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Departmental Disaster

Management Plan of Power Department

Prepared by Power Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Supported by

United National Programme (UNDP), India

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Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 5

1.1. Profile of the Organization ...................................................................................................................... 5

APSPDCL Profile ........................................................................................................................................... 7

APEPDCL Profile ........................................................................................................................................... 7

NREDCAP Profile .......................................................................................................................................... 8

1.2. Scope and Objectives of Plan ................................................................................................................ 10

1.3. Institutional Arrangements .................................................................................................................... 11

2. HAZARD, VULNERABILITY AND RISK ANALYSIS ........................................................................ 14

2.1. Hazards Profile ...................................................................................................................................... 14

2.2. Vulnerability Profile wrt Department.................................................................................................... 15

2.3. Multi Hazard Risk Analysis .................................................................................................................. 15

3. PREVENTION AND MITIGATION ....................................................................................................... 18

3.1. Prevention & Mitigation Measures ....................................................................................................... 18

3.2. Potential Causes and Prevention of Accidents/ Disasters at the level of Department: .......................... 19

3.3. Schemes for mainstreaming DRR and CCA ......................................................................................... 27

3.4. Action plan for mainstreaming DRR and CCA ..................................................................................... 28

3.5. Provision of funds for disaster mitigation and related interventions: .................................................... 29

3.6. Minimizing Losses ................................................................................................................................ 29

4. PREPAREDNESS PLANNING ............................................................................................................... 30

4.1. Coordination with Departments and Agencies ...................................................................................... 30

4.2. Preparedness planning on the ground .................................................................................................... 30

5. CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING ............................................................................................. 33

5.1. Capacity Development Plan of Department .......................................................................................... 33

5.2. Recommended Training Need Areas .................................................................................................... 33

5.3. Institutional and Community Capacity Building ................................................................................... 34

5.4. Status/ Inventory of trained professionals ............................................................................................. 34

5.5. Simulation/ Table Top and Mock Exercises ......................................................................................... 34

6. DISASTER RESPONSE PLAN ............................................................................................................... 35

6.1. Implementation of Incident Response System for Disaster response ................................................... 35

6.2. The response plan - Incident Response Teams - Command Staff & General Staff .............................. 36

6.3. Formation of IRT at State, District, Sub-Division, Tehsil and Block levels and involvement of

Department of Energy (Power) ......................................................................................................................... 38

6.4. Triggering Mechanism for Deployment of IRT .................................................................................... 38

7. RECOVERY, RECONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION: .......................................................... 39

7.1. Detailed damage and needs assessment: ............................................................................................... 39

7.2. Reconstruction of social infrastructure.................................................................................................. 39

7.3. Restoration measures to normalcy ........................................................................................................ 39

8. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: .......................................................................................................... 40

8.1. Creating network of knowledge institutions ......................................................................................... 40

8.2. Documentation of lessons learnt & practices ........................................................................................ 40

9. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 40

9.1. Annual budget for Department’s DM plan implementation.................................................................. 40

9.2. Provisioning of funds for specific DRR interventions .......................................................................... 40

9.3. 9.3 Provisioning of funds for Disaster Response and Direct Relief ...................................................... 40

10. DISSEMINATION, REVIEW AND UPDATING OF DM PLAN: ..................................................... 41

10.1. Dissemination of DM plan to stakeholders ........................................................................................... 41

10.2. Periodic review of plan, annual updating ............................................................................................. 41

11. SUMMARIZED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPS) OF ENERGY (POWER)

DEPARTMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 42

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Overview of Disaster Management Plan of Energy (Power) Department, Andhra Pradesh

CHAPTERS

OF

DMP (PLAN)

Introduction

Hazard Vulnerability Risk & Capacity Assessment

Prevention and Mitigation Measures

Preparednesss Measures

Capacity Building

and Training

Response Measures

Recovery, Rehab

& Reconstruction

Knowledge Management

Financial

Arrangements

Dissemination

and Review

Standard Operating

Procedures (SOPs)

PURPOSE

OF

DMP CHAPTERS

Setting the tone of DMP linking Profile & Scope

Identify applicable Hazard, Vul,Capacity to assess Risk

Identify proactive measures to be taken by Department

To protect lives, assets & efficently utilize resources

To develop capacities & skills to handle disasters

To take actions to ensure scalable & quick response

Provide seamless transition from response to settlement

Institutionalize mechanism of knowledge sharing

Funds provisioning for DM Plan Activites

Communicate plan to stakeholders & review

Bring clarity on roles in varied disaster scenarios

OUTCOMES

OF

CHAPTERS

Better understanding of DM functions & linkages

Comp. Risk Assessment based on HVC mapping

Selection of Preventive & Mit. steps to reduce risks

Improvement of capabilities to strengthen preparedness

Strengthening capacities of stakeholders thro' trg, drills

Readiness of system, role clarity during response

Restoration of infrastructure and sustainable livelihood

Creation of knowledge networks, Document cases

Ensure funds allocation, utilization for DM & DRR

Ensure plan dissemination

& periodic review system

Make sure responsibilities disaster phase wise

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1. Introduction Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board(APSEB)the nodal agency in State to deal with power, was unbundled into one Generating Company (APGENCO), One Transmission Company (APTRANSCO) and Four Distribution Companies (APDISCOMs) as part of the reform process.

The Energy Department in Andhra Pradesh is headed by Principal Secretary (Energy).The main functions of this Department are:

To Plan, Construct and Maintain Electricity Network in the State of Andhra Pradesh in line with Demand Growth and Generation Expansion in an efficient manner

Oversee the functioning of electricity, coal and boiler sectors in the State Act as a nodal agency for supervising the functioning of these sectors Direct all administrative matters/policy decisions related to these sector

1.1. Profile of the Organization

The power sector in Andhra Pradesh comprises four key state owned enterprises to focus on the core operation power generation – Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (APGENCO), power transmission, The Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTRANSCO) and distribution (Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. (APSPDCL) and Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. (APEPDCL). These are corporatized entities with their own boards. The state also has New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. (NREDCAP) to promote renewable energy deployment in the state. Lastly, Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) provides the regulatory overview to the sector.

APERC was constituted under the A.P. Electricity Reform Act, 1998 and is primarily tasked to improve the functionality of the power sector in the state. The commission formulates and enact regulations on important aspects of electric supply to consumers. The commission also issues licenses to the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APTRANSCO), distribution companies and rural electric cooperatives in the state.

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Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited is one of the pivotal organizations

of Andhra Pradesh, engaged in the business of Power generation. Apart from operation &

Maintenance of the power plants it has undertaken the execution of the ongoing & new

power projects scheduled under capacity addition programme and is taking up renovation

& modernization works of the old power stations.

APGENCO came into existence and commenced operations from 01.02.1999. This was a

sequel to Governments reforms in Power Sector to unbundle the activities relating to

Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Power. All the Generating Stations owned by

erstwhile APSEB were transferred to the control of APGENCO.

After reorganization of state of the Andhra Pradesh according to Andhra Pradesh

Reorganizations Act, 2014, the assets, liabilities, employees etc. of APGENCO are

apportioned between the two successor states.

APTRANSCO Profile

The erstwhile Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board which came into existence in 1959 was

responsible for Generation,Transmission and Distribution of Electricity.Under Electricity

Sector Reforms agenda,Government of Andhra Pradesh promulgated Andhra Pradesh

Electricity Reforms Act,1998.The erstwhile APSEB was unbundled into one Generating

Company (APGENCO),One Transmission Company(APTRANSCO) and Four Distribution

Companies (APDISCOMs) as part of the reform process.

APTRANSCO is responsible for power transmission from power plants and power grids to distribution companies.

APTRANSCO came into existence on 1.02.1999.From Feb 1999 to June 2005 APTRANSCO

remained as Single buyer in the state-Purchasing power from various Generators and selling

it to DISCOMs in accordance with the terms and conditions of the individual PPAs at Bulk

Supply Tariff (BST) rates.

Subsequently, in accordance with the Third Transfer Scheme notified by GOAP,APTRANSCO

ceased to do power trading and has retained powers of controlling system operations of

Power Transmission.

APSPDCL and APEPDCL are the distribution companies responsible for distributing power to end-consumers like households, industry and agricultural farms.

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APSPDCL Profile

AP Power Sector Reforms envisage creation of Distribution Companies as Government

Undertakings for the first few years and privatization later on. The Andhra Pradesh Gazette

No.37 published by the Government of Andhra Pradesh on Friday the 31st of March 2000

declared formally formation of Distribution Companies. In this process, Andhra Pradesh

Southern Electricity Distribution Company was formed for the following six districts of

Andhra Pradesh. The Corporate Office and Headquarters of APSPDCL is at Tirupati City.

Quality power at economic rates acts a catalyst in transforming the state by fostering growth

in agricultural, industrial and commercial areas while meeting the increasing domestic

demand. On Feb 1, 1999, Government of Andhra Pradesh initiated the first phase of reforms

and restructuring in AP's power sector by unbundling APSEB into APGENCO and

APTRANSCO to cater to Generation and Transmission & Distribution respectively.

APTRANSCO was further reorganized into four distribution companies to cater to the needs

to the different districts of AP.

