In a major drive taken up for the maintenance and replacement of transformers coming under the jurisdiction of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), more than 800 teams have been constituted across Mysuru, Hassan, Chamarjanagar, Kodagu and Mandya. A total of 1,64,018 transformers are to be covered.
Acting on the directions from the Minister for Energy for real-time maintenance of transformers for ensuring uninterrupted power distribution, the CESC has set aside a sum of ₹50 crore. Transformers that are declared to be unsafe for use would be replaced. Also, 25-year-old transformers would be replaced without any repair.
“This is a State-wide drive being carried out by all ESCOMs.. Complaints from Kodagu, which witnesses heavy rains, were high. The people have to cooperate as maintenance may result in temporary power outages,” said CESC Managing Director Jayavibhavaswamy.
