Adani Electricity runs electrical safety drive with Dahi Handi mandals in Mumbai
Synopsis
As Mumbai gears up for Dahi Handi, Adani Electricity has gone beyond the meter — sending field teams to pandal sites to brief organisers on electrical dos and don'ts, from ISI-Mark wiring to keeping human pyramids away from overhead lines. It is a reminder that India's biggest festive gatherings still carry underappreciated electrical hazards.
Key Takeaways
Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited conducted an electrical safety awareness campaign on 4 September ahead of Janmashtami and Dahi Handi .
Teams visited pandal sites across the company's licensed area to brief Dahi Handi organisers and their electrical contractors.
Key guidelines include using ISI-Mark cables , MCB and RCCB devices, metered temporary connections, and licensed contractors for all wiring.
Organisers were warned not to tie handi structures to electric poles or place platforms near overhead power lines.
A 24x7 toll-free helpline — 19122 — is available for any power-related emergency during the festival.
Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited on Friday, 4 September launched a city-wide electrical safety awareness campaign in collaboration with Dahi Handi mandals across its licensed area in Mumbai, ahead of the Janmashtami and Dahi Handi festivities. Company teams met organisers and their licensed electrical contractors to walk them through safe electrical practices specific to pandal setups.
What the Campaign Covered
Field teams from Adani Electricity visited key locations in advance, inspecting sites, deploying staff, and coordinating with both organisers and local administration. The outreach focused on distributing a structured set of Do's and Don'ts tailored to the unique electrical risks that large outdoor festivals — with human pyramids, stage lighting, and sound systems — can create.
Key Safety Guidelines for Organisers
Among the recommended practices, organisers were advised to maintain a safe distance between the handi platform and human pyramid area from overhead power lines, obtain a metered temporary electrical connection for all stage and decoration lighting, and ensure all wiring is handled exclusively by a licensed electrical contractor. The use of ISI-Mark cables, MCB, and RCCB safety devices with appropriate capacity was also stressed, along with proper earthing of all metal structures, trusses, scaffolding, and poles.
On the prohibitions side, organisers were told not to tie ropes, banners, or handi structures to electric poles, stay wires, or street light poles. Placing platforms or billboards under overhead power lines, drawing electricity directly from street power lines, spraying water near electrical points or distribution boards, and climbing power poles or transformer structures to watch the event were all explicitly flagged as dangerous.
What the Company Said
An Adani Electricity spokesperson said: 'Dahi Handi is an integral part of Mumbai's festive spirit and our aim is to ensure that everyone enjoys the festival safely and responsibly. Our teams have completed advance preparations by inspecting key locations, deploying staff, and coordinating with the organizers and administration.'
The spokesperson added: 'We urge everyone to celebrate with enthusiasm, but give top priority to safety. In case of any emergency related to power supply, pandal organisers or customers can contact our 24x7 toll-free helpline 19122.'
Responsibility and Accountability
The company clarified that on-site installation, wiring, and all related arrangements remain the responsibility of the Organising Board and its licensed contractor. This delineation is particularly important given that temporary electrical setups at large public gatherings have historically been a source of accidents during festive seasons across Maharashtra.
With Janmashtami celebrations drawing large crowds across Mumbai, the campaign underscores the growing emphasis on proactive utility-led safety outreach during high-footfall public events.
Point of View
But their real value lies in enforcement follow-through, not just pamphlet distribution. Temporary electrical setups at mass gatherings remain a persistent hazard across Maharashtra, and the onus being placed entirely on the Organising Board and its contractor — as Adani Electricity's own statement notes — means accountability is diffuse. A stronger model would involve post-event compliance audits. That said, proactive outreach by a licensed distributor before a high-footfall event is meaningfully better than reactive incident response.
NationPress
4 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Adani Electricity Dahi Handi safety campaign?
It is an electrical safety awareness drive conducted by Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited on 4 September, in which company teams visited Dahi Handi mandals across their licensed area to educate organisers and electrical contractors on safe pandal wiring practices.
What are the key electrical safety Do's for Dahi Handi organisers?
Organisers should obtain a metered temporary electrical connection, use ISI-Mark cables and RCCB/MCB safety devices, hire a licensed electrical contractor for all wiring, ensure earthing of metal structures, and keep the handi and human pyramid area away from overhead power lines.
What should Dahi Handi organisers avoid doing with electricity?
Organisers must not tie handi structures or ropes to electric poles, draw power directly from street lines, spray water near electrical points or distribution boards, overload circuits, or allow anyone to climb power poles or transformer structures during the event.
Who is responsible for on-site electrical arrangements at Dahi Handi pandals?
According to Adani Electricity, the on-site installation, wiring, and all related arrangements are the responsibility of the Organising Board and its licensed electrical contractor.
What is the emergency helpline number for power issues during Dahi Handi?
Pandal organisers and customers can reach Adani Electricity's 24x7 toll-free helpline at 19122 for any power supply emergency during the Janmashtami and Dahi Handi festivities.
