'Only lights should be switched off. The lights at hospitals and other essential services will remain on,' the Ministry said The Ministry of Power issued a few clarifications on Saturday regarding PM Narendra Modi's appeal to citizens to voluntarily switch off lights between 9:00 pm to 9:09 pm on 5 April to stave off the coronavirus threat. "Some apprehensions have been expressed that this may cause instability in grid and voltage fluctuation which may harm electrical appliances.These apprehensions are misplaced," the ministry said.
The ministry further said that there has been no call to switch off street lights or appliances at homes. "Only lights should be switched off.