Power Minister K Krishnankutty has directed the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to effectively implement the free electricity scheme for bedridden patients who depend on life-saving equipment.
The minister was addressing a meeting of engineers associated with the distribution sector of KSEB. He asked KSEB to clear the doubts among field officials regarding the scheme.
The present LDF government has implemented projects worth Rs 429 crore in the power distribution sector. He said that the work of preparing the roadmap for the Centrally funded Revamped Distribution Area Scheme (RDSS) is in the final stages.
commendable effort
He appreciated the efforts made by the KSEB employees for speedy restoration of power supply in the flood affected areas during the rains.