New Delhi, 22 August 2008

Press Release

Delhi Floods: BSES continues with its flood relief operations for the 4^th day

Distributes thousands of food packets to the displaced

• BSES’ flood relief operations continue for the 4^th day
• Today, BSES’ senior management visited flood affected areas – taking stock of its flood relief operations
• Over the last 4 days, BSES has distributed thousands of packets of food
• BSES will continue with its flood relief operations, for as long as the situation demands

· Some of the areas where food packets are being distributed included - (i) Old Yamuna Bridge. (ii)

Yamuna Bridge (Wazirabad), (iii) Batla House / Zakir Nagar, (iv) Usmanpur Pushta, and (v)

Babarpur Khadar (near Sonia Vihar)

BSES continues to lend a helping hand to those affected by the Delhi floods. Since the start of BSES’ flood relief operations on 19 August 2008, the company has distributed thousands of food packets to the needy in its licensed area.

Today, BSES’ top management inspected flood affected areas, including Usmanpur Pushta, taking a first hand stock of its flood relief operations.

Rising levels of the Yamuna have left hundreds of people displaced in Delhi, especially those belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of the society. “As a Bhagidari parter, BSES will continue to render all necessary support to those affected by the floods, for as long as the situation demands”, said Mr Arun Kanchan, CEO, BSES.

“For the purpose, BSES has organised six teams – each consisting between 5 and 10 officials, depending on the area. The entire flood relief exercise by BSES is being undertaken under the direct supervision of its senior management”, added a BSES official.

Some of the areas / relief camps where BSES teams are distributing food packets include:

· Old Yamuna Bridge

· Yamuna Bridge (Wazirabad)

· Batla House / Zakir Nagar

· Usmanpur Pushta (Gali No 1, 2, 3 and 5)

· Babarpur Khadar (near Sonia Vihar)

BSES, Delhi’s premier power distribution company, is committed to ensuring quality and reliable electricity supply to all its consumers.

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