· Company is sensitizing public especially children about the Dos and Don’ts of safe kite flying through online sessions in coordination with several schools and masses through dedicated FM Campaign.
· Advises kite fliers to avoid kite flying near overhead power lines and installations.
· Entanglement of metal coated Manjha (kite string) may interrupt power supply to hospitals and other essential services.
· Appeals to report any unsafe situation/ untoward incident related to electrical network on our toll-free number 19124.
· To get tips of safe kite flying, log on to Tata Power-DDL’s Facebook Page and Twitter Handle.
New Delhi, August 1, 2023 - Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a leading utility supplying electricity to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi, appeals to Delhiites not to fly kites near Electrical Installations and Overhead Power Lines, ahead of Independence Day on August 15, 2023. The DISCOM urges people to be extra cautious as entanglement of metal coated Manjha (kite string) in power lines may interrupt power supply to hospitals and other essential services resulting in inconvenience to all.
The widespread use of metal coated Manjha, being a good conductor of electricity; poses a great danger to the person flying the kite in the vicinity of electrical network as he may experience an electric shock. Flying of kites picks up on the occasion of Independence Day in Delhi, resulting in an increase in number of interruptions. According to an estimate, tripping of one 33/66 KV overhead line can disrupt power supply to over 10,000 residents of an area and tripping of a single 11 KV line to over 2,500 residents. It can take anywhere between 15 minutes to 2 hours to deal with the damage caused to the power cables.
Each year, there are several instances of kite-flying-related trippings. It is noteworthy here that disrupting of power supply and causing damage to power equipment is punishable under the Electricity Act and the Delhi Police Act.
The use of metal coated Manjha endangers the lives of humans, birds and other animals. Besides, this Manjha has been banned by the Government since 2017. As per Government orders, only the usage of a cotton thread is permitted, which is free from any metals. Tata Power-DDL understands the complexities & hazards of unsafe kite flying and is also running a social media campaign using its corporate mascot Roshni for giving tips on precautions to be taken while flying kites. The company is also sensitizing school children about the Dos and Don’ts, to be kept in mind while flying kites by conducting online sessions in coordination with several schools in Delhi. The company has also deployed banners across major locations in its area to create awareness among its customers.
In the run-up to Independence Day, the company’s Operations and Maintenance teams are on a constant vigil to take care of any kite-flying related contingencies. Consumers can report any unsafe situation or untoward incident on company’s dedicated 24x7 toll-free helpline number 19124.
As Tata Power-DDL continues to work toward a safer environment, we request our customers to remain alert and follow these safety guidelines to protect themselves and their loved ones from potential kite flying accidents.
About Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited:
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited is a leading power distribution company, providing world class services using Information and Operational Technology Services to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi. The company has transformed the power distribution scenario in the capital city with a record reduction in AT&C losses and advanced technology adoption across verticals. It is a Public-Private Partnership, Joint Venture Company, between Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Since privatization, the Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses in Tata Power-DDL areas have shown a record decline. Today, AT&C losses stand at 7.3% which is an unprecedented reduction of over 86% from an opening loss level of 53% in July 2002. To learn more about Tata Power-DDL, please visit gq8.dctdsj.com