Minister calls for efficient power use

By The Hindu Staff

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Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar along with MP M. Sribharat and and Managing Director Prudhvi Tej Immadi hears to complaints received from people through the APEPDCL helpline at the APEPDCL office in Visakhapatnam on Monday. | Photo Credit: V RAJU

Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has directed officials to create widespread awareness among the public regarding efficient electricity consumption.

Encouraging consumers to use electricity during daylight hours could reduce the strain on the power system during the night and peak demand periods, he said. He also suggested promoting renewable energy sources and conducting extensive outreach for the ‘PM Surya Ghar’ scheme to increase the installation of rooftop solar power systems.

The Minister along with Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat, MLAs Palla Srinivasa Rao and Velagapudi Ramakrishna APEPDCL CMD Pruthvi Tej Immadi handed over appointment letters to 43 eligible candidates appointed on compassionate grounds at a programme held on Monday at the APEPDCL corporate office in Visakhapatnam.

Mr. Ravi Kumar said that in addition to increasing power generation capacity, the distribution system was also being strengthened.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 6, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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