Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Free Temporary Electricity Connections Offered to Ganesh Pandals
Ganesh pandals can receive temporary electricity without paying connection charges.
The free service will be available from September 14 to 22.
Rural pandals can receive up to 3 KW of power.
Urban pandals can receive up to 5 KW.
Organisers must apply or register with local electricity officials first.
Staff will check the pandals and install lines and meters.
Organisers must use safe wiring and proper earthing.
These steps are intended to help prevent electric shocks, fires and other accidents.
The government will provide free temporary electricity connections for Ganesh pandals from September 14 to 22.
Supply will cover loads up to 3 KW in rural areas and 5 KW in urban areas.
Organisers must register or submit applications to local electricity officials in advance.
Electricity staff will inspect pandals, install required lines and meters, and provide safety guidance at no cost.
Officials urged organisers to ensure safe wiring, earthing and lighting to prevent accidents and fires.
- Who
- APEPDCL electricity officials and organisers of Ganesh pandals.
- What
- Free temporary electricity connections, including lines and meters, will be provided for Ganesh pandals.
- When
- From September 14 to 22; organisers are asked to apply in advance.
- Where
- In rural and urban areas served by the APEPDCL East Godavari and Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema circles.
- Why
- To support Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations while ensuring electrical safety and preventing accidents and fires.
- Service period
- September 14 to 22
- Rural load limit
- Up to 3 KW
- Urban load limit
- Up to 5 KW
- Connection cost
- No charges for eligible temporary connections
- Application process
- Organisers should register or submit applications to local Assistant Engineers
- Safety checks
- Electricity staff will inspect wiring, equipment, earthing, connections and lighting
- Responsible utility
- APEPDCL East Godavari and Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema circles