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Pimpri-Chinchwad: Maan Village Grapples with Severe Power Outages; Gram Panchayat Calls for Immediate Action

Residents of Maan village, located near the bustling Hinjawadi IT hub, are raising urgent concerns over ongoing electricity issues, adding to a growing list of civic problems affecting the community. The Gram Panchayat has adopted a proactive approach, sending a strongly worded letter to the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) demanding immediate action.
Frustration among residents is mounting, fueled by previous complaints regarding poor road conditions and inadequate drainage. Now, they are expressing their anger over frequent power outages, low voltage supply, and dangerously deteriorating power infrastructure. Bent poles and sagging wires have become commonplace, creating significant safety hazards. Despite numerous complaints lodged with MSEDCL, there has been little progress in resolving these issues, further aggravating the villagers’ dissatisfaction.In light of the lack of response from the power utility, the Gram Panchayat has signaled that a mass protest is on the horizon if the problems are not addressed urgently. Efforts to engage with MSEDCL through correspondence have yielded minimal results, prompting local leaders to consider a more confrontational stance.
As the situation in Maan becomes increasingly tense, residents remain hopeful for a prompt resolution.To tackle these persistent problems, the community is calling for the installation of new, higher-capacity transformers at various locations within the gram panchayat limits. They emphasize the need for immediate replacement of worn-out poles and power lines, regulation of the power supply for proper voltage, and the underground burial of hazardous overhead cables. Furthermore, the Gram Panchayat is demanding the appointment of full-time trained maintenance staff to oversee the electrical infrastructure.With transformer overloads, line breaks, and malfunctions becoming increasingly common, the strain on existing transformers is evident.
The low-tension cables in urban areas are in a precarious state, and transmission lines that date back four decades are deteriorating, leading to frequent power disruptions. The area has seen significant growth, with an increasing population and new residential developments, exacerbating these issues.
Ziya Khan

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