Power Surge: Delhi's Unauthorised Colonies Get Electricity Lift

Following Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena's intervention, power distribution companies in Delhi have provided electricity connections to 6,791 of the 10,802 applicants in unauthorised colonies. The remaining applications are in process. The initiative was facilitated by the Delhi Development Authority after the removal of the no-objection certificate requirement.

In a significant development, power distribution companies have successfully connected 6,791 applicants to the electricity grid in Delhi's unauthorised colonies. This electrification drive comes on the heels of Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena's intervention.

The process saw a breakthrough after the Delhi Development Authority decided to do away with the no-objection certificate requirement, allowing more streamlined access to power. The initiative targeted four specific habitation categories across the city.

As stated by the Raj Niwas, remaining applications are being expedited, ensuring that more residents will soon have access to electricity. This move addresses the concerns raised by Bharatiya Janata Party representatives and aligns with broader urban development goals.

(With inputs from agencies.)