Electricity Department Adds 5.5 MW to South Andaman Grid, Eases Power Shortage

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 31: The Electricity Department, A&N Administration has successfully added 2.5 MW power to the grid of Sri Vijaya Puram on 14.09.2025 with the revival of three Diesel Generator units in the existing 10 MW private power plant at Bambooflat following extensive repair and restoration efforts. Further, additional power of 3 MW has also been added to the grid on Oct. 26 with constant and continuous efforts of Electricity Department under the guidance of A & N Administration. With this achievement, the available power capacity has increased from 33 MW to 38.5 MW during evening peak hours thereby providing relief to the consumers. Further, steps are underway for revival of 1 MW redundant DG set in the same power plant at Bambooflat by Nov.10, 2025 which will enhance the over