APSPDCL was formed in April 1, 2000 to serve Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, Nellore, Chittoor,

Kadapa, Anantapur and Kurnool districts with a vision to become an efficient utility

supplying reliable and quality power, promoting economic development and being self-

reliant commercially.

As on 31st March 04, SPDCL has a robust distribution network to cater to customers spread

across 81331 sq. Km representing 326 mandals, 6177 villages and 86 assembly

constituencies

APEPDCL Profile

Following the advent of power reforms in the country, the Eastern Power Distribution

Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL) was formed on the 31st of March, 2000, to

serve as a Distribution Company of AP Transco.

APEPDCL, Visakhapatnam is the leading Indian power utility serving a consumer base of

over 4.97 million spread across five districts in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It has

always been a pioneer in delivering technology centric customer care services to its

customers. EPDCL has the lowest AT&C losses and one of the best in terms of operational

efficiency.

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NREDCAP Profile

The genesis of Non-conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh

Limited [NREDCAP] took place in the year 1986 with the help of Government of Andhra

Pradesh. The sole objectives of NREDCAP are to:

Generate electricity through renewable sources like wind and solar on decentralized

manner

Conserve energy in rural areas

Import and adopt viable technology and machinery in the areas of Non-conventional

energy sources and ensures post installation service

Impart training and to promote research and development in the field of Non-conventional

energy sources

Statistical profile of the Department

Sl. No

Parameter Unit As on 31.03.2015

(Provl) AP Residuary

FY 2015-16

As on 31.01.2016

(Provl) AP Residuary

1 Installed Capacity (geographical wise)

a) A.P.GENCO

1 Thermal MW 2348.15 2348.15

2 Hydel MW 1671.29 1671.29

3 Wind MW 2.00 2.00

AP Power Development Corp. Ltd

MW 800.00 800.00 1600.00

TOTAL A.P.GENCO MW 4821.44 800.00 5621.44

b) Joint Sector

1 Gas (A.P.G.P.C.L) 58.8x58.32 %

MW 34.29 34.29

c) Private Sector

1 Thermal (Coal) MW 0.00 0.00

2 Gas -IPPs MW 1150.31 116.84 1267.15

3 Small Hydro MW 89.10 89.10

4 Wind MW 1014.22 138.90 1153.12

5 Bagasse , Bio-mass Co-Generation projects & Bio mass

MW 428.57 428.57

6 Mini power Plants MW 78.79 78.79

7 Others Iso.Gas Wells+Waste Heat+Muncipal waste)

MW 59.70 7.50 67.20

8.Solar MW 137.85 44.85 182.70

TOTAL PRIVATE SECTOR MW 2958.54 308.09 3266.63

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d) Share from Central Sector

1 N.T.P.C Ramagundam -(1-6) 3x200+3x500

319.310 -14.490 304.820

2 N.T.P.C Ramagundam -7 1x500 79.970 -3.540 76.430

3 N.T.P.C.Talcher Stage II (Units

4 x 500 195.830 -2.630 193.20

3,4,5&6)

4 Simhadri TPS (NTPC) -Stg 1 2 x 500 461.100 0.000 461.10

5 Simhadri TPS (NTPC) -Stg 2 2 x 500 211.770 0.130 211.90

6 Neyveli (Tamilnadu)stage-I 630 53.190 -3.470 49.72

7 Neyveli (Tamilnadu)stage-II 840 94.120 -4.550 89.57

8 Vallur Stage 1 ,2 & 3 3x500 98.600 -6.650 91.95

9 Tuticorin , Tamilanadu Unit 1

1x500 0.000 127.370 127.37

10 M.A.P.P (Tamilnadu) 440 20.120 -1.100 19.02

11 Kaiga Nuclear power plant I & II

2 x 220 62.510 -3.920 58.59

12 Kaiga Nuclear power plant III & IV

2 x 220 66.210 -3.930 62.28

13 Kudankulam Unit1 1x1000 50.000 0.000 50.00

Total Central Sector 1712.73 83.220 1795.95

Total (A.P.GENCO + Private + Central)

MW 9527.00 1191.31 10718.31

2 Energy Generated (cumulative)

As on 31.03.2014

(Provl) Combined AP

As on 31.01.2016 (Provl) AP Residuary

1 Thermal MU 16281.86 17753.07

2 Hydel MU 3178.61 1950.48

TOTAL MU 19460.47 19703.55

3 Energy purchased and imported(Including Other's energy handled)

MU 28862.85 21460.14

4 Energy available for use (2+3)

MU 48323.32 41163.69

5 Maximum demand during the year (At

MW 6784 6913

Generation Terminal) MW (17-03-2015) (29-10-2015)

6 Max. grid consumption during the year

MU 153.94 156.44

MU (28-03-2015) (10-07-2015)

7 Per capita consumption Kwh 1003

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1.2. Scope and Objectives of Plan

Under the Section 39 and 40 of National Disaster Management Act 2005, it is mandatory

on the part of Department of the State Government, to adopt a continuous and

integrated process of planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing measures

which are necessary and expedient for prevention as well as mitigation of disasters.

Scope:

The Disaster Management Plan of Energy (Power) Department shall lay down the

following details:

i) Types of disasters to which different parts of the State are hazard prone and

vulnerable,

ii) Assess the existing capacities and comprehensiveness of the Department, in terms

of multi hazard risk management, operational efficiency and appropriateness in the

aftermath of disaster,

iii) Integration of strategies for prevention and mitigation of disasters, its interlinking

with development plans and programmes by the department,

iv) Roles & responsibilities of Department in the event of any disaster or threatening

situation and the emergency support functions in response,

v) Capacity building and preparedness measures proposed to be put into effect for

disaster risk reduction, its financial provisioning, implementation & periodic review.

Objective:

The objective of the plan is to define the actions and roles necessary to prepare for and

respond to any disaster situation in a coordinated manner.

Disaster management plan of department is intended to provide guidance to all the

agencies within the department, with a general concept of potential emergency

assignments before, during and following emergency situations.

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1.3. Institutional Arrangements

1.3.1 APGENCO Organization Structure

1.3.2 APTRANSCO Organization Structure

Sri K.Vijayanand I.A.S, Chairman and Managing Director (FAC)

Sri N.Sanjay, I.P.S,Joint Managing Director (Vigilance & Security)(FAC)

Sri P.Satya Moorty, Director(Finance & Revenue)(FAC)

Sri S.Subrahmanyam, Director (Projects)

Sri Mohd.Anwaruddin, Director (Grid,Transmission & Management) Personal Profile

Sri Ajay Jain,I.A.S, Secretary (Energy),Director(Non-whole Time)

Sri Dr.P.V. Ramesh IAS, Principal Secretary (Finance),Director (Non-whole Time)

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1.3.3 APSPDCL Organization Structure

1.3.4 APEPDCL Organization Structure

APEPDCL is led by a Chairman and Managing Director, appointed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, assisted by a Board of Directors.

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1.3.5 NREDCAP Organization Structure

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2. Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Analysis

2.1. Hazards Profile

Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) is highly prone to natural disasters. Cyclones, floods and drought are a recurrent phenomenon in Andhra Pradesh. Susceptibility to disasters is compounded by frequent occurrences of manmade disasters such as fire, industrial accidents, oil spills etc. Frequent disasters lead to erosion of development gains and restricted options for the disaster victims. Physical safety, especially of the vulnerable groups, is routinely threatened by natural hazards. The state has 9 coastal districts and also has the 2nd longest coastline in the country (aprox 974 kms). Cyclones in recent years (Phailin – 2013, Hudhud – 2014 and Vardah – 2016) in A.P. have very clearly illustrated the need for multi-hazard prevention, response and recovery plans for natural hazards so that threat to human life and property is minimized. The State is primarily responsible for the management of natural and human-caused disasters identified above at the state level and has a shared responsibility with the Government of India for preparedness and for identified catastrophic disasters. The Energy(Power) Department will assess and review the impact of different hazards and associated impacts, which will be addressed by making the required provisions by the State of AP.

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2.2. Vulnerability Profile wrt Department

The utility infrastructure in coastal storm surge areas are generally more exposed than in inland areas. Cyclone Hudhud snapped power poles and lines, dislocated poles, and caused loss of transformers. Damages suffered were about US$ 157.5 million in the three districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam. Establishing an underground electrical network will reduce future infrastructure and social costs imposed by thunderstorms, storm surges, and flooding. The annual expected restoration cost of electricity pole alone in cyclone prone areas is US$ 1.69. With life of 60 years and a discount rate of 10%, this amounts to a present value of about US$ 16.85. With 40 distribution poles per 1.60 KM, the cost amounts to US$ 674 per 1.60 KM. Cyclone Hudhud, was a very severe cyclonic storm. The cyclone wind speed 170-180 kmph gusting up to 195 kmph in Andhra Pradesh coast. Twelve people were reportedly killed in rain-related incidents in Visakhapatnam and Srikakulam districts under influence of severe cyclonic storm Hudhud, said Andhra Pradesh government. Power supply was also affected in the three districts of Andhra Pradesh (Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam).

In terms of existing capacities, the department has the necessary equipment to support in disaster response, and are drawn BHEL, HYD.

