The Times of India           23.12.2013

Chandigarh Municipal Corporation to run tubewells on generators

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation is finally going to purchase 8 mobile generator sets for the smooth running of water supply during the power cuts in the city. These generator sets will be purchased at a cost of Rs 96 lakh.

As the tubewells of the city are operated with electricity, these shut down during power cuts leaving the residents high and dry.

"These generators will have the capacity of 125KVA and will be mounted on four wheelers trolleys for easy movement. The capacity of these gensets has been worked out taking into consideration the existing load at boosting stations," said an official of the MC's engineering wing.

The matter was initially discussed in detail in the finance and contract committee (F&CC) where the members approved the proposal. However, as huge amount was involved, the matter was brought up in the monthly general House meeting of the municipal corporation two days ago where it was approved by all members.

The residents were not getting water during power cuts and the situation was becoming more chaotic during summers.

Though the MC has been sending water tankers during that power cuts, since the authority has very few tankers, they were not catering the entire city.