Lok Sabha Question No. 3086 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Adherence to Electrical Safety Standards
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Satpal Brahamchari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3086 ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025

## ADHERENCE TO ELECTRICAL SAFETY STANDARDS

†3086. SHRI SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that inadequate adherence to electrical safety standards at many locations in the Sonipat Lok Sabha Constituencies poses a risk of accidents and electrical hazards and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  plan  to  identify,  replace  or upgrade overloaded transformers, worn-out wires, exposed electric poles and low-tension lines in the said area and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Electrical  Inspectorate  has  recently  conducted  any  safety audits, inspections or awareness campaigns in the Sonipat; and
- (d) if so, the details of the steps taken to strengthen electrical safety, prevent accidents, install modern safety equipment and educate consumers about safe use of electricity?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

- (a) As per the information received from Energy Department, Government of Haryana, no specific electrical installations posing safety hazards have been reported.
- (b): As  informed  by  the  Government  of  Haryana,  Uttar  Haryana  Bijli  Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) regularly identifies overloaded distribution transformers  and  undertakes  necessary  measures  for  their  augmentation  or installation of additional transformers, based on technical feasibility. During FY 2025-26 (till date), approximately 750 nos. distribution transformers have been upgraded under the Sonipat Circle. In addition, deficiencies in distribution lines, such as worn-out or sagging conductors, are attended to on a regular basis.

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(c): As informed by the Government of Haryana, the routine electrical safety oversight continues in Sonipat District, and no special safety audit or awareness campaign  was  separately  conducted  in  the  recent  period  by  the  Electrical Safety Inspector under the State Government's jurisdiction.

However,  UHBVNL  has  undertaken  the  work  of  fencing  of  distribution transformers to minimize the risk of accidents.  In addition, consumers are being sensitized through Janta Darbars and dissemination of information via pamphlets.  Further, electrical installations falling under the jurisdiction of the Central Government, such as National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship  and  Management  (NIFTEM)  and  Power  Grid  Corporation  of India Limited (PGCIL) are being inspected in a timely manner.

(d) : Various measures have been undertaken to strengthen electrical safety, prevent  accidents,  deploy  modern  safety  equipment,  and  enhance  consumer awareness on the safe use of electricity, which, inter alia, include the following:

- i. In accordance with Sections 53(a) and 177(2)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003, Central  Electricity  Authority  (CEA)  has  notified  the  Measures  Relating  to Safety and Electric Supply Regulations to ensure electrical safety, prevent accidents, and safeguard life and property.
- ii. Electrical Safety Inspectors have been conducting electrical safety awareness programmes on a regular basis across the country, including in Sonipat, to educate the public on electrical safety.

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