Apropos the editorial “Powerless at noon”, I would like to say that the political blame game that followed the power grid failure indicates the government’s lack of clarity and direction. The responsibility rests with the regulator. If things do not change, states will not shy away from overdrawing power in the future too. Therefore, the need of the hour is to implement strict guidelines and ensure compliance.
Not only do such power crises send a negative signal to the world but they also lay bare the lack of reform in the sector. Just imagine, the Delhi Metro had to depend on Bhutan for power supply.
Bal Govind Noida
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