"About 6,000 employees will be on duty to ensure adequate generation and distribution. The accent is on uninterrupted power supply and electrical safety," CESC officials said.
Till today, more than 4,000 applications were received for special connection to puja pandals and some more are expected within the next two days since the last day for submitting applications was extended to September 22.
Ballygunge Durga Puja Samity Maddox Square and New Land Puja Committee are seeking highest load this year with 370 KW and 350 KW respectively.