Amid statewide protests and gherao of Odisha Energy minister P K Deb’s official residence here over frequent power outage during the scorching summer heat, Chief Secretary P K Jena on Monday asked power distribution companies to promptly address the electricity supply problems.
Jena also asked the distribution companies to take immediate steps whenever power disruption is reported and to carry out quick restoration work, particularly after nor’wester or any other weather-related incidents.
The issue was highlighted following power supply disruption and frequent power cuts in the state capital following June 8 nor’wester.
