A sms before the power cut, What an idea Sirji..

Is there any data to be collected. Sending sms to multiple (any number) of users is as easy as typing text. u get spam from marketers all the time dont u. Just a matter of tying up with a service provider. and its really cheap too.

It is an idea that could have been implemented a few years before as well. With one of highest mobile users in the world, bulk sms facility and mobile nos. of most customers available with the power utility, it is just a matter of few work hours of the utility's back-end team to implement it. And as per user convenience it could be day saver for many consumers.

I have seen many comment showing concern of collecting the data.

See in most of the region there is only one power distribution company. So collect the data from the mobile company for that perticular circle / region and send the mass SMS.

In the above approach some people may get the SMS, which may not be pertain to him. So he / she will delete it, like we keep on deleting messages whole day.

So nothing to worry on this. JUST DO IT.

This is indeed a good idea 

But this is just a alternative to adjust with the problem and not the solution to the problem

When will INDIA come out of power cutting phase??

Till such time,  we reach self-sufficiency in Power production. We need to find out a convenient way to work on our schedules without disturbances. Particularly, for an office-goers, it will help plan his activities in Office / Home.

For a Scheduled power-cut , we do not need any notice . Because it is fixed time on regular basis. But, abrupt or unlikely event when they are to go for power-cut, it will be much appreciated by all concerned.

All, including production, construction & operation guys can plan accordingly their duties. It avoids lot of down-time in industrial sector. Essential acivities can be planned to satisfy the customers accordingly.

Also, it gives enough opportunity for people to activate either their generator or solar for ready for the black-out.

This is a very good idea. Now in some of the states, the farmers can switch on the motors from wherever they are. But, the electricity board should be IT enabled to do it efficiently.

I think this is a good idea. But the tough task is to collect data.

ofcourse this can be a hit.. Must say futuristic one, just collect data of those who have their pan-cards or from rationcard department or from anyother sources. Then govt have to tieup with service providers like airtel, voda, mtnl etc and assign job resonsiblitites to them.

Alternative solution also exists, Just issue a form for those who want to activate sms service from electricity department. They just have to fill a one time form for sms activation service and then follow the same procedures as most of the banks are following these days. Benefits :: users can get information abt their bills and other updates too