Power Cuts, Low Voltage Plague South 24 Parganas: Residents Demand New Power House

• Kumropada residents in South 24 Parganas face increasing power cuts and low voltage issues with summer's onset.
• A new power house was sanctioned for Chhatua, between Nandakumarpur and Kumropada, to address long-standing electricity problems.
• Despite land inspection by electricity officials, construction of the 33/11 KV substation on three bighas of land has not yet begun in full swing.
• The new substation aims to supply electricity to Kumropada and neighboring Patharpratima, reducing reliance on distant Bijoyganj.
• Local residents express frustration over the delay, questioning why the project is taking so long despite assurances from the electricity department.