The power lines in the Punjab will get a comprehensive upgrade. The effort is being done in order to improve public safety, reduce power outages, and enhance the aesthetics of urban areas. The announcement was made by the state’s Power Minister Sanjeev Arora said on Saturday that during various election meetings, the primary demand from the public was an improvement in power infrastructure.
A special initiative has also been launched by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to upgrade power lines in 13 major municipal corporations, covering a total of 87 subdivisions. This effort aims to improve public safety, reduce power outages, and intensify the aesthetics of urban areas. Under the project, the non-electric wires from PSPCL electric poles will also be removed.
"All dish cables, internet fibre, and other non-PSPCL wiring will be cleared from PSPCL poles to enhance public safety and enable faster, more accurate visual inspection and fault detection," Arora cited. The project is scheduled for completion within two months.
The electric lines will be raised to a safer height, so that accidents can be prevented, particularly those involving large vehicles. The metre boxes will be securely closed and sealed to protect against weather damage and tampering, thereby enhancing overall public safety, the minister informed.
The pilot project for the same will begin in the City West Ludhiana Subdivision, covering 25 feeders. The PSPCL will provide all necessary materials, while the labour component for the pilot, estimated at approximately Rs 1.2 crore, will be outsourced to ensure quick execution. And based on this pilot project, the programme will then be implemented in the next phase across all 87 subdivisions, with a target completion date set for June 2026.
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