A ray of hope for us Nagpurians.

A ray of hope for us Nagpurians.

Some time back,(2/5/20). I had written about good looking Futala Lake.

Some more good news.

Nagpur city has lot of isolated spots in midst of residential localities. Few of the Nagpurian's without any discipline and civic sense start throwing garbage at these spots. Soon that isolated spot turns in garbage dump. 

People residing in those areas do not like it. There is lot of bickering and bitching about it. But no one does anything about it.

Eventually some good citizens lodges a complaint. With NMC it needs to be done more than once.
After few manys the garbage has become mountainous. NMC staff may arrive with a truck and a JCB. Pick up major part of garbage and leave.
The cycle continues infinitium. 
Some time back, during my morning walk I noticed that MNC staff with a mini truck was removing whatever garbage had collected after one such occasion. Next day I made it a point to see all such isolated spots in my neighbourhood.
Lo and behold all were clean.
It appears after the arrival of New Municipal Commissioner, MNC seems to have woken up. More power to him.
I sincerely hope that when NMC has finally woken up, Nagpurians without discipline and cicicsense also wake up.
Unless that happens Nagpur will never become CLEAN & SMART. 

Indifferent and 'could not careless" attitude of MSEDCL.

Indifferent and 'could not careless" attitude of MSEDCL.

Last year in July, WYITHOUT subsidy, with very altruistic motive of saving the world environment. To respond to  policy of Govt of India to install alternate source of energy, I installed roof top solar system. Of course with electricity bill of only Rs 90/- as demand charges. I was saving of almost Rs 1000/- pm which was a great motivator. 

Happy state of affairs did not last. 

In my electricity bill for December I was charged Rs 320/- as demand charges. which is more than THREE TIMES the correct charges. I rang up representative of the firm, they have commitment to give after sales service. He accompanied me to Trimurti Nagar Sub Division of MSEDCL. 

There were 4-5 other people in the same boat having been slapped with demand charges of Rs 320/-.

Staff at Trimurti Nagar was quite helpful. They informed us that Correct tariff code for our single phase residential connection is " 90 LT I Res. 1". In this case higher demand charges have been levied due to entry of wrong tariff code of  "92 LT-I A" which is the code for 3 phase connection. 

They projected our case to higher level. My complaint was acknowledged as " Tariff Change application no 24944619 on 23 Jan" . Till date there is no response.

To add insult to injury in the  bill for January the same thing happened. I made on line complaint which was acknowledged as "request ID 00000  14814849"

I do not understand why should a COMPLAINT be acknowledged as REQUEST.

When contacted, firm representative informed me that hundreds of customers of all the firms installing roof top solar panels are facing the same problem. They have repeatedly approached various divisional offices. Only reply they have received is that " The do not know how or why this has happened. It was done by IT dept and they are helpless and cannot help.

As informed to me by my rep, When contacted Mr. Kundan T Bhise, Executive Engineer Congress Nagar division office, replied that "he has no idea. It has been done by IT dept and he cannot help" etc.

I fail to Understand why an Executive Engineer cannot take up the matter with IT department. As if IT Dept is

an alien entity beyond communication.

It reflects nothing else but totally indifferent and “Could not care less” attitude.

 Will somebody in MSEDCL please pay heed to plight of hapless customers.

A ray of hope for us Nagpurians.

 Futala Lake is normally was full of lot of garbage, particularly toward the overflow point, being choked to death by hyacinth growth covering almost half the lake surface.
Couple of days back when returning from Vayusena Nagar looked at a sight which came as very pleasant surprise.
Futala lake was was clean !!! There was no hyacinth to be seen anywhere  on lake  surface !!!
Under the overcast sky with rain laden heavy clouds and gentle breeze blowing, pristine condition of our beloved water body gladdened the heart.
Looking at the scene felt that NMC seems to be waking up under new boss.
There is ray of hope for us Nagpurians.
PS:
Will request concerned authorities to clean up the muck collected near over flow point.

Clean and Hyacinth free Futala.

 Muck and garbage collected near overflow point.

Took Our friends for their first ride on metro.

Facebook Post "Our First ride in " My Metro" ("माझी मेट्रो")" had generated some interest among our friends.
Fixed up with Tats and Jaya to take them on their  first ride in matro.
All of us enjoyed the ride immensely. So much so that lots of youngsters and co passengers were giving us bemused look.
Which surprisingly added to our enjoyment.
 I recommend irrespective of their age should become young again and enjoy new things in life.
 Try it. You will be happier for it. 

Entry. Scan QR code on your ticket here to gain entry.