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Tripura to use drones to detect power theft
Agartala: Tripura govt on Friday announced to deploy drones to detect power theft and illegal hookline usage in the state in order to bring transparency in the power sector.
Power minister Ratan Lal Nath appealed to citizens to pay electricity bills on time and help the govt ensure quality power supply by discouraging theft and wastage.
"We're committed to bringing in more advanced technologies in the coming days to make Tripura's power sector future-ready," he said.
Expressing concerns over frequent power outages during storms, he said, "Many people think power goes off due to faults during storms, but in reality, we often shut down the supply as a precautionary measure to prevent accidents. States like Odisha face more storms but have adopted advanced technology, we are moving in that direction too."
Highlighting Tripura's energy mix, Nath said the state largely relies on gas-based power generation. However, with depleting gas reserves, the govt is now focusing on renewable sources like solar energy. He also urged citizens to make use of the Pradhan Mantri Muft Bijli Yojana, which offers subsidies, loans, and other support for solar panel installation.
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