The PIL filed by social activist Sushil Levi claimed that Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam (MPUVN)--the nodal agency under the state government to implement new and renewable energy related initiatives--reduced the battery power bank capacity of the solar power plants installed at seven primary health and community health centres in Vidisha district.
He has cited media reports to claim that poor power backup and low battery power of the solar plants had resulted in death of newborns in these institutions.
Levi has also sought action against officials of the MPUVN for allegedly reducing the battery power.
"It is a very serious matter. Most of the primary health care centres in Madhya Pradesh do not have proper power back up and it is endangering the lives of infants. The state government should constitute an enquiry into it," he said.
The petition was filed in the High Court as repeated representations to the MPUVN seeking a probe in the matter did not elicit any response, said Levi.