Taking a proactive action aimed at bridging the widening gap between supply and demand of power during the peak season, Punjab Government has taken up the initiative to enhance the available transfer capability (ATC) and total transfer capability (TTC) by at least 1,500 megawatt (MW) before the onset of next paddy season in the agrarian state.

The decision, taken at a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan on Tuesday, will help the State to ensure seamless power supply to the Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture, , and domestic sectors even during the peak load time.

Reviewing the current power supply and demand status with the administrative secretaries, the Chief Secretary issued strict instructions to the Power Department to enhance the ATC and TTC capacity on priority and ensure seamless power supply to agriculture, industry, and domestic sectors as part of the continuous process to further improve the present system in the state.

Reiterating the Chief Ministers commitment that there will be no dearth of funds for the development projects, Mahajan asked the Finance Department to ensure the release of funds as per the requirements of the implementing departments.