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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Hassan DC holds preparatory meeting ahead of CM's visit to Arasikere on July 26
Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Lathakumari, on Tuesday, held a meeting with officers on the preparations for the Chief Minister's scheduled visit to Arasikere on July 26, Saturday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate and lay foundation stone for several development projects in Arasikere during the visit. The DC told the officers to keep the helipad ready and ensure proper security for the programme venue. She instructed the officers of revenue, police, CESC and other departments to make proper arrangements for the smooth conduct of the programme. Arasikere MLA K.M. Shivalinge Gowda said that the CM will inaugurate the government engineering college, the road connecting Bandihally bypass to Jajuru bypass, government polytechnic college, swimming pool at Kantenahalli, commercial complex at market yard, and distribute houses constructed under the housing schemes to the beneficiaries, among other works in Arasikere. The CM will lay foundation stone for road works in Banavara and Gandasi hoblis, residential school, CESC works, construction of check dam as part of Yettinahole project and a few other works. Arasikere CMC president M. Samiulla, Zilla Panchayat CEO B.R. Poornima, SP Mohammed Sujeetha, Additional DC K.T. Shantala and others were present at the meeting.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Compensation cheque of ₹1 crore handed to deceased CESC lineman's family in Mysuru
A compensation cheque of ₹1 crore was handed over to the family of Mahesh G.B., a lineman of the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited, who lost his life while on duty. The cheque was handed over to Mr. Mahesh's parents Bore Gowda and Kamala in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Assistant General Manager and Regional Head of Canara Bank, Mysuru, S. Rajashekar, and CESC Managing Director K.M Munigopal Raju, at the 'Sadhana Samavesha' held at the Maharaja College Ground in Mysuru on Saturday. A statement from Canara Bank's regional office in Mysuru said that Mr. Mahesh, an employee of CESC, was one among the bank's Premium Payroll Account holders. The cheque had been issued under the Salary Account Insurance Benefit. Meanwhile, a statement from CESC said Mr. Mahesh, 27, was a junior lineman serving in the Pandavapura sub-division, and had died while on duty. CESC, it said, was committed to the health and safety of its employees and officers.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CESC plans to produce solar power for irrigation pumpsets in Mysuru
Mysuru: Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) plans to produce 172.8 megawatts (MW) of solar power to power irrigation pumpsets in Mysuru district. The power corporation has taken up this project as part of the solarisation of the agriculture feeder line in the district under the PM Kusum scheme and to promote green energy. CESC plans to supply uninterrupted three-phase power to irrigation pumpsets during the day by generating solar electricity. The CESC also started the establishment of solar plants at Periyapatna for the generation of electricity. The state govt is funding 50% of the project, while the Union govt is contributing 30%, with the remaining 20% provided by CESC. It plans to set up these plants in the existing power distribution centres to connect to the grid after generating power from these plants. CESC plans to establish 33 solar power plants across the district. The state govt already entered into an agreement with a private agency for the establishment of these plants. CESC has initiated the production of 36.9 megawatts of solar power in Mysuru taluk, followed by Nanjangud (15.4 MW), T Narasipura (19.7 MW), Hunsur (36.7 MW), HD Kote (10.1 MW), Saragur (7.8 MW), Saligrama (3 MW), and Periyapatna (43.2 MW). Among these, CESC laid the foundation stone for the establishment of a solar plant for the production of 43.2 MW of solar power in Periyapatna to power irrigation pumpsets of these taluks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Ultimate Options Selling Strategy - Master the markets TradeWise Learn More Undo About 5 to 40 acres is needed to set up each plant. CESC has been searching for land and has also asked farmers to provide land for a 25-year lease. CESC will provide Rs 25,000 per acre of leased land for farmers, along with increasing 5% incentives every 2 years. It will spend Rs 4 crore for the production of 1MW of solar power by the establishment of solar power plants. CESC has been searching for the availability of both govt and private land to set up these plants. It will be helpful to the CESC if farmers come forward to provide land on a lease basis for 25 years near the agriculture feeder line power distribution centre it has set up already in various taluks to connect easily to the power grid. Speaking to TOI, CESC managing director KM Munigopala Raju said it plans to produce 172.8 MW of solar power to power IP sets by establishing solar power plants in Mysuru district. It laid the foundation for the production of 43 MW of solar power in Periyapatna taluk and has already started the process of identifying both govt and private land for the establishment of power plants in the remaining taluks of the district. "The establishment of these plants will benefit the farmers as it will ensure an uninterrupted power supply of seven hours during the day. It also avoids farmers venturing out to agricultural fields during night hours, fearing wild animal menace in the district," he said. "As such schemes benefit the farmers, they must also come forward to provide land besides CESC stepping up the process of establishing such plants in the district," State Sugarcane Growers Association vice-president Attahalli Devaraj told TOI.