Agartala, April 16: The state Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the readiness of the power department ahead of the monsoon season.
In the meeting the minister emphasized the importance of swift action and robust preparedness. He directed all officials and engineers to remain alert and to treat every warning from the meteorological department as a call to immediate action.
Expressing concern over the damage caused by previous nor-westers the minister reminded officials that timely intervention can prevent prolonged blackouts and infrastructure losses. He urged department engineers to coordinate closely with the disaster management teams and district administrations to ensure seamless communication in times of crisis.
He also emphasized the need to stock emergency equipment and materials in advance, especially in storm-prone subdivisions and remote areas that often face prolonged outages.
