KSEB to ensure power to homes of the poor
In a bid to reach out to the flood-hit people who are economically weak, Kerala state electricity board (KSEB) would make arrangements for a temporary wiring at the houses where power can be restored because of damage in house wiring.Field-level officers of the board have been asked to ensure that at least one electrical bulb would gleam at the flood-hit homes of the economically weak consumers once they start flocking back home. “The lack of funds shouldn’t deprive the flood-hit poor of electricity. The expense for temporary wiring and lighting would be borne by KSEB,’’ said board chairman and managing director N S Pillai.The board is yet to assess the magnitude of damage it has incurred due to floods and landslide this time. “The loss is .....