The Punjab Government has intensified its efforts to enhance electricity services in the Ajnala Assembly constituency. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief spokesperson and former Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal announced on Saturday that approximately Rs 250 crore has been released to strengthen power infrastructure in the region. Additionally, the government has recently sanctioned an extra Rs 25 crore to further improve electricity services.
High-Level Review Meeting
Dhaliwal made the announcement after chairing a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) at Ramdass. The meeting was convened to ensure uninterrupted power supply to domestic, commercial, and agricultural consumers, while accelerating infrastructure upgradation works across the constituency.
Key officials present at the meeting included Border Range Chief Engineer Surinder Singh Bains, Superintending Engineer Balkar Singh, Additional Superintending Engineer-cum-XEN of Ajnala Division Engineer Anish Singh, and other PSPCL officials.
Comprehensive Action Plan
Dhaliwal revealed that a comprehensive action plan has been prepared to utilize the newly sanctioned funds for strengthening the power network in Ajnala, Ramdass, Gaggomahal, Chak Dogran, and Jhander subdivisions. The proposed works include:
- Modernization of power grids
- Replacement of old poles
- Repair of sagging wires
- Measures to improve voltage levels
- Ensuring a more reliable electricity supply
The meeting also reviewed steps to ensure uninterrupted power supply in both urban and rural areas. Officials discussed increasing the height of electricity poles to 11 meters to reduce accidents caused by low-hanging wires and inadequate ground clearance.
Directives for Agricultural Sector
The MLA directed officials to maintain transparency in the execution of development works and ensure uninterrupted power supply to agricultural tubewells during the ongoing paddy transplantation season. He also instructed them to respond promptly to incidents involving damaged or burnt transformers in farming areas.
Political Criticism
Launching an attack on previous governments, Dhaliwal alleged that traditional political parties had failed to safeguard the interests of electricity consumers and neglected the strengthening of power infrastructure. He emphasized that the current administration is committed to providing reliable electricity to all residents.
