PSPCL introduces scheme to regularise higher load tubewell motors without penalty fee

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has introduced Voluntary Disclosure Scheme (VDS) for Agriculture Tubewell (AP) ahead of the paddy sowing season so that farmers can use more powerful motors to pull water from the low groundwater reserves in the state.

The scheme – it will be applicable for all existing consumers from June 10 onwards – will regularise higher power loads and allow farmers to extend their tubewells. Earlier in February, farm union leaders had demanded to be allowed to extend their tubewells during a farm year, and have welcomed this move.