Maharashtra begins inspection of Covid hospitals
April 29, 2021
The Maharashtra government has commenced the State-wide inspection of electrical systems and lifts installed in public and private Covid hospitals to prevent fires due to short circuits and faulty electrical set-up, said a press statement issued by the Energy Department on Thursday.
Following a series of fires at Covid hospitals, State Energy Minister, Nitin Raut, has ordered electrical safety and technical inspection audit. All electrical and lift inspectors in the State have been asked to complete the process as soon as possible. A Standard Operating Procedure has also been issued. While conducting the audit, Raut has also instructed to take the local bodies and the District Disaster Management Committee into confidence.