*Chief Minister Announces Monthly Risk Allowance of Rs 500 for Power Corporation Employees*
*Directs Officers to Complete Formalities Related to Job Security Within a Week*
*Emphasis on Promoting Solar Energy, Strengthening Power Infrastructure and Ensuring Uninterrupted Supply to Industries**Solar Panels to Be Installed Along Farm Boundaries to Generate Additional Income for Farmers*
*2.22 Lakh Smart Meters to Be Installed by March 2027*
Chandigarh, October 2026 : Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply to citizens is the responsibility of the State Government. He directed officers of the DISCOMs to accord top priority to electricity-related works and ensure round-the-clock power supply to consumers.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a review meeting of power DISCOMs in Chandigarh on Monday. Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi and Additional Chief Secretary Sh. Sudhir Rajpal were also present.
*Ensure Uninterrupted Power Supply to Industries*
The Chief Minister said that Gurugram, being a Millennium City, requires special attention to electricity-related issues. He said that complaints had been received regarding the supply of electricity at higher rates to consumers through Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) of group housing societies. He directed senior officials of the power corporations to hold meetings with the RWAs, formulate appropriate norms and ensure a fair arrangement for consumers so that they do not face inconvenience.
He also directed officers to expedite the installation of an additional transformer at the 220 kV substation in Sector 57, Gurugram, construction of the boundary wall of the power house in Sector 38, construction of control rooms at the Gharaunda and Nangal Chaudhary substations, and construction of boundary walls at the Malikpur and Manesar substations.
The Chief Minister said that Faridabad is a major industrial hub and uninterrupted power supply must be ensured to industries so that industrial operations continue smoothly.
He further directed officers to formulate an effective policy to address complaints related to incorrect electricity bills. He said that consumer grievances should be registered through helpline numbers and resolved promptly.
*Rs 500 Monthly Risk Allowance for Power Employees*
Taking cognisance of the concerns of electricity employees, the Chief Minister said that a monthly risk allowance of Rs 500 for employees of the power corporations. The announcement will provide direct financial benefits to thousands of employees.
He also directed all Heads of Departments (HoDs) to complete the necessary formalities related to job security for employees within one week.
The Chief Minister directed officers to ensure proper planning while laying electricity lines along roads so that electric poles do not obstruct future road widening and strengthening works. He said that shifting electricity poles and lines during road expansion often creates difficulties and delays.
He directed officers to make effective use of the latest Geographic Information System (GIS) technology in electricity infrastructure works. He also emphasised maintaining adequate availability of spare transformers to meet emergency requirements.
*Plan to Install Solar Panels Along Farm Boundaries to Increase Farmers' Income*
The Chief Minister directed officers to formulate a plan for installing solar panels along the boundaries of agricultural fields under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM).
He said that the initiative would promote solar energy, create an additional source of income for farmers and help Haryana move towards self-reliance in the power sector.
He further directed that one village in each district, having low transmission and distribution losses and 100 percent electricity bill payment, should be selected under a pilot project for development as a smart village.
Similar initiatives should also be undertaken in urban areas to maximise solar energy generation across the State
*Solar Energy-Based Scheme to Be Formulated for Rural Consumers*
The Chief Minister directed officers to formulate a solar energy-based scheme for rural electricity consumers to help reduce their electricity bills to zero.
He said that the scheme should provide for the installation of solar power plants of at least 2 kW at consumers' homes, enabling them to receive the full benefit of a subsidy of Rs 78,000. He also referred to arrangements for making 350 units of electricity available to rural consumers through solar power generation.
The Chief Minister said that consumers with an annual income exceeding Rs 5 lakh would be provided a subsidy of Rs 1 lakh for installing solar power plants, including an additional contribution of Rs 22,000 from the State Government.
*Solar Power Plants to Be Installed on Government Buildings and Schools*
During the meeting, the Chief Minister was informed that work is underway to install solar power plants on government buildings, including bus stands, schools, medical institutions, educational institutions and mini-secretariats.
Officers also informed that 25 MW of power projects are proposed to be established across 13 districts under the biomass power project initiative.
The Chief Minister directed officers to expedite these projects. He also instructed that solar power plants be installed on all 248 new school buildings proposed in the State and that efforts be made to ensure solar power installations in all schools.
*Expedite Power Generation Projects in Yamunanagar, Jhajjar, Panipat and Hisar*
The Chief Minister directed officers to accelerate the implementation of the proposed 800 MW power plant in Yamunanagar and additional power generation projects in Jhajjar and Panipat.
He said that another power generation unit would be established at Khedar in Hisar. Work has already commenced in Hisar, while the proposed project in Panipat will also be taken forward shortly.
The Chief Minister further said that a Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) testing laboratory would be established on 30 acres of land at Asan Kalan village in Panipat.
*2.22 Lakh Smart Meters to Be Installed by March 2027*
During the meeting, officers informed the Chief Minister about the progress of smart meter installation under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. A total of 2.22 lakh smart meters are targeted to be installed by March 2027.
The Chief Minister said that Haryana's Model Solar Village initiative, under which solar power plants are being installed at the homes of economically weaker families without any financial contribution from the beneficiaries, is a pioneering model in the country.
He said that the initiative would help make clean energy accessible to poor households while reducing their electricity expenses.
*6105 Villages Receiving 24-Hour Power Supply Under Mhara Gaon Jagmag Gaon Scheme*
Reviewing the progress of the Mhara Gaon Jagmag Gaon Scheme, the Chief Minister was informed that uninterrupted 24-hour electricity supply is being provided to 6105 villages through feeders.
Officers informed that work is being expedited to bring additional villages under the scheme.
The Chief Minister said that the State Government is making sustained efforts to achieve self-reliance in the power sector while ensuring that consumers receive the full benefits of improved electricity infrastructure and services.
Commissioner and Secretary, Power Department, Smt. Ashima Brar, Managing Director, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam, Dr. Aditya Dahiya, Managing Director, UHBVN and DHBVN, Sh. Vikram; and other senior officers of the power corporations were also present at the meeting.
