Streetlights functioning during the day time is now a regular feature in different parts of the State. In Ponda too a similar situation exists. Power is wasted unnecessarily. Although streetlights are supposed to be switched off at 6 am, these are seen glowing even during the day time. On Saturday (May 12) at 8 am, electrical fixtures near Ponda Commerce Centre building at Tisk (in Ponda) were noticed in working condition. At Varkhandem area too, we come across streetlights functioning as late as 9 am and 9.30 am on many occasions. At times, the same are switched on at 5 pm instead of 6 pm. Over the years such a tendency continues and the authorities concerned do not seem to be initiating appropriate action against officials failing to undertake their tasks satisfactorily. It is
absolutely necessary that the available power supply is not wasted and is utilised in the best possible manner. Let us hope that at least now the higher officials at the electricity department in Ponda will take a serious note of this important matter and initiate prompt positive steps to minimise wastage of the much precious energy on a permanent basis. This in turn would reduce our dependence on the neighbouring states for acquiring additional power supply.
Pravin U Sardessai, Adpai
