Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company #MSEDCL employs around 3,200 line women all over the state. These women employees are working continuously for un-interrupted power supply in the State. #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay | All India Radio News

A Twitter video shared by All India Radio News on March 8 shows a woman worker performing duties for Maharashtra's electricity department. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company employs around 3,200 line women all over the state. These female workers put in consistent effort to maintain the state's electricity supply. Although the internet community applauded the participation of women in the industry, they expressed concern about the inadequate safety harnesses and other equipment.

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited has begun automatic power disconnections for smart meter users who fail to pay bills within 45 days across Maharashtra. In Pune alone, 8,000 consumers were disconnected in five days. Bills must be paid within 21 days, followed by a 15-day notice. Power is restored automatically after payment. The move aims to improve efficiency, but concerns over public awareness remain. | PuneMirror.in