Powerlak
LAKSHADWEEP
Beneficiary Oriented Solution - State
Electricity Distribution
Published By: SeMT
Power sector is an infrastructural sector and the availability of power is an important determinant for economic growth of an area. Lakshadweep Electricity Department generates and distributes electricity to consumers round the clock in the entire Lakshadweep Islands.
Electrification of Lakshadweep Islands was initiated during the second Five Year Plan. Minicoy was the first Island electrified in 1962 followed by Kavaratti Island in 1964, then Amini and Andrott in 1965 and 1966 respectively. Bitra was the last Island electrified in 1982. Initially, power supply was limited to 6 - 12 hours till 1982-83 except in Kavaratti where 24 hours power supply was provided from 1964 itself. Round the clock power supply is provided in all the Islands since 1983.
Project Details
Brief Background
Online Billing and electrical connection solution
Objective
To facilitate with elecrifying the households and islands
Benefits
Online system for Electricity connection, billing etc.
Implementation Methodology
OnlineImplementing Agency Details
Name of implement agency
NIC
Name of Representative of Agency
Shaheena Beggum
Representative Agency Email
shahina@nic.in
