CHANDIGARH — Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh addressed media representatives to announce that the state has restored an uninterrupted power supply in Punjab. The minister confirmed that no forced power cuts occurred from yesterday morning through today. This update follows intense operational efforts by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to stabilize the electrical grid during peak seasonal demand.
Major Developments in Punjab’s Power Infrastructure
- Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh announced full power grid stabilization across the state.
- Agricultural feeders now deliver ten hours of power daily to help paddy fields.
- State engineers resolved thermal plant outages to boost power generation capacity.
- Authorities shifted management leadership at Punjab State Power Corporation Limited to streamline operations.
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The announcement brings welcome relief to agricultural communities across rural districts. Under the revised operational schedule, farmers are receiving ten full hours of daily power supply. This allocation ensures crucial irrigation for standing paddy crops during their final ripening phase.
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| Operational Parameter | Previous Grid Status | Current Operational Status |
| Agricultural Power Allocation | 3 to 4 hours daily | 10 hours guaranteed daily |
| Industrial Feeder Status | Unscheduled night cuts | Uninterrupted 24-hour supply |
| Peak Demand Handled | 16,619 MW recorded | Grid fully balanced |
| Thermal Plant Generation | Multiple offline units | Units restored to active service |
| State Power Management | Administrative restructuring | Operational leadership updated |
Agriculture Receives Dedicated Ten-Hour Electricity Allocation
Agriculture remains the central driver of the regional economy, making power distribution critical during late summer. Earlier technical challenges at generation facilities had temporarily restricted rural power delivery. The sudden surge in electricity demand reached a peak of 16,619 MW, putting immense strain on distribution transformers.
Minister Sondh stated that focused maintenance work restored balance across provincial distribution networks. The government prioritized agricultural feeders to ensure farmers maintain optimal soil moisture levels.
| Agricultural Region | Targeted Supply Allocation | Primary Crop Focus |
| Malwa Belt | 10 Hours Daily | Paddy & Cotton Irrigation |
| Majha Region | 10 Hours Daily | Basmati Paddy Processing |
| Doaba Belt | 10 Hours Daily | Vegetables & Sugarcane |
Technical Restoration at Key Thermal Power Facilities
The recovery of the power grid followed rapid technical repairs at state thermal units. Outages at private generation facilities in Rajpura and Talwandi Sabo previously removed nearly 1,915 MW from the state pool. Power engineers worked continuously to fix mechanical faults and bring these critical units back online.
Additionally, state-owned thermal power plants maintained full operational capacity. Fuel supplies from the state-allocated Pachhwara coal mine provided steady raw material to government-run generation stations.
| Power Generation Source | Unit Capacity | Operational Status |
| State Thermal Plants | Full Capacity | Operating smoothly via Pachhwara Coal |
| Private Thermal Units | Restored Units | Synchronized back into the state grid |
| Central Pool Allocation | Supplementary Drawal | Drawing additional power from Northern Grid |
Administrative Updates and Industrial Sector Relief
To improve governance within the energy sector, the state government reorganized key leadership roles at PSPCL. Senior administrative officer Gurkirat Kirpal Singh assumed charge to oversee supply management and grid stability.
Industrial hubs in Ludhiana, Amritsar, and Mandi Gobindgarh also benefit from the restored uninterrupted power supply in Punjab. Factory operators can now run manufacturing units without relying on backup diesel generators.
Minister Sondh reiterated the administration’s commitment to continuous infrastructure monitoring. The state energy department established real-time tracking rooms to prevent future distribution bottlenecks and maintain grid health.