Archive · 12 Sep 2026
APSPDCL Offers Free Power for Vinayaka Chavithi Mandapams
APSPDCL will give some Vinayaka Chavithi mandapams free electricity.
Rural mandapams can use up to 3 kW for free.
Urban mandapams can use up to 5 kW for free.
Organisers who need more power must pay the required charges.
They must apply for a temporary connection at the nearest electricity office.
Decorations should be installed safely by qualified electricians.
During idol processions, organisers should coordinate with electricity workers near overhead wires.
People should stay away from broken or hanging wires and call 1912 for help.
APSPDCL will provide free electricity to Vinayaka Chavithi mandapams under Andhra Pradesh government directives.
The free-power limit is 3 kW in rural areas and 5 kW in urban areas.
Mandapams exceeding those limits must pay applicable charges under existing rules.
Organisers must obtain temporary connections through the nearest Assistant Executive Engineer’s office.
APSPDCL urged organisers to follow electrical safety precautions and report dangerous wires to officials or 1912.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited, led by CMD Siva Sankar Lotheti, and Vinayaka Chavithi mandapam organisers.
- What
- APSPDCL will provide free electricity up to specified load limits and issue safety instructions.
- When
- The announcement was made on Friday; the guidance applies during Vinayaka Chavithi mandapam activities and idol immersion processions.
- Where
- Rural and urban areas served by APSPDCL in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The provision follows Andhra Pradesh government directives, while the precautions aim to prevent electrical accidents.
- Provider
- Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL)
- Rural free-power limit
- Up to 3 kW
- Urban free-power limit
- Up to 5 kW
- Higher loads
- Applicable charges must be paid under existing rules
- Temporary connections
- Organisers should approach the nearest Assistant Executive Engineer’s office
- Emergency contact
- Electricity officials or toll-free number 1912