Mann urges Centre for 24X7 power during paddy season

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday impressed upon Union Power Minister R K Singh to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to the state during the upcoming paddy season.

Mann, who called on the minister in Delhi at his office, also apprised him about the power requirements of the state in the wake of the paddy season.

“Punjab has long been the country’s food bowl as hard working and resilient farmers of the state have made the country self-reliant in food production,” Mann said.

He told the Union minister that during the paddy season, farmers of the state need surplus power to contribute to the national food kitty by growing paddy.