CGRF conferences to begin on July 8 in EPDCL limits

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**Summary:**

The text presents a collection of content offerings from “The Hindu” newspaper, covering various topics like world affairs from an Indian perspective, Karnataka news, cinema reviews, technology news, science, data analysis, health, and book reviews. Specifically, it announces that the Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (CGRF) will be holding conferences across districts served by the Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (EPDCL) starting July 8, 2025, to address consumer complaints related to electricity supply. The first conference will be in Tekkali (Srikakulam district) with another planned for Padmanabham (Visakhapatnam district) on July 17. The public can access details online or by calling the toll-free number.

**News Article:**

**Consumer Grievances Forum to Hold Electricity Complaint Conferences Across EPDCL Districts**

**Visakhapatnam, India – July 5, 2025** – The Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (CGRF) announced today that it will be hosting a series of conferences across districts under the Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (EPDCL) to address consumer complaints related to electricity supply. The conferences, which begin on July 8, 2025, aim to provide a platform for residents to directly voice their concerns and seek resolution.

According to CGRF Chairman B. Satyanarayana, the first conference will take place in Tekkali (Srikakulam district). A subsequent conference is scheduled for Padmanabham (Visakhapatnam district) on July 17, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

Consumers are encouraged to attend the conferences and are advised to visit the EPDCL website for more details on dates, locations, and agenda. The CGRF also reminded the public that they can lodge complaints regarding electricity supply issues by calling the toll-free number 1912. This initiative underscores the CGRF’s commitment to ensuring efficient and reliable electricity services for all consumers within the EPDCL region.

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