Tag: Punjab Power Crisis

Chandigarh: Facing statewide protests and criticism from the opposition parties, the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) on Sunday said it is ensuring uninterrupted eight hours of electricity supply to farmers daily for paddy sowing even amidst unprecedented demand hike across the domestic sector. PSPCL Chairman and Managing Director A. Venu Prasad said that the topmost priority for the department is to fulfil the requirements of agriculture sector in view of ongoing paddy operations across the state. Citing data of electricity time supplied to agriculture operations on Saturday, he said average...