Andhra Pradesh issues orders for free power supply to Ganesh pandals
Amaravati, Sep 10
Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation on Thursday issued orders for providing free electricity supply to Ganesh pandals.
APCPDCL announced the extension of free temporary supply to the Ganesh pandals up to 3 KW in rural areas and 5 KW in urban areas under LT Temporary supply category for nine days -- from September 14 to September 22.
The orders were issued following a decision taken by the Telugu Desam Party-led NDA government.
APCPDCL has directed Superintending Engineers/Operation Circles to extend free power supply to all authorised applicants/organisers of Ganesh pandals.
They have been requested to take necessary action accordingly and arrange to obtain applications from all the authorised organizers as per the proforma and to consolidate the total amount and submit the bill amount statement to the Chief General Manager/Finance/Corporate Office/APCPDCL without delay.
"In the rural areas 3KW load and urban areas 5KW load only will be allowed for the pandals under LT Temporary supply category for nine days. If more than above loads are applied, regular temporary supply procedure shall be followed," the order said.
All the field officers were instructed to ensure safety measure before release of supply so as to avoid electrical accidents and any other untoward incidents and to follow all other departmental procedure in vogue.
Minister for Human Resources Development and Information Technology, Nara Lokesh, on Wednesday announced that the free electricity will be provided for Ganesh pandals.
"I am happy to announce that this Ganesh Chaturthi, all Ganesh pandals across Andhra Pradesh will be provided free electricity. This is a major festive initiative by our (TDP) government to support communities celebrating across the state and make the celebrations even more vibrant," Lokesh said on social media platform X.
"May Lord Ganesha bless every family with prosperity, happiness and success," the Minister added.
Organisers of Ganesh pandals have welcomed the decision of the state government.
— IANS
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