Creation of new risks

Currently the state of Andhra Pradesh is going through the development and rebuilding phase. The new capital is also coming up, and apart from it, the roads, buildings, electricity, bridges & other allied infrastructure work is going on full swing. There is a possibility of increasing the physical vulnerability here, which may lead to overall risk because of the development related activities. Therefore it needs to be checked that development should not create new risks or increase the existing level of risk, especially in context of Energy (Power) electricity sector.

2.3. Multi Hazard Risk Analysis

Considering the potential hazards and existing vulnerabilities applicable to the State of Andhra Pradesh, the comprehensive resource mapping of Energy Department will be carried out, to evaluate the actual risk assessment.

The mapping of resources will help in analyzing the capacity of the Energy Department in an extensive manner. The capacity gaps of Department, will be identified, reviewed and addressed periodically.

The comprehensive risk assessment, including the hazards, vulnerabilities and capacities of the Energy Department, will be carried out periodically.

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Apart from existing multi hazard risks, the possibility of creation/ evolvement of new risks will also be explored and addressed under comprehensive multi hazard risk assessment.

2.3.1. Calculating risks wrt applicable hazards, existing vulnerabilities & potential capacities

The primary variable for determining the severity of electric shock is the electric current which passes through the body. This current is of course dependent upon the voltage and the resistance of the path it follows through the body. An approximate general framework for shock effects is as follows:

Electric Current (1 second contact)

Physiological Effect

1 mA Threshold of feeling, tingling sensation.

10-20 mA "Can't let go!" current - onset of sustained muscular contraction.

100-300 mA Ventricular fibrillation, fatal if continued.

Note: mA (milli ampere i.e. one thousandth of an ampere). Ampere is a measure of electric current. Beyond 300 mA, the flow of current to the body can prove fatal, if the shock continues. So take care. For example, a bird can sit on a high-voltage wire without harm, because both its feet are at the same voltage. Secondly the bird is not 'grounded'. You will not receive a shok by touching a high voltage wire if there is no path for the current to reach the Earth or a different voltage point. If you have insulating shoes that prevent a low-resistance path to ground, you can escape serious shock even if you touch 220-volt circuit with one hand. The role of electric current in electric shock: The severity of electric shock is mainly determined by the electric current (the most physiological variable) in amperes. This current is dependent on the voltage and the underlying resistance, you find that a voltage sometimes produces a mild tingling effect where as in different circumstances; it can be a lethal shock hazard. So establishing electrical safety in such conditions is quite difficult. Does 220-volt common domestic voltage produce electric shock? It depends. Case 1: In normal circumstances your body resistance is say 100,000 ohms. Then the current flow would be: I = 220 volts / 100,000 ohms = 0. 0022 = 2.2 mA (This does not do any harm. It produces a tingling effect only) Case 2: Let us say you are sweating or wet and bare footed, then your body resistance might be as low as 1000 ohms. Hence in this case I = 220 volts / 1000 ohms = 220 mA (This is a lethal shock, quite capable of producing ventricular fibrillation and death. So please be careful. Inference: The severity of shock from a given source will depend upon its path through your body.

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Electric current (1 second contact)

Physiological Effect Voltage required to produce the current with assumed body resistance:

1,00,000 ohms 1,000 ohms

1 mA Threshold of feeling, tingling sensation.

100 V 1 V

5 mA Accepted as maximum harmless current

500 V 5 V

10-20 mA Beginning of sustained muscular contraction

("Can't let go" current.)

1000 V 10 V

100-300 mA Ventricular fibrillation, fatal if continued.

Respiratory function continues.

10000 V 100 V

6 A Sustained ventricular contraction followed by normal heart rhythm.

(Defibrillation). Temporary respiratory paralysis and possibly

burns.

600000 V 6000 V

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3. Prevention and Mitigation

3.1. Prevention & Mitigation Measures

Indicative steps for preventive actions/ measures for prevention of disasters

Electricity is an essential need. Electric shock can kill just as efficiently as electricity can work. Precautions are therefore necessary. For this knowledge of electrical safety is of prime importance. Overhead power lines, which are located high off the ground for safety, have no insulation and can carry more than 500,000 volts. Substations and transformers contain "live" parts that are dangerous to contact. Underground power lines are well-insulated, but a shovel can damage them and create a shock hazard. Additionally, there are many electrical or gas safety hazards at home as well as at workplace. It doesn't take much to get hurt or killed from even a small amount of electricity. A 7.5 watt Christmas tree bulb can kill you in a fraction of a second if it passes through your chest. So the best thing you can do is be aware of the dangers of electricity and learn how to avoid them. All the lines in APSPDCL are periodically inspected and rectifications such as replacing of leaning poles, damaged conductors to minimize the outages of 33KV and 11KV lines. Safety measures are taken and following safety measures are being carried out regularly.

Sr.No. Safety Measures

1. Insertion of middle poles in loose spans.

2. Replacement of damaged poles.

3. Rectification of Stay sets.

4. Replacement of damaged conductor

5. Restringing of loose spans

The economic losses of residential buildings and electric power lines are highest due to cyclonic winds. It needs the following measure to reduce these losses:

Gradually covert the overhead lines in general and electric power lines in particular, to underground cables. This will help in avoiding damage and loss due to cyclonic wind.

Evaluate tinned/asbestos roof buildings for their resistance to cyclonic wind by a certified structural engineer, in a phased manner. This should be followed up by appropriate retrofit measures.

Enforce building codes (byelaws) for various types of buildings in general and residential buildings in particular to reduce the cyclonic wind risk in the city.

Introduce vegetative wind-breakers along the city coastline. This will help in reducing the impact of the cyclonic winds and will also help in increasing the green cover of the city.

The following interventions and mitigation strategies are required to be followed by the Energy (Power) Department:

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• Improve the efficiency of thermal power generation

• Improve the efficiency of transmission, including elimination of pilferage

• Improve the efficiency of electrical equipment, including water pumping equipment used in agriculture

• Promotion of affordable alternative energy sources i.e. solar home systems, solar street lights, solar thermal systems

3.2. Potential Causes and Prevention of Accidents/ Disasters at the level of

Department:

Accidents are result of unsafe acts of the persons engaged in work or unsafe conditions where the persons are engaged in the work or a combination of both. Following are main causes of accidents:

a) Unsafe Acts: Accidents, occur due to Non-adherence of the safety rules These are due to the fault of the persons engaged in the work which may cause accidents, such as:

1. Opening and closing of switches without authority or warning, operating hoists and trucks without warning, failure to place warning signs or signals where needed.

2. Working unsafely such as throwing materials or tools, at another worker, jumping from vehicles and platforms or unnecessary haste.

3. Making safety devices inoperative. 4. Using unsafe equipment, wrong tools for the job, or using hands instead of hand tools. 5. Working on live electrical equipment that could conveniently be de-energized. 6. Taking unsafe position or posture too close to opening and lifting while in awkward

position. 7. Distracting, teasing, practical joking, horseplay, quarrelling or annoying.

b) Non usage of Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) for the specific work.

Failure to use safe clothing or protective equipment such as rubber gloves, helmets etc. as specified for the work or energized equipment.

c) Unsafe Conditions: The conditions which may result in accidents include the following: 1. Unguarded floor openings and excavations, exposed live circuits

2. Improper illumination such as insufficient light or unsuitable location producing glare or objectionable shadows.

3. Ignorance of potential hazards

d) Smoking

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Smoking is strictly prohibited in the areas where it may cause fire hazards. Specifically, in the areas like battery rooms, and locations where the flammable liquid/materials are stored and used or other areas where combustible materials are kept, Absence of "No Smoking" signs shall not excuse smoking n dangerous places.

e) Mobile Phones: Avoid using mobile phones in the work area especially during working. The distraction by unnecessary phone calls and other than those connected with the work may result in accidents. It is advisable to switch off the mobile phones when one is engaged in the work and it should be used only to the extent of essential communication.

f) Working in a hurry Generally it is observed that the employees dawdle their time at the beginning and finally attempt to finish the work in a hurry. This leads to accidents. No employee shall distract the attention of another worker from his job unless he thinks that the worker is doing something, which is dangerous to his person, other workman or to the equipment. Even while bringing these dangerous conditions to the knowledge of the employee who is at work, care must be taken to see that the person does not get perturbed all of a sudden which itself may lead to accident. Any employee who endangers his own or other's safety by violating the foregoing requirements of personal conduct shall render himself liable to disciplinary action. The above points are the causes of accidents which can be prevented by taking the anticipatory actions, which also include the precautions at the level of workers, responsibility of contractor and safe installations, handling and maintenance of critical equipments, devices and transformers etc. Responsibilities of the contractor Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that work is done in safe manner. It is responsibility of the Contractor to ensure safety to all his personnel working under him. Contractor has the definite responsibility of ensuring the following:

i) Safety of the personnel working under him. 1. Properly planned work performed in safe manner. 2. Clear work instructions and ensuring that his men understand clearly the following

a. Work to be done b. Hazards that may be encountered c. Proper procedure for doing the work safely

3. Application of the general and special safety instructions by their workmen. 4. Immediate steps to correct any violation of safety rules observed or reported to him. 5. He shall have complete knowledge of his personnel and their capabilities, strengths and

weaknesses. 6. He shall assign jobs to employees, which they are capable of doing safely depending on

their capability. 7. Accordingly, Section Officer has to brief the work depending on the capability of the person

to whom he assigns the work. 8. He will be responsible to ensure that the workmen under him work with all the safety

precautions and use necessary safety gadgets as needed.

