Chennai, June 11:
Amid growing public outrage over recurring power cuts in Chennai and its suburbs, the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) on Wednesday launched a major emergency response initiative, deploying 10 high-level monitoring teams and 125 special power restoration patrol vehicles to ensure quicker restoration of supply during unexpected outages.
Electricity Resources and Law Minister R Nirmalkumar flagged off the vehicles at the TNPDCL headquarters in Chennai, a day after chairing a high-level review meeting attended by Chief Secretary M Sai Kumar and senior power sector officials.
The move comes against the backdrop of widespread complaints over prolonged and frequent power interruptions in several parts of the city and neighbouring districts over the past few weeks.
The teams will monitor major breakdowns, ensure prompt fault reporting, track restoration progress, facilitate alternate power supply arrangements and coordinate with the distribution, transmission and generation wings. They will also oversee consumer grievance redressal through Minnagam and monitor complaints received through social media and other channels.