After 8-year wait, 36 Delhi families get electricity connections

Thirty-six families in North-East Delhi's Harsh Vihar received regular electricity connections on Sunday, ending an eight-year wait. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta personally handed over the connections at the Jan Seva Sadan, with North-East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari also present.

Millennium Post reports that the families from A-3 block in Gokulpuri had lived without authorised power since 2018, relying on temporary arrangements. The breakthrough came after residents raised the issue at a public grievance hearing. Officials said land was unavailable for an Electric Sub-Station, delaying power infrastructure. The chief minister directed agencies to resolve the matter on a "mission mode" basis.

About 50-60 houses had come up in the block by 2018, but could not get regular supply. After the intervention, land for a transformer was arranged, and the power distribution company expanded the network. Ms Gupta said the government aimed to address real problems, not just launch schemes. Officials have been directed to ensure remaining families get connections within the stipulated timeframe.