Kolkata: This year, the number of temporary power connections provided by WBSEDCL and CESC for Durga Puja saw a modest increase compared to the previous year. WBSEDCL provided 50,556 connections, a 7% increase from 47,275 in 2023, while CESC supplied 5,301 connections, up 2% from 5,208 in the previous year. The combined increase in temporary connections was 6.43%.
The total power supplied during the Durga Puja celebrations also witnessed a boost.The combined supply from WBSEDCL and CESC reached 9,912.71 MW in 2024, up from 9,371.37 MW in 2023, an increase of of 541.34 MW or 5.7%.
Officials and staff from the electricity department were commended for their efforts in maintaining safety measures and preventing accidents. Rigorous inspections were carried out to verify that puja committees adhered to safety standards, resulting in no major reports of accidents or major power supply disruptions.