DHBVN to take steps to address power breakdowns across Gurugram

The meeting was attended by superintending engineers, executive engineers, and sub-divisional officers to discuss how to maintain consistent supply

Updated on: Aug 24, 2024, 05:58:17 IST

By Leena Dhankhar, Gurugram

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The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) is planning several measures to address power breakdowns by preventing them and ensuring the swift restoration of electricity supply across Gurugram in case they occur, officials said on Friday.

Officials reviewed the performance of Gurugram Circle 1 and 2, focusing on minimising downtime by promptly addressing the causes of breakdowns, said officials. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

During an operational review committee (ORC) meeting, officials reviewed the performance of Gurugram Circle 1 and 2, focusing on minimising downtime by promptly addressing the causes of breakdowns, said officials.

“We have instructed officials to use fault locator machines, which are essential for identifying and rectifying issues in the shortest possible time. The reality is that we must reduce the time to fix power breakdowns by using the best tools and technology at our disposal,” said PC Meena, managing director of DHBVN, who led the meeting.

The meeting was attended by superintending engineers, executive engineers, and sub-divisional officers to discuss the challenges in maintaining a consistent power supply.

Officials were also directed to install critical infrastructure upgrades such as ring lines and higher-capacity transformers to ensure consistent and reliable power supply to consumers.

“Infrastructure improvements should be prioritised in areas where power outages are frequent and consumer complaints are high,” he said.

The meeting also covered the overall performance of the electricity supply network in Gurugram. Officials reviewed various operational parameters, including accurate billing, the resolution of low tension (LT) and high tension (HT) exceptions, and the phased replacement of faulty meters. Discussions also focused on the challenges of maintaining power supply in urban and rural areas and the need for a systematic approach to replacing faulty meters and addressing issues with tube wells.

DHBVN officials said that the focus will now be on implementing these measures quickly to ensure that Gurugram’s power supply is not just reliable but also capable of meeting the city’s growing demands.

Upcoming projects to alleviate the overloading issues include a 220kV substation in Sector 15 Part 2 and a high-tension transmission line from Panchgaon, Manesar to Farrukhnagar, said officials.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More