Secretary power review special meet with PGCIL, IEEMA & Gujarat officials on power restorations works

PGCIL provided the list of contractors who could be contacted for restoration works of the 66kV system.

Secretary power review special meet with PGCIL, IEEMA & Gujarat officials on power restorations works
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New Delhi: Secretary Power took a special review meeting on Friday, May 20, 2021 with officials of Gujarat, PGCIL, and IEEMA with a view to expediting the power restorations work in the State of Gujarat and the Union Territory of Diu, which have been the worst affected areas because of the Tauktae Cyclone. 

 

 

PGCIL informed that a team of 150 plus experienced manpower with ERS- Emergency Restoration System  (which can replace ten 220 kV towers ) has reached Gujarat and work has commenced restoring the worst affected 220 kV line providing power supply to Diu.

PGCIL provided the list of contractors who could be contacted for restoration works of the 66kV system. 

 

 

IEEMA assured to coordinate with electrical equipment manufacturers and major contractors involved in the erection of transmission lines for expediting the restoration works.

 

 

The different State Governments also assured of providing necessary material and manpower for the restoration works.

 

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