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Tata Power Delhi Distribution issues public advisory for safe kite flying ahead of festive seasonDate : Aug 01, 2020

• Kite flying is an integral part of customs during the festive season comprising of Rakhi and Independence Day in the National Capital

• Urges public not to use dangerous metal coated manjha and to avoid flying kites near power lines as this lead to fatal accidents and tripping 

• Launches a social media campaign for mass sensitization on the subject driven by its corporate mascot Roshni 

Tata Power-DDL, a leading utility supplying electricity to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi, wants to sensitize the general public on precautions pertaining to  kite flying ahead of the festive season.

Flying of kites is an integral part of the custom during the festive season in the capital, especially on Rakhi and Independence Day. 


Kite Flying  Advisory

• Do not fly kites near electrical installations and overhead power lines

• Do not touch the kite or string entangled in electrical cables

• Do not use a metal coated string (Manjha) as it can lead to tripping or even electrocution

• Use only cotton threads or any natural fibre that is free from metallic or glass components

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However, it has been observed that the use of metal coated Manjha (kite string), is quite popular amongst the kite flying enthusiasts. These manjhas are highly life threatening. Several incidents of power tripping as well as electrocution are reported every year during this season due to entanglement of these metal coated  manjhas in the overhead power lines.

“People should enjoy kite flying, but they should do it responsibly. We appeal to  Delhiites not to fly kites near electrical installations, including overhead cables; and avoid using metal coated manjha. These two simple practices will ensure safe kite flying.” said Tata Power-DDL Spokesperson.

The wide-spread use of metal coated manjha being a good conductor of electricity poses a great danger not only to the person flying the kite, but also disrupts electricity supply of an area. Each year, there are several instances on this count leading to accidents and tripping. 

According to estimates, tripping of one 33/66 KV overhead line can disrupt power supply to over 10,000 residents of an area and tripping of a single 11 KV line to over 2,500 residents. Last year, there were around 12 instances of kite-flying related trappings in Tata Power-DDL’s area. It is noteworthy here that disrupting of power supply and causing damage to power equipment is punishable under the Electricity Act and the Delhi Police Act. In the present pandemic times, such a situation will also affect the supply of uninterrupted power to the hospitals and essential services resulting in inconvenience to all. 

Tata Power-DDL is also running a social media campaign using its corporate mascot Roshni for giving tips on precautions to be taken while flying kites.

The company’s Operations and Maintenance teams will be on constant vigil to take care of any kite-flying related contingencies.

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