Overview
- Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated 33/11 kV substations at Panchedu and Kudithipalem in SPSR Nellore district.
- He confirmed a 132 kV substation for the Kisan SEZ in Nellore, with work set to commence shortly.
- The minister said 10–12 more substations will be built in the district to address low-voltage issues.
- He directed officials to complete all RDSS works by March, expedite agricultural connections, and intensify consumer outreach on smart meters and the PM Surya Ghar rooftop-solar scheme.
- He announced plans to recruit around 500 assistant engineers and flagged ₹500–600 crore in pending Visakhapatnam Steel Plant power dues linked to discom ratings.