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ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ, ਇਹ ਖਬਰ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਇੱਥੇ ਦੇਖੋ।
The issue of power disruption caused by tree branches touching power lines will be resolved – Anil Vij
A large-scale campaign will be launched to trim and cut trees – Vij
Chandigarh, 14 October 2025
Haryana Energy Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that the problem of power supply interruptions caused by tree branches touching electric lines will now be resolved. A large-scale campaign will be launched across the state to cut and trim trees so that strong winds or tall tree branches do not disrupt the electricity supply. Sh. Vij said this campaign will be conducted throughout Haryana, and all concerned officers must run it extensively in their respective areas.
Sh. Vij emphasized, no leniency will be tolerated in electricity theft; electricity bills must be paid; free electricity will not be provided.
Sh. Vij was presiding over a review meeting of the Energy Department officers today at the UT Guest House in Chandigarh. Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department, Sh. Apoorva Kumar Singh, along with other officers, were present in the meeting.
All overloaded transformers and conductors should be upgraded – Vij
Additionally, he directed officers to replace all overloaded transformers and upgrade overloaded conductors. Departmental officers informed him that work on this is already underway and will soon be completed in the remaining areas. Sh. Vij further said that although power companies have reduced line losses, more efforts are needed to reduce further to ensure high-quality power supply to consumers.
Adequate maintenance staff must be deployed and safety equipments must be used” – Vij
He also directed officers to maintain a separate bank of transformers so that faulty ones can be replaced immediately. The minister said that adequate maintenance staff must be deployed since staff shortages often delay power restoration. Sh. Vij emphasized that maintenance personnel must have complete safety equipment to avoid accidents while repairing supply lines. He warned that no maintenance staff should climb poles without safety gear. All complaint centers must function properly and that call center numbers and contact information should be clearly displayed at all power offices for public convenience.
Officers must ensure uninterrupted power supply on Diwali – Vij
The minister gave special directions to officers that thai festive season, especially on Diwali, senior officers must ensure that there is no power outage on Diwali day.”
Substations and powerhouses that are below ground level should be raised before the next monsoon season – Vij
To prevent flooding, Sh. Vij directed offciers to raise all substations and powerhouses that are prone to waterlogging before the next monsoon season. New substations should also be built on elevated ground. During the meeting, he also reviewed the progress of the Mhara Gaon–Jagmag Gaon scheme and issued necessary directions.
Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam recovers Rs. 492.57 crore
The minister was informed that between April 16, 2025, and September 30, 2025, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam recovered Rs. 492.57 crore from defaulting consumers. The recoveries include Rs.18.64 crore from Panchkula, Rs. 23.89 crore from Ambala, Rs.117.05 crore from Yamunanagar, Rs. 23.21 crore from Kurukshetra, Rs. 46.21 crore from Kaithal, Rs.32.37 crore from Karnal, Rs. 73.93 crore from Panipat, Rs.54.84 crore from Sonipat, Rs. 57.12 crore from Rohtak, and Rs. 45.31 crore from Jhajjar. Similarly, between April 16, 2025, and September 30, 2025, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam recovered Rs. 489.65 crore, including Rs. 22.99 crore from Gurugram-2, Rs.5.81 crore from Gurugram-1, Rs. 42.49 crore from Faridabad, Rs.102.24 crore from Palwal, Rs. 28.77 crore from Narnaul, Rs. 12.82 crore from Rewari, Rs.50.82 crore from Bhiwani, Rs. 97.36 crore from Hisar, Rs. 41.86 crore from Fatehabad, Rs. 29.14 crore from Sirsa, and Rs. 55.35 crore from Jind.
Sh. Vij further directed officers to take strict action against defaulter consumers and recover dues promptly; otherwise, legal action will be taken. He instructed officers to meet with village sarpanches in areas where electricity theft is widespread and recoveries are pending, to ensure cooperation in collections. A comprehensive campaign for recovery will be launched in such villages, involving deputy commissioners and senior district officers. Sh. Vij said he will personally monitor the recovery progress.He directed officers to prepare a detailed action plan to curb electricity theft and to take strict legal action against offenders.
Sh. Ashok Meena, Managing Director, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, Sh. Ashok Garg, Managing Director, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, Sh. J. Ganesan, Managing Director of Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam along with Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers, and other senior officers remained present during the meeting.