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ii) Provision and maintenance of Safety equipment:

Contractor shall have the responsibility of 1. Providing necessary equipment and its use. 2. Properly maintaining tools and equipment in his area of responsibility. 3. Well maintained safety gadgets 4. Auditing the conditions of the safety gadgets from time to time and take action to replace

them as and when required. 5. Taking action to test the safety gadgets time to time as prescribed. 6. Taking responsibility of ensuring the availability of safety gadgets sufficient in quantity at

the specified places so as to avoid any chances of workmen neglecting the use of safety gadgets for the simple reason that it is not available at the required moment.

7. Initiating action to indent/ test/replace the safety gadgets in his jurisdiction of work area.

iii) Working environment: Contractor shall ensure 1. Safe working condition 2. Frequent and periodic inspection of construction, operation and maintenance equipment,

work areas, conditions and methods to prevent fires and other accidents by taking advanced corrective actions.

3. Review and suggest/upgrade of the conditions, procedures and human actions wherever needed.

Precautions to be taken while installation of transformers; When work is to be carried out on a transformer, both low and high tension breakers and isolators shall be opened. Similarly, during isolation of transformers to which potential transformers are connected, such potential transformers shall be isolated.

Before starting any work on a transformer installation, it is important to check carefully for back feed, abnormal voltage or other dangerous conditions. Unusual circuit conditions may exist which require special consideration.

Whenever transformers are replaced, the new transformer should be checked carefully for voltage, polarity and phase sequence before taking into service.

Area should always be cordoned off & Safety tagging should be done prior to starting the job on transformer.

Safety precaution to be followed during construction: General Precautions:-

All the safety measures to avoid accidents shall be followed strictly in accordance with the safety rules and regulation laid down by the government authorities.

The contractor shall take all safety precautions and shall provide proper scaffolding, life belts, ladder shock proof helmets, etc. to avoid accidents and to ensure safety, of not only his personnel but also the safety of the staff and workers of other contractors working at the same site.

The contractor shall ensure that the safety equipment are in good condition and also ensure that the workers positively use such safety equipment as necessary for the job that they are performing.

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The contractor shall take necessary precautions to ensure that no building/structure is damaged or disfigured due to negligence on his part while carrying out the work. In case of excess damage, the contractor immediately at his own cost shall make the same good.

The contractor shall strictly instruct his site staff and workers to abide by the regulations in force at the site regarding all precautions to be taken to avoid fire hazards.

The Contractor shall keep the site of work in a clean and sanitary condition. After the completion of the entire work, the contractor shall arrange to remove all the temporary structures, surplus materials, dirt, debris, etc. from the site and finished work shall be handed over the employer in a clean and complete shape.

The contractor shall hang "Danger" boards at all strategic places to ensure safety at work spot

The construction site shall be properly lit during night time. Also, alternate pathways shall be provided, where possible, in case of blockage of access roads during construction.

Tools and materials shall not be placed where they may cause tripping or stumbling hazards or where they may fall and strike any one below.

The contractor shall ensure that unconcerned persons who are not required to be near potentially dangerous places shall keep away from them.

Precautions taken during excavation of pits and erection of poles

The contractor shall ensure that there are no unguarded floor openings, excavations and exposed live circuits. Appropriate danger signs shall be displayed marking the floor openings, excavations and exposed live circuits

Wherever the foundation is being constructed on unstable earth, the workmen shall not be permitted to enter the excavated pit unless shoring is done

Sufficient care shall be taken during pole erection to see that more than the minimum numbers of workmen are not deployed. This will minimise injury due to exposure of falling objects on workmen. Proper protection such as use of helmets, safety belts etc., shall be insisted upon.

Other than the supervisory staff and such of the workmen required to guide and assist in the erection, no one else shall be permitted to come under a pole being erected.

Wherever cranes are used for erection, the same shall be set on firm foundations. The outriggers of the cranes shall be used wherever available. The wheels shall be locked in position to prevent dislocation during handling.

Suitable tie ropes shall be used to maintain control of pole being raised and positioned wherever possible and proper care shall be taken to see that they do not create a greater hazard. The wire rope used for support shall not be detached before the pole is adequately secured.

The erection or maintenance work shall not be carried out during high wind, thunderstorms or unfavourable weather condition, which would make the work hazardous, except during emergency restoration procedures where utmost precautions, shall be taken to avoid any accidents.

Adequate traffic control shall be maintained wherever erection work is being carried out at road crossings. The permissions required from the concerned authorities should be obtained.

Safety precaution to be followed during Operation & Maintenance

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1. Under no circumstance shall an employee hurry or take unnecessary chances when working under hazardous conditions, neither shall he attempt to perform hazardous work when extremely tired or exhausted

2. Employee must use the standard protective equipment intended for each job. 3. Only experienced persons shall be permitted to go near work place or to clean around

energized or moving equipment. 4. Employees working in an elevated position should use a suitable safety belt or other

adequate means to guard against falling. 5. Circuits should be tagged, marked or lettered unless clear identification by other means

exist.

Lock out - Tag out:

1. Before starting work on any circuit or equipment, including that is supposed to be dead, employees shall assure themselves that the apparatus is physically rendered inoperative and that a standard Warning Board/Hold Card/Tag/ Danger Board and/or lockout device is properly attached to the equipment control.

2. No switch, or any other device used to put a circuit into service shall be operated while such a danger board/ warning board/Hold Card or similar device is attached to it.

3. A Hold Card/danger board/warning board or similar device, that has been placed forthe protection of workers shall be removed only by authorization of the person in whose name it was placed, and then only after the work has been completed and workers and tools are cleared.

Repair work on HT lines and equipment: 1. Handling and working on live electric circuits are hazardous occupations and shall be done

only by workmen who are qualified by training and experience to do the work safely and only after authorization.

2. Repair work on HT lines on poles where LT is also running under HT should be carried out only after switching off the LT effectively. Work on the LT line should not be carried out unless there is an efficient earth screen between HT and LT lines or in the absence of such a screen, unless the HT line is switched off or in the opinion of the Section Officer, the work is otherwise safe.

3. Any line wherein the pressure does not exceed 250V to earth may be worked on live line by an authorized person provided the person

a. Uses a safety belt. b. Wears rubber gloves or gauntlets c. Has not to push any part of the body, except that portion of the arms protected by the

gauntlets or gloves through any conductor other than that worked upon Is accompanied by an assistant with an effective torch light if working at night.

Work on Poles, Towers and construction work on lines:

1. Before climbing an elevated structure every employee shall first assure himself that the structure is strong enough to sustain his weight safely.

2. If poles or cross arms are apparently unsafe because of decay or unbalanced tensions of wires on them, they shall be properly braced or guyed before they are climbed.

3. In choosing the climbing side, the side of the pole where the ground wire is attached should not be used.

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4. The workman should avoid using conductor, insulators, pins and so forth as hand holds and should not rest on street light fixtures or other apparatus on the poles or structures. Wherever available the workman shall rest himself on the foot cross arm firmly.

5. Linemen shall wear their safety belts while working on the poles and towers. 6. Wire hooks shall not be attached to linemen's' belts or safety straps 7. Safety straps should be placed above the top cross arm when it is at the top of the pole. 8. When two or more men are ascending a pole the second man should not start climbing until

the first man is in safe position or when descending until the first man is on the ground. 9. On arriving at the working position, the worker should put his safety belt around the pole or

some other suitable supports and make sure that the belt is properly secured. Care should be taken to prevent the straps on safety belt coming in contact with anything that may open the snap and thus release the safety belt. Safety belts should not be attached to insulator pins, conductor, stay wires etc.

10. Linemen's tools should be so secured that they will not fall out of the tool belts. A worker should carry only the minimum number tools in his belt. All other tools should be kept on the ground until they are required and then raised by means of a material bag attached to a hand line

11. Ordinarily no worker should work vertically below another worker on the same pole except under emergencies. When this condition is necessary, extreme care should be taken to prevent tools or other objects being dropped upon the man below.

12. When transferring wires and equipment from an old pole to a new pole, the old pole should either be locked to the new pole or guyed or both, as the condition may demand.

13. Before a worker cuts an overhead conductor he should make sure that it will fall clear. Where there is a possibility of the falling line coming in contact with another wire or doing other damage it should be lowered with a rope.

14. All light equipment and tools to be used aloft should be raised and lowered by means of a hand line and canvas bucket, or other suitable container. Men on the ground should stand clear of overhead work to prevent being struck by falling objects.

15. Tools and materials should not be thrown from the ground to a worker working aloft, nor should worker throw tools and materials from working place to the ground.

16. Nobody shall work in such a manner that his arms or any tools extend beyond the body of tower when working on the live side.

17. Broken insulators or other sharp edged material shall not be left in vacant lots, along the right of way or in the location where the hazard of cutting feet could be caused for men or animals.

