· Ahead of Rakhi and Independence Day festivities, company is sensitizing public about the dos and don’ts of flying kites through online sessions with schools and a dedicated FM Campaign
· Advises kite fliers to avoid kite flying near overhead power lines and installations
· Entanglement of metal-coated manjha (kite string) may interrupt power supply to customers & other essential services like hospitals, DJB, DMRC etc.
· Appeals to report any unsafe situation/ untoward incident related to electrical network on toll free number 19124
New Delhi, August 3, 2022 - Tata Power-DDL, a leading utility supplying electricity to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi, appeals to Delhiites not to fly kites near electrical installations and overhead power lines ahead of the festival season.
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Kite Flying Advisory:
· Do not fly kites near electrical installations and overhead power lines
· Do not fetch or touch the kite or string entangled in electrical lines/ network
· Do not fly kites close to roads or near moving traffic
· 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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The kite string, popularly termed as ‘Manjha’ often gets in contact & entangled with the overhead live wire. The wide-spread use of metal coated manjha poses a great danger not only to the person flying the kite, but may also disrupt electricity supply of an area Kite Flying is popular especially around Independence Day in Delhi. 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. It can take anywhere between15 minutes to 2 hours to deal with damage caused by kite flying to power cables.
Each year, there are several instances of kite-flying-related trippings. 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.
The use of manjha which is coated with glass and metal particles endangers the lives of humans, birds and other animals. Besides, the manjha has been banned by the government since 2017. The government order also only permits the usage of a cotton thread, which is free from any metals.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Subrata Das, Chief - Operations and Safety, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited said, “Safety of our customers is our utmost priority. Unsafe kite flying may cause not only interruptions in power supply due to short circuiting but also lead to severe injuries, fatalities or incidences of major breakdowns of transmission lines. This Independence Day, we urge everyone to celebrate responsibly and take appropriate safety measures while enjoying the festivities.”
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited is running a dedicated FM Campaign in order to sensitize masses about the perils of unsafe kite flying and also a social media campaign using its corporate mascot Roshni for giving tips on precautions to be taken while flying kites in the form of creatives and short videos. It is also sensitizing school children about the dos and don’ts to be kept in mind while flying kites by conducting online sessions in coordination with several schools in Delhi. The company has also deployed banners across major locations in its area to create awareness among its consumers.
In the run-up to the Independence Day, the company’s Operations and Maintenance teams are on constant vigil to take care of any kite-flying related contingencies. Consumers can report any unsafe situation or untoward incident on company’s dedicated 24x7 toll-free helpline number 19124.
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About Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited:
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited is a leading power distribution company, providing world class services using Information and Operational Technology Services to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi. The company has transformed the power distribution scenario in the capital city with a record reduction in AT&C losses and advanced technology adoption across verticals. It is a Public-Private Partnership, Joint Venture Company, between Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Since privatization, the Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses in Tata Power-DDL areas have shown a record decline. Today, AT&C losses stand at 7.3% which is an unprecedented reduction of over 86% from an opening loss level of 53% in July 2002. To learn more about Tata Power-DDL, please visit www.tatapower-ddl.com