Saturday, 06 May 2023 | PNS | DEHRADUN
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) has claimed that despite the inclement weather prevailing in Kedarnath region, it is going allout to ensure uninterrupted power supply along the Yatra route.
The officers said that the bridle path from Gaurikund to Kedarnath shrine has been divided into three sectors and 26 employees have been deployed at different places to ensure that power is restored at the earliest in case of emergencies.
The nodal officer and chief engineer (distribution), MR Arya said that the power situation in the entire Kedarnath region is being constantly monitored through a WhatsApp group by the director operations of the corporation.
Along the stretch between Gaurikund and Kedarnath, 700 street lights and two new transformers have been set up to ensure that the trekking route is sufficiently lighted. This aside, through Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency, power is being supplied to the temple premises from a 200 kw hydropower plant. To meet emergencies, UPCL claims to have kept essential electrical instruments like conductors, cables, poles, transformers in sufficient numbers in Kedarnath Dham. Besides, generators have been installed in the nearest hospital and GMVN-run rest house to ensure power supply during emergency situations.
UPCL officers further said that they are doing the same for the pilgrims to Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines and added that they are trying to supply power at the maximum level to ensure hassle free pilgrimage to the four shrines.
