Kumar Prabhat
Ranchi
Dumka Deputy Commissioner Abhijit Sinha on Monday directed electricity department officials to ensure uninterrupted power supply, expedite rural electrification works, and establish an effective mechanism for disaster response and consumer grievance redressal during a high-level review meeting held at the Collectorate.
Reviewing the district’s power infrastructure, the Deputy Commissioner assessed the status of electricity supply, maintenance of existing networks, and progress of electrification in remote and underserved areas. Stressing the need for prompt action during emergencies, he instructed officials to restore power on a war footing following storms, heavy rainfall, or any other unforeseen disruptions. He said technical teams should be deployed immediately to affected locations to minimise inconvenience to consumers and ensure that unnecessary delays are avoided.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the condition of faulty transformers across different blocks and directed officials to prioritise their repair or replacement. He asked the Executive Engineer and technical staff to maintain an adequate stock of essential equipment and spare parts while regularly monitoring transformer load capacity to prevent breakdowns and prolonged outages.
Special emphasis was laid on the implementation of the state government’s Mukhyamantri Ujjwal Jharkhand Yojana (MUJY). Sinha reviewed the progress of electrification in left-out villages, hamlets and remote habitations and instructed officials to complete all pending works within the stipulated timeframe without compromising quality. He said the scheme’s benefits should reach every eligible rural household to support inclusive development.
The Deputy Commissioner also called for stronger field-level monitoring and a responsive grievance redressal system. He directed officials to conduct regular inspections, address technical issues proactively and ensure timely resolution of consumer complaints. The meeting was attended by the Executive Engineer, assistant engineers and other officials of the electricity department.