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Energy Minister Directs Officials To Create A Strict Security System

CM Ordered To Take Strict Measures


State Energy Minister Peddireddy (Source: YSRCP)
USPA NEWS - Create awareness among people about the dangers of electricity

Seven thousand energy assistants to be trained on electricity safety

Study the technical methods followed for electricity security in developed countries

Energy Minister directs officials in the teleconference
State Energy Minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy has directed the officials to create a strict security system to prevent electrical accidents. He held a teleconference with the officials of the Energy Department on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that Chief Minister YS Jagan immediately responded after the recent electricity accident in Anantapur district and gave Rs.10 lakh as compensation to the affected families, but the CM ordered to take strict measures to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Minister Peddireddy made it clear that the government, which has already given Rs.40 thousand crores for the strengthening of power companies, will not hesitate to spend any amount in the matter of providing electricity security to the people. He suggested to study the technical methods followed for electricity security in developed countries and create appropriate activities.
The minister shared some top useful tips for prevention of accidents…

Create awareness among people about the dangers of electricity, organize meetings of the committees of electricity substations, spread the word widely in newspapers and various media, and distribute posters and pamphlets.

Staff working at field level should be trained on various aspects of protecting people from electrical hazards.

Warning boards should be installed where there is a possibility of electrical hazards. Operation, maintenance personnel and contracting agencies should strictly follow these.

Power lines, transformers etc. should be checked regularly. Where these works are carried out, local earthing should be arranged to prevent accidents.
Houses and other structures should not be constructed near high tension power lines.

Seven thousand energy assistants should be trained on electricity safety issues and their services should be utilized.

Awareness should be created on 1912 toll free numbers. Grievances should be redressed by Discoms.

Energy Department Special Chief Secretary K Vijayanand, AP Transco CMD B Sridhar, Discom CMDs K Santosh Rao, J Padma Janarthana Reddy, APSECM CEO A. Chandrasekhara Reddy and officials from various districts participated.
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