BEST call centre for outage plaints
Mumbai: Facing criticism over poor response during power outages, BEST on Tuesday announced a monsoon preparedness plan that includes setting up a dedicated call centre and hiring temporary staff. Officials acknowledged a staff shortage in the power supply division, with around 150 employees retiring annually since 2012. In previous monsoons, nearly 800 casual labourers were hired to manage breakdowns and complaints. TNN
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