Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday directed Energy department officials to ensure uninterrupted power supply across Telangana as summer heat pushed electricity demand higher.
He reviewed the state’s power supply position with senior officials at Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad. The meeting focused on rising consumption caused by high temperatures, wider use of air conditioners, and continued agricultural demand.
Officials told Bhatti Vikramarka that residential and commercial power use had increased sharply. They also said farm sector demand had added pressure on the grid. However, they assured him that the state’s power system remained stable.
Uninterrupted power supply plan reviewed
Bhatti Vikramarka instructed officials to procure additional power through power exchanges whenever required. He said the government’s main objective was to prevent inconvenience to consumers despite national pressure on the electricity market.
He also directed officials to prevent any disruption in power supply to hospitals, drinking water supply schemes, and other essential services. Therefore, he asked the department to maintain continuous monitoring.
The Deputy Chief Minister told officials to use all available power generation units in the state at full capacity. He also asked them to manage hydropower generation efficiently.
With temperatures expected to rise further, Bhatti Vikramarka advised all power utilities to coordinate closely and prepare advance plans. Moreover, he directed field-level staff to remain alert at all times.
He reiterated that reliable and quality power supply to all consumer categories remained the government’s top priority.
Special Chief Secretary of Energy Navin Mittal, TRANSCO CMD Krishna Bhaskar, GENCO CMD Harish, SPDCL CMD Jitesh V. Patil, and other officials attended the meeting.