OTV impact: After 25 years in darkness, Ganjam village finally gets power supply

In a significant development, Subarnapur village in Ganjam district on Saturday finally lit up with electricity after 25 long years.

As per reports, the Ganjam District Collector inaugurated the new electricity supply system in the village.

As per sources, Subarnapur had no access to electricity for decades. The issue came to light after a report was aired on OTV. Taking immediate note of the report, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi directed officials to ensure electricity supply to the village without delay.

Within just 10 days of the Chief Minister’s order, power lines were installed, and electricity was supplied to Subarnapur. Work proceeded on a war footing to complete the process swiftly.

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As electric lights illuminated the village today for the first time, residents reportedly celebrated with joy, beating drums, dancing to its tune and welcoming the long-awaited development. 

"Tata Power was able to complete the village electrification on a war footing within just 10 days, and we are thankful to them for their swift efforts. We have identified the un-electrified villages in the district, as well as those where solar panels are not functioning. Our aim is to ensure electrification in all these villages in different phases," said Ganjam District Collector V Keerthi Vasan.

"There are some solar-electrified villages in the district. The residents have requested that these villages be shifted to the regular electricity supply system. We are examining their requests. Teams will be sent to these villages to conduct surveys. Subsequently, electrification work will begin after the construction of roads, which is the primary requirement," he added.