Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited has laid nearly 30 km of insulated power cables across coconut groves to prevent frequent short circuits that disrupt power supply in the district of Dr. BR Ambedkar Konaseema.
After reviewing the works with APEPDCL and district officials, District Collector R. Mahesh Kumar said that insulated cables would be installed for a total length of 80 km in coconut growing areas across the district to ensure uninterrupted supply.
On the implementation of Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar scheme, Mr. Mahesh Kumar said that solar panels will be provided to 4,500 Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe families in the district. Families with a monthly energy consumption of less than 200 units are eligible for free rooftop solar panels, which should be installed by the end of February.
Meanwhile, APEPDCL Executive Engineer B. Rajeswari said 30% construction of 400kV substation at Ainavalli has been completed.
Published – 17 Feb 2026 21:22 IST