18. When stringing wires across streets and highways, avoid interfering with traffic or causing injury to workmen or pedestrians. Danger signs should be erected on both sides of the work location and where conditions warrant, flag-men should be stationed.

19. Hand line, materials, tools or equipment must not be scattered around streets, side-walks, highways, etc. but must be kept in a neat and orderly manner where they will not be liable to cause accidents.

20. In handling wires on a pole, they should be raised or lowered with a dry hand line and extreme care should be exercised.

21. A leather belt should be used when working on overhead locations. In its absence, belts of flexible hemp or manila rope may be permitted round the waists of the workman and tied to cross arm or pole as an alternative to the use of leather belt, under exceptional circumstances. The ropes should be kept in good condition and scrapped when not safe. It is

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necessary that the rope is twisted round the pole once or twice in order that release of tension on the pole may not cause it to slip down the pole.

22. Use ladders of suitable lengths to go up the poles to renew fuses or to carry out other minor works on feeders.

23. Hauling Poles: a) Poles must be securely held on trucks to assure that the binders will not be released in

rough going. b) The speed of trucks hauling poles must be restricted to a point assuring safety to the

operators of trucks and the traveling public. c) A red flag by day and red light by night must be attached to the end of poles being hauled.

The red light must be visible in any direction. 24. Pole storage: a) When poles are stored on pole racks they shall be properly blocked to keep them intact on

the rack. b) Poles of different sizes should not be mixed but stored separately. c) When poles are stacked temporarily near a road, they should be placed as close as possible

to the edge of road. d) Poles should not be stored at points in the road where there are short turns. e) Poles stored on the highways should not have cross arms attached. 25. Excavation of Pole Pits: a) The pole pits should not be excavated much in advance of erection as the pits cannot be left

without being back-filled immediately. b) Within town and village limits the pits excavated should be covered with planks so that no

one accidentally falls into it. c) Danger lamps should also be put up during night time surrounding the place. d) As far as possible, the pit is to be excavated without resorting to blasting as it is dangerous

to the adjacent buildings and roads where there is traffic. e) If blasting is un-avoidable, special precautions should be taken by covering the pit with

bamboos and planks carrying out blasting at time when there is no traffic on the road. 26. Erection of Poles: a) This should be done under direct supervision of Foreman /SLI/LI b) Care should be taken to see that the ropes used are in sound condition and they are tied

securely to the pole and tackle. c) When side guys are used in the setting of poles or structures, they shall be attached to

crowbars driven into the ground. d) The FM/SLI/LI shall not assist in the setting of poles, but must give his entire attention to

the Supervision to assure that the work is being safely performed. e) In obstructing a highway during the erection of poles, suitable signs or warnings shall be

used on each side of the work to advise approaching traffic of the obstruction. Where traffic is heavy, flag men should be used for this purpose. Signs or signals must be moved along as the work progresses.

27. Installation of Stay Wires: a) When insulators are used, they should be connected into the stay wire line before the stay

wire is set in place. Rubber gloves should be worn while installing stay wires through live circuits.

b) In new work, stays should generally be installed before line wires are strung. In reconstruction work stays should be installed before any changes are made in the line wires

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and care must be taken not to place excessive pulls on the pole and wires already in a position.

c) Stay sets should be so installed as not to interfere any more than necessary with the climbing space and should clear all high tension wires as far as practicable.

d) Guy strain insulators should be provided wherever necessary to secure the required amount of insulation.

e) Stays should be carefully installed on poles to prevent them from becoming loose. f) All stays which are anchored should be installed so that the stay does not interfere with

street or highway traffic. g) Stay wire, containing snarls or kinks should not be used for line work. Stay wires should not

contain any splices 28. Removal of stays: a) Before wires and stays are removed, the condition of the pole must be determined. b) If the pole is found to be weak, it should be securely braced before any changes in pole

stain are made. c) Side stay, etc., should not be removed until sufficient stamping has been done to prevent

the falling of the pole. 29. Dismantling Poles:

All poles must be supported at least three ways by means of ropes before any other work proceeds on the pole. This can be done by:

a) Make two turns around the pole with a sling and tie securely. b) Tie three ropes around the sling at the proper angles c) Insert a pike pole under two sides of the sling and work the sling well up the pole. d) Snub off securely by means of crow bars driven into solid ground on any other substantial

snub. e) Worker may then climb up the pole safely and release all conductors and other equipment

and the pole may then be slowly brought down. 30. Stringing Wires: a) In stringing of wires care must be taken not to put kinks into any part. Kinks reduce the

strength of the wire and may result in snapping of wire later on. b) In handling and stringing of weather proof covered wires, care must be taken not to injure

the weather proof covering. c) A worker must not change the strains on a pole by adding wires until he is satisfied that the

poles will safely stand the altered strain. 31. Tree Trimming: a) The public shall be protected against hazards of tree trimming along pubic street and

highways by placing danger signals and signs b) Before climbing, the limbs or branches should be carefully inspected to make sure that they

will hold the trimmers weight. c) Dead or decayed limbs are not safe to support any weight. d) Axes shall not be used aloft. Always use saws or bill hooks. Tools should be raised and

lowered by hand line only. e) Part of trees/branches cut off in contact with live wires should be handled as live wire. f) Before cutting down a tree, all limbs should be cut off for a sufficient height to avoid striking

electric lines. Where there is danger that the tree may strike and damage property block and tackle should be used to control the direction of fall.

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g) Felling operation, once started, should be finished before the crew leaves for the night or lunch hour.

32. Right of Way Clearing and Trimming: a) When walking through slush, use ankle high canvas boots to prevent injury to feet from

broken insulators thorny undergrowth, shells, etc. b) Trees should be carefully felled to prevent them falling on transmission lines or adjacent

buildings. c) Avoid starting grass fires or forest fires. 33. Patrolling lines: a) Emergency line patrol, trouble shooting on distribution lines and similar work should always

be done with the greatest caution. Patrol men should be particularly alert at night to avoid walking into the fallen wires or metal fences which may be energized by fallen conductors.

b) Be careful with lighted cigarettes and matches, which may cause a fire along distribution line right of way. Break matches and crush cigarette butts into earth on discarding.

c) Patrolmen should be alert from stumbling hazards and from poisonous plants and snakes. 34. Line Work under Adverse Weather Conditions: a) In the event of the near approach of lightning storm all work on overhead lines shall cease

immediately.

3.3. Schemes for mainstreaming DRR and CCA

Sr. No.

Name of Scheme Key Component Key Aspects for Mainstreaming DRR-CCA

1. Srisailam Hydro Electric Project1

Dam and Appurtenant works and towards project establishment.

Structural& non-structural mitigation

2. Energisation Of Borewells Energisation of bore wells Water management information

3. Electrification Of Dalit Bastis

Electrification of Dalit bastis will be taken up.

Hazard proof electric poles

4. New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation Of Ap (Nredcap)

Solar Photovoltaic Lanterns,

Improved Chulhas programme,

Energy Conservation activities, Solar Water Heating systems and Solar PV Pump sets.

Promotion of renewable energy

5. Solar Energy Programme To reduce consumption of conventional fuels for lighting purpose.

LED/CFL based SPV Lanterns will be distributed providing subsidy to the individual beneficiaries by giving priority to SC/ST/BC, small and marginal farmers and to non commercial organisations / institutions

Information on various effects of conventional fuel

6. Solar water heating system programme:

A 100 litres of Solar Water Heating System can save 1500 KW Hrs of electricity per annum. By installing

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these SWH Systems, huge amount of electricity can be saved

3.4. Action plan for mainstreaming DRR and CCA

There is a great potential in mainstreaming DRR and CCA aspects systematically in to Energy

department of Andhra Pradesh. Here is the suggested Action Plan:

Sl. No.

Activities to be undertaken for mainstreaming DRR & CCA by Urban Development Department

Responsible Authorities/Agency

Tentative Timeline

1. Establishment of Climate Change Action Cell/Climate Change Knowledge Centre

Energy Department Within One Year

2. Climatic baseline studies in ULBs and municipal corporation.

Transco and Genco Within 6 months and at regular intervals

3. Study and remodel existing water supply, sanitation and sewerage systems to reduce climate change vulnerability

Transco and Genco Within One Year and update as per annual development plans

4. Establishment of automatic weather stations in different locations

Transco and Genco Within 3 months

5. Establish adequate systems for dissemination of disaster warnings for any miss happening at power generation.


6. Establishment of a Disaster Rapid Response Force, with equipment, communication systems etc.

Transco and Genco with Disaster Management Department in support with Police, Fire Brigade, Health, Military and Para Military Forces

Within One year

7. Creation of forests in degraded/public lands, including such lands in and around power station

Transco and Genco Such activities should be implemented immediately with long term goals

8. Improve the efficiency of transmission, including elimination of pilferage


9. Improve the efficiency of electrical equipments Transco and Genco Within 6 months

10. Promotion of affordable alternative energy sources i.e. solar home systems, solar street lights, solar thermal systems

Transco and Genco Within One year

11. Electricity generation using nonconventional sources


12. Mandatory rainwater harvesting in Government buildings


13. Incentives for rooftop solar power generation and provision of grid connectivity

Transco and Genco As per schemes

14. Promotion of renewable energy like solar, biomass, hydro and wind


15. Improving power availability in rural areas Transco and Genco Within One year

16. Generation of power using waste Transco and Genco Within One year

17. Promoting usage of energy efficient equipments Transco and Genco Within One year

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18. Air pollution produced by the thermal power plants and other energy producing plants should be closely monitored and strict implementation of regulatory emission standards

Transco and Genco Regularly

19. Micro level penetration of non-conventional energy resources


20. Subsidy on solar power systems and LED lighting systems


21. Development of non-conventional sources like geothermal and tidal energy


22. Promotion of nuclear energy for power generation instead of coal based technologies


23. Promoting biomass based energy generation in villages


24. Making energy audits in industry a norm Transco and Genco Within One year

3.5. Provision of funds for disaster mitigation and related interventions:

Energy Department of Andhra Pradesh will actively contribute in the associated disaster related preparedness, mitigation and relief measures at the State level.

