KASSIA urges power agencies to work in tandem to improve power infrastructure in Karnataka
KASSIA, president, M.G. Rajagopal said the power distribution agencies and apex body including Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation, all electricity supply companies (ESCOMS) in the State and Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission should work in tandem to improve the stability of power lines, upgrade transmission equipment and also strengthen the distribution system.
''The industry wants non-interrupted, quality supply of power for which the State should strengthen its power infrastructure including power lines, transmission equipment and also distribution system,'' said Mr. Rajagopal at an interactive session organised by KASSIA here on Monday for power industry stakeholders.
P. Ravikumar, IAS., Chairman, KERC and Jawaid Akhtar, IAS, Member, KERC interacted with the members and took note of the issues raised by the participants during the meeting and assured to resolve the issues that come within the purview of KERC Regulations.
Speaking on the occasion, S.M. Hussain, Energy Panel Chairman at KASSIA also stressed the importance of increased coordination between KPTCL & ESCOMs in terms of supplying power, plan approval, issuing occupancy certificates, making smart meters optional, tariff misuse, network maintenance, adding there was need to establish a 66/11 KVA Sub Station at Nelamangala.
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