Muzaffarpur Electricity Department: The Electricity Department in Muzaffarpur has made special arrangements to keep the power supply running during Chhath Puja 2026. The department has cancelled the leaves of all officers and employees with immediate effect. Everyone has been asked to stay available and continue their duties throughout the festival.
The Muzaffarpur Electricity Supply Circle has been placed on high alert so that any power cut or technical problem can be handled quickly. The arrangements cover both urban and rural areas. Special attention will be given during the morning and evening Arghya rituals when thousands of devotees visit the riverbanks and Chhath ghats. Chhath Puja will be observed from November 13 to November 16 this year.
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Special Teams Deployed At Chhath Ghats
Electricity Superintending Engineer Pankaj Rajesh has issued instructions to make sure that the arrangements are completed on time. Under the special plan prepared by the department, teams have been placed at different locations across the city and near Chhath ghats.
The staff will carry important repair equipment and safety kits. They’ll also keep checking the electricity arrangements to prevent any problem during the festival.
In case of a sudden power cut, broken wires or other electrical faults, quick-response teams will reach the affected area and start repair work immediately.
According to a separate report by Hindustan, electricity workers will also be deployed at 20 Chhath ghats in the city. They’ll wear company uniforms with emergency contact numbers printed on them so devotees can easily reach them when needed.
24-Hour Control Room Arrangements
The department has also opened a special control room to monitor the electricity supply and receive complaints from consumers. Staff members have been assigned duties in different shifts so that the facility can work 24 hours a day.
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Extra attention will be given during both the evening and morning Arghya. This is being done to make sure that devotees and vratis don’t face problems while performing the rituals.
The control room will also help officials track power failures and send repair teams to the affected locations without unnecessary delays.
Helpline Numbers For Electricity Complaints
- Control Room: 9264456400
- Nodal Officer Manoj Kumar Jaiswal: 7763815485
The number 9264456400 is also listed on the North Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd (NBPDCL) website as the Muzaffarpur West divisional control room number.
