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AP: Uninterrupted power is being provided despite El Nino conditions: Minister

Vijayawada, Oct 7 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh State government is providing uninterrupted power even in El Nino conditions and filling vacant posts in the electricity department, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravikumar said.

The Minister was speaking at a programme held at the Secretariat on Wednesday, at Amaravati near here where he handed over appointment orders to 27 eligible dependents of deceased employees of APGENCO. Mr. Ravikumar revealed that the government had issued compassionate appointment orders to 627 persons since it assumed office.

“The government is taking steps to address the shortage of manpower in the Energy Department. Around 7,000 Energy Assistants will be trained and their services utilised by the department. The government is filling 629 Assistant Engineer posts to strengthen the department’s human resources,” he mentioned.

Despite legal challenges aimed at delaying the recruitment process, the government had taken steps to pursue the appointments effectively, he made it clear.

“As part of the infrastructure expansion, 132-kV, 220-kV and 400-kV substations are being constructed at various locations to address low-voltage issues and ensure reliable power supply. The distribution companies are also setting up 33/11-kV substations and distribution transformers to improve supply at the local level,” he highlighted.

The government was ensuring power supply to domestic, agricultural, aquaculture, industrial and commercial consumers in line with demand, he reiterated adding that electricity was also being procured whenever necessary to meet requirements, Mr. Ravikumar said.

The Minister claimed that the AP government had provided uninterrupted supply even during night-time peak hours, when several States were facing challenges in meeting higher demand.

On the Chief Minister’s directions, the government had also expedited the PM Surya Ghar and Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) works. He said, “The government has strengthened preparedness to deal with El Niño conditions by increasing coal stocks and carrying out repairs at power plants to improve generation,” he acknowledged.

Mr. Ravikumar called upon newly recruited employees to undergo comprehensive training and remain vigilant while discharging their duties. Safety and responsibility were particularly important in the power sector, he said and exhorted the employees to work towards improving consumer satisfaction and enhancing the reputation of the power utilities.

The government was investing substantial amounts in power infrastructure and taking firm decisions to further strengthen the State’s electricity system, he mentioned. APGENCO Managing Director Nagalakshmi was also present.
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