The Department will make budgetary provisions for disaster mitigation and related interventions, through the integration with the ongoing or proposed development/ support programs associated with Energy sector.

3.6. Minimizing Losses

The prevention, preparedness and mitigation measures of Energy Department will certainly help to reduce the direct and indirect losses. In addition to it, through capacity building of stakeholders, the potential risks and losses can surely be minimized.

It is also the overall objective of Sendai Framework is to build resilience of communities to disasters, by achieving substantive reduction of disaster risks and losses in lives, and in social, economic, businesses, and environmental assets of communities and countries. Apart from it Insurance is the best way to transfer risk, as per disaster management experts. It is a mechanism for spreading the cost of losses over time. Further, it is highly recommended to go for the equal participation of gender (especially women), for all the disaster prevention and mitigation related initiatives by Department.

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4. Preparedness Planning

Disaster preparedness planning measures will primarily focus on the preparedness of Energy Department of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, by protecting the assets and efficient utilization of resources by taking appropriate actions to face any disaster.

4.1. Coordination with Departments and Agencies

The preparedness plan of the Department will further ensure that the all concerned departments and agencies are able to respond to potential damage zones in a prompt & coordinated manner. In most disaster situations the loss of life and infrastructure property damage could be significantly reduced through appropriate preparedness measures.

It is very important for Energy Department to get connected with Revenue and other Departments, for the required support during disaster. Forest Department may offer emergency electricity/power during disaster time, as well as may also assist in the information communication. Departmental coordination leads to efficient planning, and it also helps in avoiding overlaps. A foolproof system needs to be institutionalized for seamless communication during disaster In most disaster situations the loss of life could be significantly reduced through appropriate preparedness measures. It will be necessary that with respect to every disaster, the concerned departments and agencies will be designated to issue warnings.

As part of preparedness plan, it will be ensured by Department that pre-disaster warning & alerts, preparedness before response and dissemination of warning, and evacuation activities will be carried out in coordination with all concerned departments.

4.2. Preparedness planning on the ground

Following are the recommended steps to be taken on the ground pertaining to the disasters:

1. Based on HRV analysis, prepare Contingency Action Plan of department of Energy (Power Supply)

2. All personnel required for disaster management with work under the overall supervision and guidance of responsible officer i.e. Deputy Commissioner.

3. Within the affected district and sub-division all available personal will be made available as per IRS plan or to the Deputy Commissioner. If more personnel are required, then out of station officers and by those on leave may be recalled.

4. Establish radio communications with State Emergency Operation Centre, Divisional Commissioner, District Control Room and your departmental offices within District/Division.

5. All district level officials of the department would be asked to report District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner.

6. Review and update precautionary measures and procedures and review with staff the precautions that have been taken to protect equipment.

7. Ensure that the Power Supply department to make alternate arrangements of emergency supply

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for the following offices from time of receipt of districts: • Hospitals • Public Health Departments • Deputy Commissioner Office, • District EOC, Sub-Divisional EOC, site Operation Centres. • Police Stations • Telecommunications buildings • Meteorological stations. • Irrigation Office • Any other place if required.

8. Check emergency tool kits, assembling any additional equipment needed.

9. After receiving alert warning, immediately undertake following inspection: • High tension lines • Towers • Sub-stations • Transformers • Insulators • Poles and • Other equipments

10. Review the total extent of the damage to power supply installations by a reconnaissance flight, if possible

11. Instruct district staff to disconnect the main electricity supply for the affected area.

12. Dispatch emergency repair groups equipped with food, bedding, tents, and tools.

13. Protect Power Stations from disaster. Raise the height of compound walls. Arrange gunny bags. Install pump sets for draining water in case of Flood/ Cyclone/ Tsunami, etc.

14. Provide information to the people about the state of power supply. It is one of the most important sources of information.

15. Call for emergency meeting to take stock of the situation. Develop a strategy and objectives.

16. Hire casual labourers on an emergency basis for clearing of damaged poles and salvage of conductors and insulators.

17. Begin repair of damaged transformers/reconstruction of power station.

18. Assist hospitals in establishing an emergency supply by assembling generators and other emergency equipments if necessary.

19. Establish temporary electric supplies to other key public facilities, public water system etc. to support emergency relief.

20. Establish temporary electric supplies to transit camps feeding centres, relief camps and Site Operation Centre, District EOC and on access roads to the same.

21. Establish temporary electric supplies for staging area.

22. Compile an itemized assessment of damage, from reports made by various electrical receiving centres and sub-centres.

23. Report all activities to the head office and district EOC.

24. Plan for emergency accommodations for staff from outside the area.

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In addition to it, the following preparedness measures will be taken by the Department at District

level:

1. 24 hours monitoring cell will be arranged at circle office, District level as well as at concerned division offices with one Assistant Divisional Engineer/Assistant Engineer as controlling officer.

2. Required material like poles, conductor, insulator, distribution transformers, AB switches and 33/11kv Sub-Station equipment like power transformers, CTs’ and PT’s will be kept at district stores, to meet emergency requirement.

3. Necessary instructions will be issued to all field staff to form cyclone relief teams and to be available round the clock to meet emergencies.

4. All the 33/11kv Sub-Stations will be provided with mobile phones for immediate communications to meet the emergencies.

5. Sufficient lorries and vans will be available in the various sub – divisions and will be utilized for transportation of emergency materials for rectification works.

6. Skilled and unskilled labours working in this circle will be diverted in batches to these emergency works at cyclone-affected areas for rectification works. An Assistant Divisional Engineer will head each gang.

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5. Capacity Building and Training

5.1. Capacity Development Plan of Department

It is very important to prepare and follow capacity development plan of Department. The plan should be reviewed and revised every year. According to the training needs assessment the training calendar will be prepared and followed. The women participation also needs to be ensured by Department.

5.2. Recommended Training Need Areas

S. No. Training Need Departments To Whom Suggested duration

1 Implementation of Disaster Management Act 2005 – Department’s Role & Responsibilities

All Departments concerned

Senior Middle / Middle / Support/ grassroots level functionaries

3 days

2 Incident Response System (IRS); Basic & Intermediate


Senior Middle / Middle / Support/ grassroots level functionaries

3 days

3 Community Based Disaster Preparedness

All Departments concerned/NGOs/CBOs

Senior Middle / Middle / Support/ grassroots level functionaries/Elected Representatives of ULBs/PRIs

3 days

4 Preparation and Implementation of State/ District Disaster Management Plans


Senior / Middle / support level functionaries

2 days

5 Basics of integrating DRR into departmental activities/ programs (DRR implementation Strategies)


Senior / Middle / support level functionaries

2 days

6 Gender issues/sensitivity during Disasters


Senior/Middle/support level /grassroots level functionaries

2 days

7 National Missions under Climate Change: Activities and Targets

Mission-wise to concerned Depts. (separately for each dept.)

Senior / Middle/support level functionaries

3 days

8 Mainstreaming DRR & CCA into development planning Approaches/Strategies


Senior/Middle/support level functionaries

3 days

9 National/State Action Plan on Climate Change – Status and strategies for implementation



2 days

10 Hazard Risk and Vulnerability All Departments Senior/Middle/support 2 days

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Assessment concerned level functionaries

11 Mainstreaming Disability into DRR



One-day

5.3. Institutional and Community Capacity Building

The institutional capacity building will primarily cover the disaster management training and capacity building of key Government officials associated with the ENERGY SECTOR related functions. A number of training possibilities will be explored & selected, including sending key staff outside. Staff would be able to observe the disaster response procedures in a similar environment responding to the emergency. Similar but simpler training workshops will be organized for auxiliary staff.

The Field Checklist or Workers Manual may be very useful which is required to be prepared in a simple, practical and graphic format whereby they can always be carried and can be available for quick reference at the site. For the Public awareness, there has to develop a good knowledge and understanding about Electricity Disaster. It is expected from the Department to take appropriate steps in this regard, at the earliest.

5.4. Status/ Inventory of trained professionals

The status/ inventory of trained disaster management professionals will be properly maintained and documented by the Energy Department.

5.5. Simulation/ Table Top and Mock Exercises

To measure the training effectiveness, and to check the actual disaster preparedness, the mock exercises and simulation drills will be chalked out at regular intervals, by Energy Department. The mock exercise observations will be discussed and documented for the future actions and record purpose.

