Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Modi's Bhogapuram Visit Prompted Power Supply Measures
The energy minister in India, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, told power workers to make sure the electricity stays on for the Prime Minister's visit to a new airport in Bhogapuram.
He asked for extra staff and faster work on solar and smart‑meter projects.
He also wants to finish special plans for a big festival in 2027.
The power company said they already built 30 new substations and will finish more by the end of the year, saving a lot of money.
This will help keep the lights on for the visit and for people in the area.
Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar ordered uninterrupted power supply for PM Narendra Modi's Bhogapuram visit.
He directed extra field staff and acceleration of schemes such as PM Surya Ghar, PM‑KUSUM, and the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.
Priority was given to SC/ST households for solar electrification and completion of feeder segregation, smart meters, and underground cabling.
A special action plan was requested to avoid power disruptions during the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu, with all related works to finish by March 2027.
APEPDCL reported 30 new substations commissioned, 50 planned, and RDSS/solar works to finish by December, saving over ₹100 crore.
- Who
- Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar and AEPDCL officials
- What
- Directed uninterrupted power supply and accelerated power projects for PM Modi's visit
- When
- Review meeting held Thursday; visit to follow soon
- Where
- Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure reliable electricity during the inauguration and future events
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Energy Minister
- Gottipati Ravi Kumar
- Location
- Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh
- Project
- Alluri Seetharama Raju International Airport inauguration
- Substations
- 30 commissioned, 50 planned