Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) is accelerating the establishment of five electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) buses in the districts of Nellore, Kadapa, Anantapur, Kurnool, and Tirupati. The project is estimated to cost Rs 15 crore.
Review Meeting Highlights
APSPDCL Chairman and Managing Director Shivashankar Lotheti reviewed the progress of the works through a video conference from the corporate office on Friday. The meeting was attended by Superintending Engineers of the respective districts, APSRTC officials, and contractors.
During the review, Lotheti stated that APSPDCL is setting up EV charging stations at Nellore, Kadapa, Anantapur, Kurnool, and Mangalam to support the operation of RTC electric buses in the region. He directed contractors to prioritize quality while executing the works and complete the projects by June 20 this year in coordination with APSPDCL and APSRTC officials.
Lotheti instructed contractors to immediately bring any obstacles in execution to the notice of the concerned circle Superintending Engineers and resolve issues without delay to ensure the timely completion of the projects.
Participants in the Meeting
Director (Projects & IT) P Ayub Khan, Director (Technical & HRD) K Guravaiah, Chief General Manager K Sampath Kumar, General Manager Jagadeesh, Superintending Engineers Raghavendram, Sheshadri Sekhar, Pradeep Kumar, and Chandrasekhar, along with RTC regional managers and contractors, participated in the meeting.
This initiative is part of the state's efforts to promote electric mobility and reduce carbon emissions. The charging stations will facilitate the seamless operation of electric buses, contributing to a greener and more sustainable public transport system in Andhra Pradesh.
