Punjab Free Electricity Scheme

 Updated on May 30, 2022, 1:30 p.m.

The Punjab Free Electricity Scheme is launched by the Aam Aadmi Party that came to power in the state 2 months ago and under the vibrant leadership of Shri. Bhagwant Mann, is to offer Zero Power Bill to the citizens of Punjab up to 300 units of power.

Modern era is always branded as the age of electricity and in the present scenario it is impossible to imagine the life without electricity and electric devices in Punjab. It is said that when we were young, we used to rely more on usage of renewable resources like sun, wind and water. However, with the changes in the lifestyle and thanks to excessive urbanisation and industrialisation electricity began to rule the roost and the life comes to a complete halt if there is no power even for 5 minutes in Punjab.

Electricity was invented by Michael Faraday and this works on a principle of energy released by the generator and these are very big and small. In order to make sure that the generator is running well, the engine or the turbine is run by the steam and the steam gets created by boiling the water. The heat is generated from using the coals and other forms of fuels. Generator is also used by water that is running from dams and the atomic energy is also used for the same.

Earlier we used to less depend on the electric devices, but now we have various electric devices like the Electric Iron, Bulb, Computer, Tabs, Train, Electric Scooter, Car, Fan, Oven, Stove and others that has made our lives very uncomfortable. We have been used to using these things and in the past electricity was considered one of the marvels of science, however, now it is a necessity.

Punjab has always boasted of good electricity supply due to the presence of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL), both of which are state owned establishments to offer power on a regular basis.There is no glamour, splendour and good life in the present scenario without power.

Electricity has changed the farming and industries are developing in Punjab and have played a vital role in distributing water to the canals and do the irrigation in dry and barren lands in the state. The examples of electricity are the Bhakra Dam in Punjab, Hirakud in Odisha, Bhadravathi in Karnataka and other places in India.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PUNJAB FREE ELECTRICITY SCHEME

The Objectives of the Punjab Free Electricity Scheme are given below as follows:

  • To offer good quality and reliable 24*7 power facilities to citizens of Punjab in a phased manner.
  • Giving equal importance to the Urban and Rural areas of the state and stressing on access to the electricity.
  • To bring in latest technologies in the state and offer adequate communication, infrastructure and reliability in a logical manner.

VISION OF THE PUNJAB FREE ELECTRICITY SCHEME

Having a broad plan in order to meet the power demands in the future through the extra generation proposed in the state and maintain a coordinated, just and economical distribution network in a systematic manner in the state of Punjab.

MISSION OF THE PUNJAB FREE ELECTRICITY SCHEME

  • Monitoring the daily usage of electricity in the state of Punjab and distributing the infrastructure to meet the demands of the state.
  • Undertaking complete power supply development like the energy optimisation, reducing the operational costs, and have proper management from July 1, 2022.
  • Having adequate capacity planning and collaboration from various sources at reasonable price.

FEATURES OF THE PUNJAB FREE ELECTRICITY SCHEME

The features of the Punjab Free Electricity Scheme are given below as follows:

  • Domestic consumers in the state of Punjab will get free electricity up to 300 units per month from July 1, 2022.
  • The family will be charged the entire bill if the usage of electricity will rise more than 600 units in the state.
  • Emphasis on giving 24 hours of power supply in the state for citizen in domestic and commercial segments.
  • Offering the time bound electricity supply to all households in the state and assist the people in daily lives.
  • Project the yearly energy and power requirement and fulfil the needs of the people.
  • Preventing the stealing of electricity in the state of Punjab and illegal supply of electricity to other states.
  • This scheme will always encourage the rapid development of the state in the Primary, Secondary and the Tertiary sectors leading to overhaul development.             
  • This scheme will become a hit because previous government were not offering good electricity services in Punjab even though it produces good electricity.
  • The Schedule Caste, Tribes and family of the freedom fighters in the state need to pay only for the excess units.
  • This move is people friendly but will put tremendous pressure on the state by INR 5000 Crores in Punjab.
  • It is believed that more than 90% of the families in the state of Punjab will get the benefits under the Punjab Free Electricity Scheme.
  • This move will make Punjab the second state after Delhi to get free power to all its citizens.
  • The Chief Minister announced the waiver of the pending bills up to 2 Kilo Watt till December 31, 2021 in Punjab, if AAP comes to power.
  • Analyse the financial implication of the scheme relating to domestic and intra state distribution to fulfil the demands of the expected power requirements of various consumer section in Punjab.
  • As per the survey done by the Government of Punjab 64 Lakhs people will get benefited under this scheme.

LIST OF THE POWER PLANTS IN PUNJAB UNDER THE PUNJAB FREE ELECTRICITY SCHEME

There are excellent power plants located in Punjab and it is given below as follows:

  • Goindwal Sahib Power Project.
  • Nabha Power Plant at Chupki.
  • Power Plant at Talwandi Sabo.
  • Power plant at Sultanpur Lodhi.
  • Power plant located at Jagraon.
  • Solar Power Plant at Kapurthala.
  • Hydro Electric Project at Mukerian.
  • Mini Hydel Power Plant at Ludhiana.
  • Kotla Hydro Power Plant at Sangrur.
  • Talwandi Sabo Power Project at Mansa
  • Jalkheri Power Plant at Rajinder Nagar.
  • Hydro Electric Project at Anandpur Sahib.
  • Rajpura Thermal Power Station at Sadroar.
  • Guru Gobind Singh Power Stationat Nehon.
  • Guru Hargovind Plant at Karam Chand Meraj.
  • Guru Nanak Dev   Thermal Plant at Bhatinda.
  • UBDC Hydro Electric Power Dam at Gurdaspur.
  • Ranjit Sagar Hydro Electric Power dam at Pathankot.

Hence, one can say that it is impossible to imagine a good life without proper power facilities and absence of electricity can make us feel very guilty and irritated. Everything does come to a standstill and usage of this resource in a logical manner is the only solution to achieve growth in Punjab. This should not be an election gimmick and how far the Punjab Free Electricity Schemewill safeguard the rights and lives of the people of Punjab, only time will tell.

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