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6. Disaster Response Plan The success of disaster response depends upon coordination amongst all concerned departments and stakeholders. The Incident Response System (IRS) is all about overall coordination mechanism amongst the departments & agencies.

6.1. Implementation of Incident Response System for Disaster response

A fully understood IRS mechanism shall adapt to address various scale/extent of operations as well as suit individual agency requirements. IRS constitutes an important part of the disaster response at the National, State, District, Sub-division, Tehsil and Block levels. It is very important to understand IRS first by the Department before going for the implementation. Disaster response is part of the disaster management process and it relates to actions taken in order to mitigate the consequences of an Disaster / incident. The IRS is essentially a management system which is used for organizing the human and material resource which is pressed in to service while responding to disasters. IRS is guided by a thorough planning ensures that the critical

resources which are used while responding to disasters are deployed in its rightful positions, are mobilized & demobilized in a timely manner to avoid wastage, and further emphasis on a detailed documentation of use of resources, actions and decisions.

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IRS achieves this by identifying required functions for responding to disasters and organizes them within an organization (as chart is depicted) which is suitable while responding to disaster. The activation of the staffing is done on the scale of the event and the demand for response. As, it is not possible to keep dedicated human resources on stand-by 24x7 waiting for a disaster event, the IRS envisages to draw trained persons and press them in to service to respond to disasters.

As the functional expertise required for responding to disasters are various kinds, the IRS

envisages to draw human resource with different expertise from different department or agencies and deploy them as a part of the responding team under the IRS framework.

The IRS design acknowledges that the functional expertise required for responding to disasters are available within the functioning environment of the State but they are scattered and they need to brought within an established and known organization chart so that the staff are aware of their positions and function within the team.

One of the primary requisite for implementation of IRS is to get the team members trained in their respective roles and create management structure/arrangement through consultations with respective State agencies traditionally responsible for undertaking response actions/measures. Prior training helps these staff to understand their roles and responsibilities when mobilized.

The important aspects of the IRS are:

It is a temporary team and shall handle only ‘response’ It can be implemented irrespective of size, location, type and complexity of disasters Develop a common understanding of the mission Develop a common operational picture It provides participatory, well structured, fail safe, multi-disciplinary, multi-departmental

and systematic approach to guide administrative mechanisms at all levels of the Government

Appoint persons with appropriate delegation of decision-making Create appropriate structures and process for coordinating operational decisions to be

taken at lowest possible level, and scale to highest necessary level The team members trained in their function, role and IRS operation for maximum

effectiveness Once the IRS team or the individual members are demobilized they return back to their

original job/role & responsibility Continuous training of the identified staff enhances their role clarity and effectiveness and

hence to the performance of the team.

6.2. The response plan - Incident Response Teams - Command Staff &

General Staff

IRS organization functions through Incident Response Teams (IRTs) in the field (depicted below). Responsible Officers (ROs) have been designated at the State (Chief Secretary) and District (District

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Magistrate) Level as overall in-charge of the incident response management. The RO may however delegate responsibilities to Incident Commander (IC), who in turn will manage the incident through IRTs. IRTs are pre-designated at three levels - State, District, Sub-Division Tehsil and Block. The RO will activate on receipt of early warning. In case of no warning, IRT will respond and contact RO for further support. A Nodal Officer (NO) has to be designated for proper coordination between the District, State and National Level in activating air support for response. Apart from RO and NO, the IRS has two main components: Command Staff and General Staff.

(i) Function of Command Staff The Command Staff consists of Incident Commander (IC), Information & Media Officer (IMO), Safety Officer (SO) and Liaison Officer (LO). They report directly to the IC and may have assistants. The Command Staff may or may not have supporting organizations under them.

(ii) Functions of General Staff General Staff has three components:

The Operations Section (OS) is responsible for directing the required tactical actions to meet incident objectives. Management of disaster may not immediately require activation of Branch, Division and Group. Expansion of the OS depends on the enormity of the situation and number of different types and kinds of functional Groups required in the response management. Planning Section (PS) is responsible for collection, evaluation and display of incident information, maintaining and tracking resources, preparing the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and other necessary incident related documentation. They will assess the requirement of additional resources, propose from where it can be mobilized and keep IC informed. Logistics/Finance Section (L/FS) is responsible for providing facilities, services, materials, equipment and other resources in support of the incident response. The Section Chief participates in development and implementation of the IAP, activates and supervises Branches and Units of his section. In order to ensure prompt and smooth procurement and supply of resources as per financial rules, the Finance Branch has been included in the L/FS.

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6.3. Formation of IRT at State, District, Sub-Division, Tehsil and Block levels

and involvement of Department of Energy (Power)

The IRT is a team comprising of all positions of IRS organisation headed by IC. The OS helps to prepare different tactical operations as required. The PS helps in obtaining different information and preparing plans as required. The L/FS assesses the availability and requirement of resources and takes action for obtaining them. IRTs will function at State, District, Sub-Division, Tehsil and Block levels. These teams will respond to all natural and manmade disasters. The lowest administrative unit (Sub-Division, Tehsil/Block) will be the first responder as the case may be. If the incident becomes complex and is beyond the control of IRT (Sub-Division, Tehsil/Block), the higher level IRT (District or State) will be informed and they will take over the response management. In such cases the lower level IRT will merge with higher level IRT.For formation of Incident Response Teams at State, District, Sub-division, Tehsil and Block levels, guidelines on Incident Response System published by NDMA may be followed.

The Energy Department will play a vital role being part of the Restoration Unit, under the domain of Logistics Section. The main responsibility of the Department will be to restore the power in the affected region. Preferably the Joint Secretary level Officer from Energy (Power) Department will be the representative in the Restoration Unit, which will be an integral part of the Logistics Section. Same is also being modified in the IRS Framework, as depicted in the IRS Guidelines of NDMA, GoI.

Apart from it, Energy Department representative will also represent Single Resource Unit/ Task Force, under the domain of Operations Section depending upon disaster type.

For further details, the last chapter on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) may be referred.

6.4. Triggering Mechanism for Deployment of IRT

Some of the natural hazards have a well established early warning system. States and Districts also have a functional 24 x 7 EOC / Control Room. On receipt of information regarding the impending disaster, the EOC will inform the RO, who in turn will activate the required IRT and mobilise resources. The scale of their deployment will depend on the magnitude of the incident.

At times the information about an incident may be received only on its occurrence without any warning. In such cases the local IRT (District, Sub-Division, Tehsil / Block) as the case may be, will respond and inform the higher authority and if required seek reinforcement and guidance.

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7. Recovery, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation:

7.1. Detailed damage and needs assessment:

The Energy (Power) Department will play an important role in the disaster loss & damage, especially related to the damage and repair of the damaged electrical poles and circuits, at the required locations.

According to the current situation and the damage occurred, the Secretary – Energy, will take a final call on the kind of support of support required from the other Departments, such as Revenue & allied agencies.

7.2. Reconstruction of social infrastructure

Energy Department will supplement in coordination with concerned Departments and agencies for the reconstruction of damaged power stations and other damage infrastructure related Energy (Power) functions.

7.3. Restoration measures to normalcy

Control rooms to be made operational at the district level in all disaster affected areas and coordination mechanism to be set up to keep in direct touch with the all concerned departments.

Supervisory teams consisting of revenue and Energy Department officials have to be constituted to supervise the enumeration work and list of beneficiaries prepared by the village officials.

Teams have to be constituted at district level also with senior officials to scrutinize list of victims reported by the mandals officers.

Consolidate the information of damaged power stations and the allied structure.

Monitoring of electrical supply, power should be restored or initiated immediately.

Liaison with other line departments and concerned agencies for proper coordination at the designated locations.

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8. Knowledge Management:

8.1. Creating network of knowledge institutions

The Energy (Power) Department, will identify competent technical institutions (region wise) in the State to institutionalize the mechanism of knowledge sharing. Then a network of knowledge institutions will be created. All related institutions will get connected.

8.2. Documentation of lessons learnt & practices

Under the knowledge management initiative, the key lessons learnt of past disasters so far and also the best disaster management practices pertaining to Energy sector will be documented. The same will also be uploaded on the departmental website.

9. Financial Arrangements

9.1. Annual budget for Department’s DM plan implementation

As per the National DM Act 2005, Section 40, sub-section (2) concerned State Department shall make (annual) provisions for financing the activities specified in the disaster management plan of Department and its smooth implementation. Funds for relief will be provisioned separately.

9.2. Provisioning of funds for specific DRR interventions

Energy (Power) Department will coordinate with other concerned Departments for provisioning of funds, specific to electrical power related DRR interventions. This will include funds for prevention, mitigation and disaster risk insurance. The other financing options will also be explored here.

9.3. 9.3 Provisioning of funds for Disaster Response and Direct Relief

As per DM Act Section 48, State Disaster Response Fund & District Disaster Response Fund will be established by State Govt. Further, there is a provision for release of National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) amount as per the specified items and norms of assistance of MHA. This will also cover any type of support required to the farmers/ users for agriculture and horticulture, post disaster. According to the type, the assistance will be provided as per norms, through State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) with regard to losses, which may be related to the restoration of electricity (power) in the disaster/ affected area.

