Chandigarh-Cupboard Minister for Energy, Industries & Commerce, Funding Promotion and NRI Affairs, Sanjeev Arora, at present stated that the Energy Division has undertaken wide-ranging reforms throughout 2025 to make sure dependable energy provide, consumer-friendly providers and a contemporary, resilient energy infrastructure throughout Punjab.
Arora stated that PSPCL will now launch electrical energy connections with out requiring any No Objection Certificates (NOC), topic to submission of a compulsory endeavor by the applicant. Utility kinds have been simplified and digitisation of data is being undertaken on a precedence foundation.To additional promote Ease of Doing Enterprise, PSPCL has exempted the submission and verification of Take a look at Experiences for all shopper classes (besides Agriculture). Candidates searching for new connections, further load or discount in load as much as 50 kW beneath the LT class are usually not required to submit any take a look at report or self-certification from a licensed contractor.
He additional knowledgeable {that a} statewide undertaking is underway to straighten hanging overhead wires, minimise roadside poles, and enhance security and aesthetics. The undertaking contains set up of latest underground cables, distribution containers and upgradation of transformers wherever required. A pilot undertaking has already been accomplished in a single sub-division, and tenders have now been floated for the remaining 86 sub-divisions throughout Punjab.
The Minister reiterated that the Punjab Authorities is offering free electrical energy as much as 300 models per 30 days or 600 models bi-monthly to all Home Provide (DS) customers utilizing electrical energy for residential functions, regardless of their sanctioned load. In consequence, round 90% of home customers have acquired zero electrical energy payments throughout the State.
Punjab ensured greater than 8 hours of uninterrupted energy provide to the agriculture sector in the course of the paddy season. Notably, no energy cuts have been imposed on industrial, residential or business customers all through the interval.
Roshan Punjab’ Initiative: ₹5,000-Crore Energy Infrastructure Push
Highlighting the flagship ‘Roshan Punjab’ initiative, Arora stated the excellent programme includes an funding of ₹5,000 crore, partially funded beneath the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The initiative goals to create a future-ready and resilient energy grid by 2027, supporting industries, houses and farms throughout the State.
Key Elements beneath Roshan Punjab:
Substation Strengthening Development of 70 new substations
Main strengthening of 200 present substations
Line Community Growth: Erection and upgradation of over 25,000 km of energy strains to boost capability and considerably scale back technical losses
Feeder & Transformer Upgrades: Addition of two,000 new feeders and augmentation of three,000 present feeders
Set up of three,600 new distribution transformers., Upgradation of 4,300 outdated transformers to stabilise voltage and minimise localised failures
Business-Pleasant Measures
The Minister stated that present industrial customers are actually allowed as much as 10% further Contract Demand (or 500 kVA, whichever is much less) inside 15 days, as soon as in three years. Additional, no feasibility clearance is required for demand above 500 kVA and as much as 2000 kVA, considerably lowering connection timelines for industries.
Report Energy Demand Efficiently Met
Punjab efficiently met its highest-ever peak energy demand of 16,670 MW on July 5, 2025, which was 11.42% increased than the demand recorded on the identical day final 12 months (14,961 MW).This surpassed the earlier peak of 16,428 MW on June 28, 2025, and the sooner report of 16,058 MW on June 29, 2024.
Strengthening of PSPCL & Employment Technology
Arora stated that 8,984 candidates have been recruited in PSPCL/PSTCL since 2022, reflecting the Authorities’s robust dedication to employment era. In FY 2024-25, PSPCL recorded a revenue of ₹2,630 crore, considerably strengthening its monetary place. A One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme was additionally launched for defaulting customers (besides Agriculture) to clear excellent dues.
Acquisition & Revival of Guru Amardas Thermal Plant
After its acquisition by PSPCL in February 2024, the Guru Amardas Thermal Plant (GATP), Goindwal Sahib, has proven a outstanding turnaround. The Plant Load Issue elevated to about 82% in July 2025, in comparison with a mean of solely 34% throughout April 2016 to January 2024 previous to acquisition.
Enhanced Transmission Capability
Punjab’s transmission capability (ATC/TTC) has elevated from 7400/8000 MW in April 2022 to 10,400/10,900 MW, enabling increased energy imports from the nationwide grid.An expenditure of ₹4,620.5 crore (energy and civil parts, together with IDC) has been incurred until April 2025.
Enhanced Security, Compensation & Medical Advantages for Staff
The Minister disclosed that Ex-gratia compensation for normal staff in deadly obligation accidents has been elevated from ₹30 lakh to ₹35 lakh.Compensation for outsourced staff has been enhanced to ₹30 lakh.Medical advance for normal staff injured on obligation has been elevated from ₹3 lakh to ₹10 lakh. Medical advance as much as ₹3 lakh has been prolonged to outsourced staff.
