· Over 2.28 lakh poles inspected during the safety drive
· Safety awareness sessions conducted in 67 schools covering over 26,838 students
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, a pioneering power utility supplying electricity to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi, is organising an extensive safety drive for its consumers and field staff to reduce the chances of electricity-related incidents. Under this drive, more than 2.28 Lakh installations including plain cement and concrete (PCC) poles, streetlights, stay wires, towers, rail poles, fencing of sub stations, feeder & service pillars, PWD Poles, MCD Poles, ATMs & lights installed in parks were checked for any unsafe situation / hazard and rectifications thereof.
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Safety Advisory for Consumers:
· Ensure decorative lights don’t come in contact with metal poles, railings etc.
· Get an RCCB installed that protects temporary structures/wiring against fire incidents
· Call a qualified electrician to put the lights
· Avoid lighting diyas or candles near flammable material
· Choose only good quality wiring and light strings, e.g. LED lights to save electricity
· Use only ISI marked electrical equipment |
Tata Power-DDL is dedicated to supporting Ramleela, Durga Puja, and other festive events by providing temporary connections within 24 hours. While the discom is committed to offering tatkal connections during the festive season, the safety of people in mass gatherings remains of utmost priority. Tata Power-DDL’s operations and maintenance teams would remain on high alert to handle any safety-related issues that may arise during this time.
Additionally, consumers are advised to take due precautions with their wiring and avoid any loose connections, as these can lead to accidents. It is also crucial to install an ELCB (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker)/RCCB to protect both people and equipment from electrical shocks and fires by detecting and stopping electrical currents that leak to the ground.
Mass awareness is being created through the Customer Care Centres and other customer touch points for use of ELCB/RCCB at homes and temporary structures/wiring to reduce risks of electrocution and fire caused by faults.
School children and RWA members are engaged through online and offline modes on various aspects of electrical and fire safety.
In the run-up to the festival season, Tata Power-DDL’s Operations and Maintenance teams are on constant vigil to take care of any safety-related contingencies. Consumers can report any unsafe situation or untoward incident on company’s dedicated 24x7 toll-free helpline number 19124.
Tata Power-DDL wishes everyone a safe and happy festive season.
About Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited:
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi. Tata Power-DDL distributes electricity in North Delhi and serves a populace of 7 million. Tata Power-DDL has been a frontrunner in implementing power distribution reforms and is acknowledged for its consumer-friendly practices. 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 5.9%, which is an unprecedented reduction from an opening loss level of 53% in July 2002. To learn more about Tata Power-DDL, please visit www.tatapower-ddl.com