Call to switch off lights only for residences, won't affect the grid: Government

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Call to switch off lights only for residences, won't affect the grid: Government
Call to switch off lights only for residences, won't affect the grid: Government

New Delhi : The Ministry of Power on Saturday set aside reports claiming likely power grid failures due to Pm Modi's call to switch off lights at 9 PM for 9 minutes on Sunday.

The ministry in its release clarified that there is no reason why power grids will be failed to contain the pressure due to the switching off lights.

"The Indian electricity grid is robust and stable and adequate arrangements and protocols are in place to handle the variation in demand," the release read.

The advisory added that the call to switch off lights is a voluntary one which does not apply to street lights or appliances like computers, TVs, fans, refrigerators and ACs in the homes.

"Only lights should be switched off," the advisory stated.

It further clarified that the lights in hospitals and all other essential services like public utilities, municipal services, offices, police stations, manufacturing facilities, etc will remain on.

The call is only applicable to residences, the ministry clarified.

"All local bodies have been advised to keep the street lights on for public safety," it stated.