Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath reviews preparations for uninterrupted electricity during Durga Puja

Agartala: Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath chaired a review meeting at the office of the Tripura State Electricity Corporation on Friday to ensure uninterrupted and reliable power supply across the state during the coming Durga Puja.

TSECL Managing Director Biswajit Basu and senior officials of the corporation attended. With demand for electricity rising during the Puja days and huge crowds expected in many areas, preparations for the power supply system were discussed in detail.

Besides reviewing the department’s preparations, the minister stressed identifying the likely causes of power cuts and taking preventive measures in advance.

Directing officials to stay alert, the minister said any technical problem or electrical fault during the Puja must be found and fixed quickly. He also stressed ensuring adequate staff, the necessary equipment and proper preparation in the field.

The minister said large numbers of people gather across the state during Durga Puja, so close coordination among everyone concerned is essential to keep the supply running through the festival. He ordered round-the-clock monitoring, especially at big Puja pandals, crowded areas, markets and important installations.

He also called for a stronger response system to deal quickly with any power complaint or fault, and directed officers and staff to stay ready 24 hours a day while keeping in regular touch with field workers.

Ratan Lal Nath said a stable power supply is vital during Durga Puja for pandals, public places, markets and other key infrastructure, so everyone must work with responsibility and prompt service throughout the festival.

He expressed hope that with proper planning, coordination and continuous monitoring, the extra demand during Durga Puja can be met successfully, and urged TSECL officers and staff to work together so that people can celebrate Durga Puja smoothly, safely and joyfully.