In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to show solidarity over Covid-19 by switching off lights at 9 PM for 9 minutes tomorrow, ie 5th April; Power Ministry has assured that adequate protocols/arrangements are in place to handle the variation in demand when people switch off their lights at the same time.

Power Ministry has clarified that the appeal by PM concerns voluntarily switch off lights only and there is no call to switch off either streetlight or appliances like TV, Refrigerator, AC.

Further, Centre has said that local bodies are advised to keep streetlights on to avoid any law and order problems. The lights in hospitals and other essential services will remain on.