Orientation programme on LED street lights in ULBs

Bhubaneswar: A one-day orientation programme of electrical engineers on smart LED street lights in ULBs was held in SUDA conference hall on Friday.

G Mathi Vathanan, Principal Secretary Housing and Urban Development asked the engineers to get themselves acquainted with new technologies.

“Being technocrats, we expect all of you to be in sync with changing and new technologies that can bring efficiency and transparency to your work. That will help achieve the mandate of our 5T initiative of the state,” he said.

This department has a major responsibility of providing street lights in all ULB areas and advised the engineers to work with commitment and transparency. He also asked them to ensure no area in their jurisdiction is without light.

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He advised the engineers to have complete trust on their own merit and they should work without any fear or favour. Vathanan also instructed for monthly review, grievance redressal and performance evaluation.

Director Municipal Administration Sangramjit Naik said the electrical engineers have a responsibility to see all the street lights are functioning properly.

Financial Adviser Sanjaya Kumar Parmanik discussed regarding funds availability, expenditure and emphasised timely release of payments, so that things can run smoothly.

Director SUDA and Joint Secretary Sarada Prasad Panda put emphasis on 5T mantra in implementation of the projects and informed there are 5 lakh smart LED lights that are installed replacing all conventional lights.

He highlighted that Odisha is the only State in the country where all street lights are converted to smart LEDs. Among the participants 17 electrical engineers, 11 maintenance and evaluation experts (electrical) State team from OUIDF, procurement specialists and other officials were present.