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Efforts on to make power sector more consumer-centric, says Energy Secretary
Energy Secretary N. Srikant has said that the power utilities in the State have saved about ₹2,345 crore by purchasing cost-effective power from the markets and are now focused on strengthening the infrastructure to supply quality power to consumers. Hoisting the national flag at the Vidyut Soudha on Sunday marking the 75th Independence Day celebrations, Mr. Srikant said efforts were under way to make power utilities more consumer-centric.More Related News

The Karnataka government has drafted a comprehensive master plan for the integrated development of Kukke Subrahmanya temple, the State’s highest revenue-generating temple managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department. The redevelopment initiative is estimated to cost around ₹254 crore and aims to enhance infrastructure and facilities for devotees.