Policy decisionHe maintained that they had retained the tariff in tune with the government policy/decision although all costs had increased. Uninterrupted power supply to the farm sector introduced from January 1 this year received a mixed response with some welcoming it and others suggesting that the farmers needed only day-time supply and not 24x7 power. Mr. Raghuma Reddy stated that they were giving 24x7 power to agriculture, following demand from the farming community. “We have spent ₹26 crore on it already and have plans to complete the work by July-end”, Mr. Raghuma Reddy stated. He also told all the 20 Superintending Engineers of Operation Circles in the TSSPDCL to act tough against corruption at field and other levels.

Source: The Hindu February 12, 2018 17:48 UTC