In order to ensure safety of users against hazards of electric leakage, TATA Power -DDL and Havells India  signed an MoU (Memorandum of understanding) to strengthen the distribution of electrical protection devices in North and North-Western parts of Delhi.

 Sanjay Banga, CEO of TPDDL said, "The discom is committed to consumer safety and has joined hands with Havells to drastically reduce the electricity related accidents which result in loss of life and property," he said. "I urge all consumers to install a suitable device for earth leakage protection at their homes or premises. To further reinforce the need of electricity safety, the discom will also be sensitizing consumers and arranging for trainings of local electricians on the importance and implementation of safe technology," he added.

Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCBs) is extremely critical in ensuring human safety as they protect us from current leakage, a senior discom official said, adding that  today we are surrounded by electrical devices and most of us are not aware about the hazards that come along due to lack of proper protection devices not being used.

Delhi has recorded maximum electrical related fatalities over the last decade. Deploying 'Miniature Circuit Breakers' (MCB) is the most common practice that is followed to ensure protection of electrical devices from short circuit and overload. However, MCB does not ensure safety of the users when it comes to current leakage.

As per the Regulatory Guidelines (DERC) ELCB are a must as no new connection will be energized in Delhi unless a suitable earth leakage protection device has been installed at consumer premises.

The official further informed that the electrical leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) will be made available across all 12 Tata Power-DDL Customer Care Centers at subsidized price from Oct. 1 2019 onwards.