Dear KSEB Officer,
This is something many of us go through every time the power goes out.
We call the section office.
And what do we hear?
π "The number you’ve dialed is busy..."
Again and again. For 20... 30... 40 minutes. Then we give up.
Can this be improved? Yes, and here's a simple suggestion:
➡️ Instead of a busy tone, let a recorded voice update callers:
π’ “Power to Medical College area is affected due to maintenance work and will be restored by 8 PM.”
Just one message. It can save thousands of calls and anxious customers from guessing and waiting in the dark—literally.
Here are two easy ways KSEB can keep citizens informed:
1️⃣ Set up auto voice updates on landline calls – Coordinate with BSNL to play recorded updates instead of busy tones.
2️⃣ Use WhatsApp Status & DP – Each section can post outage updates as status or image. Creating a poster takes just 2 minutes on Canva!
These two platforms—calls and WhatsApp—are what most people already use. You don’t need apps or alerts. Just clear updates when it matters most.
We know power restoration takes time. But good communication can restore peace of mind instantly.
These steps would:
- Reduce the number of enquiry calls to KSEB offices,
- Increase public satisfaction,
- Save time for both consumers and staff,
Thank you for your service and for considering this suggestion. Hope these thoughts are helpful in improving your public interaction systems.
π Hoping this reaches the right ears. This fix is simple, doable, and citizen-friendly.