The MoU is aimed at strengthening the distribution of electrical protection devices in North and North-Western parts of Delhi.
Tata Power-DDL and Havells India held a joint press conference recently to announce the signing of an MoU to strengthen the distribution of electrical protection devices in North and North-Western parts of Delhi. The MoU signing ceremony saw the presence of Sanjay Banga, CEO, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. and Saurabh Goel, President, Havells India Ltd. In order to create awareness around circuit protection devices – ELCB and MCB – the two companies have planned an extensive awareness and training programme.
Welcoming the association, Banga said, “Tata Power-DDL is committed to consumer safety and has joined hands with Havells to drastically reduce the electricity related accidents which result in loss of life and property. I urge all consumers to install a suitable device for earth leakage protection at their homes/ premises. To further reinforce the need of electricity safety we will also be sensitizing consumers and arranging for trainings of local electricians on the importance and implementation of safe technology.”
Speaking to the media, he said, “The partnership between Tata Power-DDL and Havells is quite old now as we have together installed around 2 lakh LEDs in the city. The lights are supplied by Havells and maintained by Tata Power. This is yet another association for us. Government regulations say that discoms cannot give connections to houses where ELCBs are not installed. Due to this, every year we have to refuse connections to around 80,000-90,000 customers. With this partnership, we will be able to change this.”
ELCBs are extremely critical in ensuring human safety as they protect us from current leakage. Today, we are surrounded by electrical devices and most of us are not aware about the hazards that come along due to lack of proper protection devices not being used. Delhi has recorded maximum electrical related fatalities over the last decade. Deploying Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) is the most common practice that is followed to ensure protection of electrical devices from short circuit and overload. However, MCB does not ensure safety of the users when it comes to current leakage.
Addressing the media, Saurabh Goel, President, Havells India Ltd, said, “The most important thing is human safety. We have a whole range of ELCBs that help reduce the risk of electrocution and fire. These can be used in both residential and commercial units, and they cost between Rs. 1500 and 3000.”
Commenting on the partnership, Saurabh Goel, “We are extremely delighted to partner with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd for distribution of electrical protection devices in their distribution region. Havells being a responsible company always prioritizes user safety and hence is the only company which provides a 6-year warranty on Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) and Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB/RCCB) if used along with Havells Distribution Board.”
As per a company press release, Havells plans to reach out to the 6000 consumers applying for new connections every month on an average along with 17 lakhs residential and industrial users of Tata Power-DDL. The primary focus of Havells lies on human safety devices which includes Residual Current Circuit Breaker (ELCB/RCCB), Socket Residual-Current Device (RCD) and Portable Residual Current Device (PRCD).
Being a power distribution company for North and North-West Delhi, Tata Power-DDL works closely with electricians, Resident Welfare Associations and Industrial Welfare Associations to spread awareness about various good practices for installation and usage. Generally electrical problems are caused due to short circuits, overload, current leakage and voltage fluctuations. Necessary precautions such as ELCB/RCCB of 30mA sensitivity must be taken so that human life is not harmed from any such threats.
The electrical leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) will be made available across all 12 Tata Power-DDL Customer Care Centers at subsidised price from Oct. 1 2019 onwards.
{Photo Caption: L to R – Dwijadas Basak, Chief (commercial) Tata Power Delhi Distribution; Saurabh Goel, President, Havells; Sanjay Banga, CEO, Tata Power-DDL; Vivek Yadav, Sr. Vice President, Havells}