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Ensure adequate daytime power supply to pumpsets: Additional chief secretary
Mysuru: Additional chief secretary (energy department) Gaurav Gupta on Friday said that to ensure adequate daytime electricity supply to irrigation pumpsets, the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) must work towards implementing the Kusum-C scheme quickly and effectively to become Karnataka's No. 1 ESCOM. Speaking at the review meeting here, he said, "The Kusum-C scheme will be highly beneficial in providing 7 hours of electricity during the day to farmers' agricultural pumpsets. If implemented effectively, the farmers' electricity issues will be resolved. Officials should work towards this goal". Additionally, land issues need to be resolved, and efforts should be made to acquire the necessary land for the scheme by engaging with entrepreneurs and farmers, he advised. "Assistant executive engineers should work actively and respond promptly to any issues that arise. Otherwise, we may face public anger. Therefore, work responsibly," said Gaurav Gupta. "There should be more effective work in areas such as billing, meter reading, meter inspection, and preventing illegal electricity connections. Most importantly, ensure that customers do not face any inconvenience," he advised. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Earlier, CESC MD KM Munigopal Raju provided information on the progress of the Ganga Kalyana scheme, drinking water supply scheme, PM Janman, village electrification schemes, and feeder maintenance, transformer maintenance, IP set registration, and other matters within the corporation's jurisdiction. "For the proper implementation of the Kusum-C scheme, work orders were issued for the production of 842.16 megawatts of electricity from 153 substations," the MD said.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Take steps for speedy implementation of KUSUM-C scheme, CESC officials told
Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department, Gaurav Gupta has called upon officials of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Ltd. to take steps for the quick and effective implementation of KUSUM-C scheme aimed at providing adequate daytime power supply to irrigation pump sets. The KUSUM-C scheme seeks to provide farmers with reliable daytime electricity by installing solar units near agricultural electricity feeders. These units will generate power locally and it will be supplied to irrigation pump sets through the feeders. Participating in a progress review meeting held at the CESC office at Vijayanagar 2nd Stage in Mysuru on Friday, Mr. Gupta said KUSUM-C scheme would be extremely helpful in providing seven hours of daytime power supply to irrigation pump sets. 'Therefore, if the scheme is implemented effectively, the electricity problems faced by farmers will be resolved within the next few months,' he said before adding that officials of the CESC must work diligently to emerge as the State's number one electricity supply company (Escom), by implementing KUSUM-C properly. Mr. Gupta also advised the officials to resolve land-related issues, if they arise, by holding discussions with entrepreneurs and farmers to acquire the land required for implementing the scheme. He advised the Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) to respond swiftly to any problems that arise so that the corporation does not have to face public ire. Mr. Gupta also called upon the officials to ensure efficiency in areas of billing, meter reading, meter inspection, and preventing illegal electricity connections. Meanwhile, CESC managing director K.M. Munigopal Raju said work orders had been issued for the generation of 842.16 MW from 153 stations for effective implementation of KUSUM-C in the CESC. Also, power purchase agreements (PPAs) had been operationalised for the generation of 566.3 MW from 100 substations. 'A target has been given to all division-level executive engineers to achieve a minimum of 5 MW power generation in three months,' he said. Mr. Raju also provided details about the progress of Ganga Kalyana scheme, drinking water supply projects, PM Janman village electrification projects as well as feeder maintenance, transformer maintenance, irrigation pump set registration, and other matters in the CESC's jurisdiction. The meeting was also attended by CESC technical director D.J. Divakar, chief financial officer G. Renuka, chief general manager Sharanamma S. Jangina, general manager (Administration and HR) B.R. Roopa, chief engineers, and other officials of the CESC.
