Haryana power supply: Saini orders 24x7 electricity, faster upgrades, and RWA fee norms in Gurugram

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday told electricity distribution companies to finish supply works quickly. Nayab Singh Saini asked officials to keep power available all day and night. The direction covered both homes and industries across Haryana. Officials from power distribution companies discoms attended the review meeting.

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Nayab Singh Saini said Gurugram needed close monitoring due to consumer complaints. The complaints were about higher electricity fees charged by Resident Welfare Associations RWAs. Nayab Singh Saini told senior power officers to meet RWAs of group housing societies. Officials were asked to set clear norms and ensure fair billing arrangements.

Haryana power supply work to focus on Gurugram and substations

Nayab Singh Saini also ordered faster work on key infrastructure in Gurugram. The tasks included an additional transformer at the 220 kV substation in Sector 57. Work also covered a boundary wall for the power house in Sector 38. Control rooms were to be built at Gharaunda and Nangal Chaudhary substations.

Nayab Singh Saini further asked officials to complete boundary walls at the Malikpur and Manesar substations. The chief minister linked these works with stable electricity supply. Officials were instructed to treat these projects as priority items. The state wants fewer disruptions for both domestic and industrial consumers.

Haryana power supply plan includes Faridabad industries and billing complaints

Nayab Singh Saini said Faridabad was a major industrial hub for Haryana. Nayab Singh Saini told officers to ensure uninterrupted power supply to industries. The goal was steady industrial operations without avoidable stoppages. The chief minister also asked for an effective policy to handle incorrect electricity bill complaints.

Nayab Singh Saini said consumer grievances should be registered through helpline numbers. Nayab Singh Saini added that complaints should be resolved promptly after registration. Officials were asked to improve the system for tracking and closing cases. The directions were aimed at reducing billing-related inconvenience for consumers.

Haryana solar energy push to expand PM-KUSUM and rural schemes

Nayab Singh Saini asked officials to prepare a plan for solar panels on farm boundary areas. The proposal was under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan PM-KUSUM. Nayab Singh Saini said it would support solar power adoption. Nayab Singh Saini added it could give farmers extra income.

Nayab Singh Saini said a pilot would select one village per district as a smart village. The village would have low transmission and distribution losses. It would also have 100 per cent electricity bill payment. Nayab Singh Saini said similar steps should be taken in towns too. The aim was higher solar generation.

Nayab Singh Saini asked for a solar energy-based scheme for rural electricity consumers. The purpose was to bring electricity bills down to zero. The scheme was to include solar plants of at least 2 kW at homes. It would enable a subsidy benefit of Rs 78,000 for eligible consumers.

Nayab Singh Saini also referred to plans for 350 units for rural users through solar generation. During the meeting, officers said solar power plants were being installed on government buildings. These included bus stands, schools, medical institutions, educational institutions and mini-secretariats. The work is part of wider state solar planning.

Haryana solar energy projects include school rooftops and smart meters

Nayab Singh Saini told officials to install solar power plants on all 248 proposed new school buildings. Nayab Singh Saini also asked for efforts to ensure solar installations in all schools. The plan is meant to extend solar use in public services. Officers shared updates on ongoing installations across departments.

Nayab Singh Saini said a Central Power Research Institute CPRI testing laboratory would come up in Panipat. The lab would be set up on 30 acres of land at Asan Kalan village. Officers also briefed Nayab Singh Saini on smart meter work. Under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, 2.22 lakh meters are targeted by March 2027.

Nayab Singh Saini said Haryanas Model Solar Village initiative was a pioneering model in the country. Under the programme, solar plants are being installed at homes of economically weaker families. The beneficiaries do not make any financial contribution. Nayab Singh Saini said this could widen clean energy access and lower power costs.

With inputs from PTI