PSPCL outsources technical work of key subdivisions amid staff shortage, raising questions

In a first, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has initiated a pilot project to outsource the complete technical work of two subdivisions in each of its five zones, a move aimed at speeding up complaint redressal and enhancing operational efficiency.

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However, the decision comes even as the corporation has advertised for the recruitment of regular linemen and junior engineers, raising questions over its staffing policy and internal coordination.

Sources revealed that the Kharar and Lalru divisions in the South Zone have already been selected for the launch of this pilot project. Lalru is an industrial subdivision, while Kharar is a densely populated area.

Under the project, running, maintenance, complaint handling, and shutdown management of 11KV feeders will be outsourced. Each division has four subdivisions with about 10 to 15 Category 1 feeders each. While billing and meter reading are already outsourced, the new move would extend outsourcing to nearly all technical services.