Punjab Newsline, Shimla, April 7-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over a review meeting of the Energy Department here today, reiterated the state government’s commitment to strengthening the HPSEBL and assured all possible support to ensure improved services for the people of the state.
The Chief Minister said that large-scale recruitment of field staff would be done to ensure seamless ground-level operations. He appreciated the vital role played by the HPSEBL officers and employees in maintaining consistent electricity supply across the state.
Sh. Sukhu stated that several HPSEBL officers were currently serving on deputation in the Directorate of Energy, Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited and Power Corporation. He directed that these officers be given the option to be permanently absorbed in their respective organization by April 30. The remaining vacant posts would be filled by the state government on priority to ensure efficient functioning of the organization.
He further said that the 100 MW Uhl Phase-III hydro power project would soon be formally inaugurated. The project, which had suffered damages due to a penstock burst on 17th May, 2020 was expedited by the present state government with a provision of financial assistance of Rs. 185 crore.