Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah asks officials to convince farmers over power shortage

Siddaramaiah asks officials to convince the farmers about the power crisis situation

October 14, 2023

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah questions officials — Why is there no contingency plan?

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked the officials of the State Energy Department as to why they have not made necessary plans/ preparations for emergency situations so that farmers in the state do not face a power shortage.

Speaking during the review of the progress of the Energy Department at the Chief Minister’s Home office, Siddaramaiah mentioned the districts where farmers’ protests were happening and reprimanded the officials concerned.

“Action should be taken to supply the available power scientifically in different batches. If this had been done earlier, it would have been possible to handle the situation without troubling the farmers, despite the lack of electricity. Sitting in the office will not solve the problem. Chief Engineers must report to the field,” the Chief Minister said.

Siddaramaiah gave clear instructions to convince the farmers about the power crisis situation and hear their grievances.

He said: “There is a rainfall deficit and the state is facing drought. Farmers should be convinced of this situation. He suggested that available electricity should be supplied to the farmers by understanding their requirements.”

[With Inputs from IANS]

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