Electricity shortages this summer in Punjab forced activities to come to stand still at homes, in commercial and industrial establishments. It is the responsibility of the distribution licensee, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), to make arrangements for providing round the clock electricity to consumers as per Sections 42(1) and 43(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003.
Does the white paper tabled by the government in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha serve the twin purpose of providing cheaper and uninterrupted power to consumers? Realistic planning and not politics in matters related to electricity shall achieve these objectives.
Narrative around costly power
