Deputy CM wants power utilities to be prepared to meet rising energy demand with El Nino impact
Telangana's Deputy Chief Minister has directed power utility officials to prepare for increased energy demand caused by El Nino-induced drought conditions. The government is focusing on infrastructure improvements, including the expansion of 'power ambulance' services and the integration of AI into distribution networks.
Why it matters
Proactive energy management is critical for maintaining economic stability and public services in regions facing climate-induced resource scarcity.
Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka instructed the authorities of power utilities to be prepared to meet the increasing demand of energy in the State in the wake of drought conditions induced by the El Nino impact. He told them to ensure supply of uninterrupted and quality power to all categories of consumers.
A comprehensive action plan must be put in place to ensure to meet the demand under all circumstances, he asked the officials at a review meeting held here on Saturday. Special Chief Secretary (Energy) Navin Mittal and Principal Secretary (Finance) Sandeep Kumar Sultania, Chairmen and Managing Directors Buddhaprakash Jyoti (Singareni Collieries), Jitesh V. Patil (SPDCL), D. Krishna Bhaskar (TG-Transco) and senior executives of TG-Genco and NPDCL participated in the meeting.
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