Pacchwara Mine's Significant Contribution Ensures Adequate Coal Supplies
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, January 20-
Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Monday announced that the PSPCL has achieved a record electricity supply of 66914 MUs as of January 19, 2025, marking a 13% increase compared to the same period last fiscal year. He said that this significant growth underscores PSPCL's efforts to enhance power infrastructure and meet the growing electricity demands of Punjab's residents and industries.
Revealing further, the ETO said that the maximum demand met during fiscal year 2024-25 is 16058 MW, which is 5% higher than the previous year. “PSPCL has ensured uninterrupted electricity supply to all categories of consumers in Punjab, without imposing any power cuts”, said the Power Minister while adding that this feat is attributed to the adequate arrangements made by PSPCL, demonstrating the corporation's commitment to providing reliable power supply.
Regarding coal availability, the Power Minister informed that PSPCL is ensuring regular and adequate supplies, resulting in a good buildup of stock in all three state-run thermal plants.