Power sector veteran flags electrical safety lapses, seeks reforms to curb accidents
TNN / Jun 10, 2026, 12:14 (IST)
Highlighting a critical issue, former power regulator D Radhakrishna has stressed the immediate need for reform in electrical safety regulations, prompted by alarming accidents and fatalities linked to electrocutions across the nation. In his proposal, he calls for third-party certification, regular building inspections, and robust law enforcement, along with the creation of a specialized national overseeing agency.