Patiala, Apr 22 (PTI) The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited on Wednesday announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across several major cities in the state as part of a massive drive to modernise the state’s electricity distribution network.
The department has issued a formal appeal to the public to plan their daily routines and essential chores in accordance with the announced schedule.
The PSPCL has embarked on a specialised campaign to upgrade ageing infrastructure, including the replacement of old wiring, maintenance of transformers, and general system reinforcement.
According to an official spokesperson, these measures are “pre-emptive steps” taken to ensure a seamless power supply during the upcoming peak summer season.
Power minister Sanjeev Arora said the planned outages aim to improve power supply through system upgrades. “The inconvenience caused is regretted, but these improvements will greatly benefit consumers in the long run,” Arora said in a post on X.
The scheduled power outages come at a time when maximum temperatures are hovering around 38 to 40 degrees Celsius in Punjab.
The maintenance work will impact residential, commercial, and industrial hubs in areas, including Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Khanna, Bathinda and Mohali.
A PSPCL spokesperson stated that the “modernisation” project involves shifting overhead cables, upgrading transformer capacities, and integrating smarter distribution technology.
“While the temporary inconvenience is regretted, these upgrades are essential to prevent frequent breakdowns during the high-demand summer months. We are focusing on making the distribution system more robust and aesthetically cleaner by streamlining urban power lines,” the spokesperson added.
Industrial units, particularly in Ludhiana and Jalandhar, have been advised to manage their shifts to minimise production losses during the maintenance windows. PTI COR CHS MPL MPL
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