CEA Marks Electrical Safety Day with 鈥楽uraksha Shakti鈥� Launch

30 Jun 2025 CW Team

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in partnership with BSES, observed Electrical Safety Day 2025 in New Delhi on 26 June. Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik launched the mascot 鈥楽uraksha Shakti鈥� and a new Electrical Safety Handbook at the event.

This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淪mart Energy, Safe Nation,鈥� highlighted the growing importance of safety amid rising use of EV charging, battery energy storage systems, and rooftop solar. Over 300 participants, including officials from utilities, RWAs, and prosumers, attended in person, with more than 25,000 viewers joining online.

Speakers, including Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal and CEA Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad, called for a proactive safety mindset across the sector. Technical sessions addressed safe practices for modern energy systems.

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Centre Releases Model Rules to Boost Agroforestry

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued Model Rules for tree felling in agricultural lands to support agroforestry and simplify regulations. The rules aim to enhance rural livelihoods, promote sustainable agriculture, and reduce dependency on natural forests. Under the new system, farmers must register plantations on the National Timber Management System (NTMS) portal by submitting land data, GPS locations, and tree species. Geotagged images and updates will enable traceability. Verified applications will lead to tree felling permits by designated agencies. ..