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Apart from it, there is a continuous focus by Govt on the cashless economy and digitalization for easy, safe and prompt transaction, which will surely help in timely delivery of payment to the concerned entity associated with the Energy Department, internally as well as externally.

10. Dissemination, Review and updating of DM Plan:

10.1. Dissemination of DM plan to stakeholders

Disaster Mgmt Plan of Energy (Power) Department will be communicated and disseminated to all concerned stakeholders for clarity of roles, pertaining to electrical power aspects, in case of disasters and specific responsibilities point of view.

10.2. Periodic review of plan, annual updating

As per the DM Act 2005, Section 40(2) the Departmental DM plan will be reviewed and updated annually. Especially the contact list of nodal persons and resources will be checked, verified and updated.

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11. Summarized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of Energy

(Power) Department The Department of Energy (Power) plays a very crucial role in providing normalcy. As such, in disaster management restoration of power supply holds the key. The roles and responsibilities of the department (focusing on the ground) shall be: Disaster Phase wise 11.1. Pre-Disaster – Formation of DM Cell and manning with senior personnel drawn from key sections of the Department.

– In association with Urban Development Department work out preparedness and restoration of power supply measures in case of earthquake.

– In association with Water Resources Department prepare for emergency power supply in flood prone areas.

– In association with Labour and Industry Departments work out safety measures in Industrial Estate. 11.2. During Disaster – Restoration of power supply.

– Making proper lighting arrangements.

– Providing dedicated power supply to the rural areas during drought-like situations as per decision of the State Government. 11.3. Post Disaster – Power supply and lighting arrangements in rehabilitation areas.

- Restoration of power after prompt repair & maintenance in affected area. - Assist in reconstruction of damaged power stations, electrical poles & piles. 11.4 Normal Time Activities - Maps showing the power stations, sub-stations, Diversification of Power units (DPs),

Transformers and major electric lines with detail information. Inspect at every 3 months the power stations. Sub-stations etc; which are damage prone. _ The, plan should include for timely supply of electric poles, D.Ps, transformers etc; at the time of line disruption. _ To prepare an action plan for immediate procurement of the required tools and equipments for restoration of electric supply on temporary bases. _ To prepare a list of public properties, which are in the damage prone areas and will make advance arrangements to minimize the damage.

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12. Annexures APGENCO

S.no Designation Name Office

Phone

Fax Mobile

1 Chairman Sri Ajay Jain, IAS 040-23321774 040-23321775

040-23307766

9848882211

2 Managing Director Sri K Vijayanad,IAS

040-23317643 040-23499201

040-23317663

9440648739

3 Director/Hydel Sri Ch Nageswara Rao

040-23317661 040-23499398

8333820657

4 Director/Thermal Sri M P Sunder

Singh

040-23499202 040-

23499203

9440907151

5 Director/HR&IR Sri G V Apparao 040-39839515 040-23499598

8331898705

6 Director/

Finance&Commercial

Sri G

Adinarayana

040-23499701 040-

23499704

8332980544

7 Chief General Manager(Adm,IS & ERP)

Sri M Sujay Kumar

040-23499611/999

040-23499699

9490610756

8 Company Secretary Sri G Adinarayana

040-23499701 040-23499108

9490612547

9 JS/Personnel Smt V Usha 040-23499519 040-23499518

9490612522

10 Chief Engineer/TPC Sri K Sudheer

Babu

040-23499211 040-

23499299

9440817016

11 Chief Engineer/Generation

Sri R Ravindra Kumar

040-39839111 040-23499199

9490610758

12 Chief Engineer/

HPC&Hydel Projects

Sri R Prabhakara

Rao

040-23499321 040-

23499323

9493120074

13 Cheif Engineer/Civil/ Hydel&General Services

Sri K Ratna Babu 040-23399411 040-23499411

9493174030

14 Chief Engineer/Civil/ Thermal

Smt V Surya Lakshmi

040-23499412 040-23499415

8331990099

15 Chief Engineer/ Commercial & Planning)FAC

Sri P Siva Ramanjaneyulu

040-23499826 040-23499989

9490153267

16 FA&CCA(Audit&Trust) Sri P

Narasimhachary

040-23499766 040-

23499798

9490612552

9440817018

17 FA&CCA(Accts & Res) Sri B Venkatesulu Reddy

040-23499713 040-23499797

9440817004

18 Chief of Vigilance & Security Officer

Sri G V Apparao (FAC)

040-23840207 040-23840197

9490023755

19 Superintending Engineer/Quality Control

Sri L Narasimhulu 040-23832028 040-23832028

8332980545

20 Chief

Engineer/Dr.NTTPS

Sri R Prabhakar

Rao

0866-2882203 0866-

2882365

9440907600

21 Chief Engineer/Dr.NTTPS/TI & Stg-V Constrn

Smt M Padma sujatha

0866-2882308 0866-2881973

9440907601

22 Chief Engineer/RTPP Sri G Sree

Ramulu

08563-232403 08563-

232102

9440907113

23 Chief Engineer/SDSTPS G.Chandrasekhar Raju

0861-2314900 0861-2314800

9490449513

24 Chief

Engineer/Srisailam HES

Sri P Kumar Babu 08524-286695 08524-

286528

9490612530

25 Superintending Sri V Rambabu 08524-285601 08524- 9490612540

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Engineer/SRBPH 285602

26 Divisional

Eningeer/NSRCPH

Sri Y Sreenivas 08642-242301 08642-

242301

9490644910

27 Superintending Engineer/NSTPHEP

Sri S Sesha Reddy

08642-255701 08642-255700

9440817009

28 Chief

Engineer/O&M/Seleru Complex

Sri L Mohan Rao 08748-274271 08748-

274192

9490612506

29 Divisional Eningeer/US Sri K Sudhakar 08938-233201 08938-233201

9490612518

DESIGNATION OFFICE E-MAIL

Chairman & Managing Director 040-

23317657 [email protected]

Joint Managing Director (Comml &HRD) 040-


Joint Managing Director (Vigilance & Security) 040-


Director (Finance) 040-


Director (Projects) 040-


Director (Grid,Transmission & Management) 040-


Executive Director(Mechanical) 040-


Executive Director (Planning,RAC &Reforms) 040-


Executive Director/General (Corporate Communications)

040- 23311098

[email protected]

Chief Engineer(SLDC) 040-


Chief Engineer (Power Systems) 040-


Chief Engineer (Lift Irrigation) 040-


Chief Engineer (Construction-I) 040-


Chief Engineer (400 KV Lines & Substations) 040-


Chief Engineer (Transmission) 040-


Chief Engineer (IPC/APPCC) 040-


Chief Engineer (Civil) 040-


mailto:[email protected]

















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Chief Engineer (Construction-II) 040-


Chief Engineer (Commercial/APPCC) 040-


Chief Engineer (Telecom) 040-


Chief Engineer (EA,O & IT,RAPDRP)

040- 23317649

[email protected]

Chief General Manager (HRD & Training) 040-


Additional Secretary 040-


Chief Engineer/Vijayawada Zone 0866-


Chief Engineer/Vizag Zone 0891-


Chief Engineer/Kadapa Zone 08562- 241319

[email protected]

FA & CCA (A,E&R) 040-


FA & CCA (Corporate Finance) 040-


FA & CCA (Trust Resources) 040-


NAME DESIGNATION E-MAIL

K. Vijayanand Chairman and Managing Director

(FAC)

[email protected]

P. Umapathi, I.P.S Joint Managing Director (Vigilance & Security)

[email protected]

Dinesh Parchuri Joint Managing Director (Finance,Comml,IPC,HRD&IT)

[email protected]

S.Subrahmanyam Director (Projects) [email protected]

R.Nagaraja Swamy Director (Grid & Transmission Management)

[email protected]

B.V.Shanti Seshu Executive Director, HRD & Planning

[email protected]

A Chandra Sekhar Reddy Executive Director (General)

[email protected]

Ch.V.Subba Rao Chief Engineer (Lift Irrigation,EA & Opn)

[email protected]

J.Devanand Chief Engineer (Construction)

[email protected]

Y.Adam Chief Engineer [email protected]























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(400KV Construction)

K.Sudha Rani Chief Engineer (Transmission)

[email protected]

G.Raja Babu Chief Engineer ( IPC & Power Systems)

[email protected]

M.B.Srinivas Chief Engineer (Civil)

[email protected]

K.Kanchan Babu Chief Engineer (SLDC ) [email protected]

K.Surendra Babu Chief Engineer (Commercial)

[email protected]

S.Ananda Rao Chief Engineer (Telecom)

[email protected]

M V Surya Kala Additional Secretary [email protected]

K. Praveen Kumar Chief Engineer/Vijayawada Zone

[email protected]

P. Surya Chandram Chief Engineer/Vizag Zone [email protected]

S.Sreeramulu Chief Engineer/Kadapa Zone

[email protected]

V . Balasubramanyam ED / Finance (FAC) [email protected]

VBS . Kumara Gupta FA & CCA (Corporate Finance),

(FAC)

[email protected]













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