Chandigarh, 24 May (H.S.): Punjab Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond announced that the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure uninterrupted 8-hour power supply during the upcoming paddy transplantation season.

The minister said the power supply schedule will be implemented district-wise in line with the state government’s paddy transplantation plan. From June 1, the schedule will apply in Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar, Fatehgarh Sahib and Hoshiarpur. From June 5, it will cover Faridkot, Bathinda, Ferozepur, Sri Muktsar Sahib and Fazilka, while from June 9, the remaining districts including Ludhiana, Patiala, Sangrur, Jalandhar and Moga will be covered.

Tarunpreet Singh Sond stated that PSPCL has completed maintenance works of transmission lines, transformers and other power infrastructure in advance to avoid disruptions during peak demand. Dedicated teams and control rooms have also been deployed across the state to ensure quick redressal of faults and uninterrupted electricity supply to farmers during the paddy season.

He urged farmers to use electricity judiciously and follow the schedule issued by PSPCL.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH