Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that work of collection of electricity bills should be entrusted to local youth. Initially, groups of local youth should be entrusted with the responsibility of collecting electricity bills in some districts, as a model. This responsibility can be assigned transformer wise. Arrangements can be made to give a fixed amount to youth groups as an incentive on the acquired bills. He was reviewing the activities of Energy Department at his residence on Wednesday. Energy Minister Pradyuman Singh Tomar, Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bains, Principal Secretary Energy Sanjay Dubey and other departmental officers were present in the meeting.

 

Power companies should provide quality service and make full recovery: Chief Minister said that power companies should provide quality service and make full recovery. Incidents like electricity theft, wire theft should be monitored and checked and those found guilty should be punished. If immediate action is not taken against those who do such activities, then the incidents of theft will rise. He said that inactivity in power supply, maintenance, tripping, replacement of burnt transformers will not be tolerated. Employees who are not taking action will not be spared. He stressed the priority of providing electricity to domestic consumers and farmers.

 

He directed to bring immediate improvement in power supply situation in East region. Instructions have been given to improve the system regarding power supply, maintenance, regular supply from agricultural and domestic feeders, immediate redressal of complaints and speedy maintenance work to rice mills and crushers. He said that quality and regular power supply should be ensured in the entire state. The employees of Energy Department should work with team spirit and responsibility. Improvement in work culture up to village is essential.