Power Ministry Alerts State Government Regarding Electricity Amid Bharat Bandh

In India, Central Trade Associations and Banks, called for a nationwide strike on March 28 & 29, to protest against the Central Government. In regard to this, the Union Power Ministry, alerted state governments and electricity department, to ensure maintenance and reliability of electricity round-the-clock to people, without fail. The advisory released read, "A 24X7 control room may be made functional for information dissemination and for handling any contingency".