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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Expedite power projects in Nagpur, Amravati: CM
Nagpur: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed energy department officials to accelerate execution of approved electricity infrastructure projects in Nagpur and Amravati to meet the rise in power demand from expanding industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. He also called for a long-term energy roadmap up to 2035 to accommodate future population growth. "The demand for electricity is increasing rapidly in Nagpur and Amravati due to the surge in investments in infrastructure and industry," Fadnavis said while chairing a high-level review meeting at Vidhan Bhavan. "All works approved under the current allocation must be completed without delay. We must proactively plan for emerging needs." The CM emphasised the importance of protecting underground power cables from damage during other infrastructure works and recommended the use of secure cable ducts in all upcoming projects. "Safety and longevity of our distribution systems must be a top priority," he added. Officials said that an additional Rs713 crore was required for electricity projects in Nagpur district and Rs242 crore for Amravati. The CM stated that this requirement must be incorporated into financial planning. Fadnavis also directed the speedy implementation of projects under the revamped power sector reforms, including the Kusum-B scheme, the 'Solar Pump for All' initiative, capacity upgrades for transformers, and the establishment of new substations in both districts. The meeting was attended by revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, energy minister Atul Save, minister of state for finance Ashish Jaiswal, minister of state for energy Meghana Bordikar, and local MLAs Ashish Deshmukh, Mohan Mate, Pravin Datke and Charan Singh Thakur. Key bureaucrats including principal secretary to CM Ashwini Bhide, ACS (energy) Abha Shukla, secretary Srikar Pardeshi, environment secretary Jayshree Bhoj, and top officials from Mahavitaran, Mahatransco, MahaGenco, and MahaUrja were also present. Nagpur collector Dr Bipin Itankar joined via video link.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MSEDCL starts helpline for issues related to agricultural solar pumps
Nagpur: Maharashtra has emerged as a national leader when it comes to installations of solar agricultural pumps, with more than 5.65 lakh pumps disbursed under various govt schemes. With plans under way to install another five lakh pumps, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has now taken a significant step to address the growing number of complaints regarding malfunctioning solar pump units. Acknowledging the need for timely resolution of these issues, MSEDCL has introduced a farmer-friendly system allowing complaints to be registered online or via phone. Farmers can now report problems such as non-functional pumps, damaged solar panels, faulty solar units, theft, or low water pressure from the comfort of their homes. The initiative aims to ensure quicker redressal of grievances and reinforcement of trust among beneficiaries. The new system comes in the wake of widespread damage caused by strong winds and heavy rainfall in late May, which affected solar energy panels in several areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo To manage such damages efficiently, MSEDCL has developed a structured grievance redressal mechanism. Importantly, every installed solar pump system is insured, offering additional assurance to farmers. MSEDCL chairman and managing director Lokesh Chandra has urged farmers to avail of this facility and report issues using their registered mobile numbers, beneficiary identification, or even basic location details such as district, taluka, and village. Under the scheme, the supplier company is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the installed solar pumps for a period of five years. Once a complaint is filed, it must be resolved within three days. MSEDCL has made it mandatory for all supplier companies to establish service centres in districts where pumps have been installed. Once a complaint is addressed, farmers will receive an SMS confirmation. The performance of supplier companies in resolving complaints will be closely monitored by MSEDCL's superintending engineers at the circle level, ensuring accountability and transparency in service delivery. How to register a complaint Complaints can be lodged by calling MSEDCL's toll-free helpline numbers: 1800-233-3435 or 1800-212-3435. Alternatively, farmers can submit their grievances online through the dedicated portal, 'Solar Pump for All' at For issues related to specific supplier companies, complaints can also be filed directly on their respective websites. MSEDCL has provided a consolidated list of all 44 supplier companies with direct links available on its official website, making it easier for farmers to reach out to the concerned party.
