APSPDCL to spend Rs 4-cr on uninterrupted power supply for IISER conference
APSPDCL Chairman and Managing Director Siva Sankar on Friday inspected the power supply arrangements at IISER and directed officials to expedite the installation of transformers, generators, electrical lines and other infrastructure ahead of the conference.
The arrangements include 26 specially deployed transformers with a combined capacity of 1,866 kW at 10 locations, 47 generators, 70 electricity poles and 3.5 km of power lines.
During a review meeting with senior company officials and IISER representatives, the CMD directed them to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the conference hall, office complex, accommodation facilities, dining hall, yoga centre and other premises.
He said the company’s Directors and Chief General Managers would supervise power supply management during the conference, while Executive Engineer-level officers had been appointed as nodal officers for different venues.
A total of seven Executive Engineers, 12 Deputy Executive Engineers and 15 Assistant Executive Engineers, along with other staff, would be deployed in two shifts daily to monitor the arrangements and respond to emergencies.
Siva Sankar directed officials to keep technical teams and alternative power arrangements ready and maintain round-the-clock vigilance until the conclusion of the conference.
He cautioned against any negligence in ensuring quality and uninterrupted power supply to delegates and dignitaries attending the event.
APSPDCL Director (Technical) K Guravaiah, Chief General Manager (Operations) K Sampath Kumar, Tirupati Circle Superintending Engineer V Chandrasekhara Rao and other officials participated in the review.
