CESC tightens safety measures for Dasara illumination
The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation is implementing enhanced safety measures for the upcoming Mysuru Dasara festival. Officials are inspecting electrical infrastructure to prevent accidents and ensure reliable power during the high-traffic event.
Why it matters
Ensures public safety and infrastructure reliability for a major cultural event that attracts large crowds.
The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has stepped up preparations for the illumination and power arrangements for Mysuru Dasara-2026, with a focus on ensuring public safety.
CESC managing director M.S. Archana said precautionary measures had been taken to prevent power disruptions during the Dasara festivities, which are expected to draw lakhs of tourists and visitors to the city.
In a press release, she said electrical connections and technical arrangements for illumination at major Dasara venues, roads, junctions and important buildings were being inspected.
Officials and staff had been instructed to ensure the quality and safety of electrical cables, control panels, distribution boxes and other equipment used for illumination. Any loose connections, exposed wires or hazardous electrical installations would be rectified immediately, she said.
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