PSPCL Reshuffles Staff in Preparation for Paddy Season Amid Junior Engineer Shortage
Ludhiana: PSPCL reshuffles staff ahead of paddy season, JE crisis persists

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As the paddy transplantation season approaches, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited has reshuffled staff across its central zone to enhance operations. However, a persistent shortage of junior engineers poses challenges for maintenance and fault rectification, raising concerns about power supply reliability.
- 01PSPCL has transferred dozens of employees, including additional assistant engineers and junior engineers, across various divisions in Punjab.
- 02The reshuffle aims to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the critical paddy season, but existing staff face increased pressure due to a shortage of junior engineers.
- 03Some divisions are operating with as few as one junior engineer, complicating maintenance and fault resolution during peak demand.
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With the paddy transplantation season approaching, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has initiated a significant reshuffle of its field staff across the central zone, which includes Ludhiana and surrounding areas. This move aims to bolster operations and ensure a reliable power supply to agricultural consumers. The reshuffle involves the transfer of numerous employees, including additional assistant engineers, junior engineers, and clerical staff, to fill vacant positions in various divisions such as Khanna, Jagraon, and Fatehgarh Sahib. However, the ongoing shortage of junior engineers remains a critical issue, with many divisions functioning with insufficient technical staff. Employees report that some sub-divisions are left with only one junior engineer, who must manage multiple responsibilities, increasing operational strain. Chief engineer Jagdev Singh Hans stated that arrangements have been made to meet the operational demands of the paddy season, but staff and power sector employees emphasize that long-term recruitment is essential to address the manpower crisis and ensure efficient power distribution during peak demand periods.
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The reshuffle aims to improve power supply reliability for agricultural consumers during the paddy season, but the shortage of junior engineers could hinder response times to power issues.
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