Punjab’s Power Department, in the year 2023, navigated through challenges, set impressive records, and garnered accolades. Outlining the department’s achievements, the Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Sunday highlighted its commitment to provide free power to over 90 per cent of domestic consumers and 100 per cent of agriculture tube wells in the state.
One of the significant milestones achieved is the profit of Rs 564.75 crore witnessed by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) from April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023. Overcoming operational challenges, PSPCL successfully reopened the Pachhwara Central Coal Mine, closed for the past seven years, ensuring a steady supply of low-cost coal to thermal power stations.
