Energy Minister reviews power readiness for PM Modi’s visit to Bhogapuram
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has ordered officials to ensure reliable power supply for Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit and future state events. The department is also accelerating solar initiatives and infrastructure upgrades to reduce distribution losses by 2027.
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Efficient power infrastructure is critical for state development and the successful hosting of high-profile national events.
State Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar directed officials to ensure uninterrupted power supply for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Bhogapuram and the Godavari Pushkaralu.
Reviewing the progress of various developmental projects at the APEPDCL corporate office in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, the Minister emphasised that electricity services must be delivered efficiently. He instructed field-level authorities to deploy additional personnel wherever necessary to maintain seamless power distribution.
The Minister ordered officials to accelerate the PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar initiative, ensuring targeted outreach for eligible SC and ST beneficiaries. Component-C feeder-level solarisation, RDSS works, feeder segregation, and the installation of smart meters and underground cables must be completed within the deadlines to reduce distribution losses.
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