Mysore/Mysuru: With only 12 days remaining until the completion of its first year in office, the Siddaramaiah-led Congress Government faces challenges in prioritising developmental works amidst the implementation of five pre-poll guarantees including 200 units of free power, costing the exchequer to a great extent.
The underground (UG) electric cable network project aimed at modernising the city’s power supply infrastructure is currently at a standstill as the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has cited financial constraints. The initiative, designed to replace conventional power supply methods with underground cables, holds promise in mitigating risks posed by low-hanging overhead cables, which have previously resulted in fatal electrocution incidents, especially after heavy rains.
