Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Chandigarh Chief Secretary Orders Minimizing Power Outages
The Chief Secretary of Chandigarh is making sure the city doesn't have power outages.
He told the power company to make sure the lights stay on and no one is inconvenienced.
There was a recent power cut, so the company is using new methods to stop it from happening again.
They are also upgrading the power system by installing new transformers and doing maintenance.
The power company has increased the number of people who can answer the phone when you call to report a problem.
The Chief Secretary is reviewing how things are going and helping the power company to do its job.
Chandigarh Chief Secretary directed the power distribution company to minimize power outages.
The Chief Secretary expressed concern over a recent seven-hour power cut due to moisture.
CPDL has installed new transformers and replaced others to improve supply.
Maintenance unlocked additional power capacity to meet high demand.
The call center and complaint resolution teams have been expanded.
- Who
- Chandigarh Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma and CPDL officials
- What
- Review of Chandigarh Power Distribution Ltd's operations and initiatives.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To minimize power outages and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply.
- Chief Secretary
- Rajeev Verma
- Power Company
- Chandigarh Power Distribution Ltd (CPDL)
- Recent Power Cut
- Seven hours
- Power Transformers Installed
- Three 20 MVA
- Distribution Transformers Replaced
- 28
- Call Center Staff Increase
- 17 to 52
- Call Lines Increase
- 10 to 50