Jalandhar, October 11 —Towards energy self-reliance, the Punjab Government has launched the ₹5,000-crore ‘Roshan Punjab’ Mission to provide uninterrupted electricity to every household, farm, and industry across the state.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party’s National Convener Arvind Kejriwal laid the foundation stone of the project in Jalandhar on Friday, marking what the government calls a “revolution in Punjab’s power sector.” Thousands of residents, cabinet ministers, MLAs, and officials of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) attended the event.
“This project ensures that no factory in Punjab will shut due to power shortage, no farmer will be left in the dark, and no child will lose study hours because of outages,” CM Mann said in an emotional address, describing the initiative as a “dream of the people turned into action.”
The ‘Roshan Punjab’ Mission aims to completely overhaul the state’s outdated transmission and distribution systems that have long caused frequent power cuts and voltage fluctuations. The project includes upgrading substations, replacing old cables, and laying new high-capacity lines across both rural and urban areas.
Officials said the new network will reduce technical losses, minimize outages, and make power distribution more efficient. Advanced systems such as smart meters, automated fault detection, and remote monitoring will be introduced in 13 major cities including Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, Mohali, Bathinda, and Ferozepur.
The government said the initiative will also prioritize public safety — replacing unsafe open meter boxes, removing hanging cables, and upgrading the 1912 helpline into a fully digital grievance redressal system for real-time complaint tracking.
Under PSPCL’s supervision, the state will adopt global standards for new transmission poles and cabling systems to prevent accidents during storms and heavy rain. The use of weather-resistant, tamper-proof meters is expected to ensure transparency in billing and improve reliability.
Mann said the project reflects his government’s broader vision of transforming Punjab from an agriculture-based to a technology-driven economy. He noted that the government has already signed long-term coal supply agreements with Coal India and other suppliers to secure low-cost power generation.
According to officials, the mission will reduce energy costs for farmers, offer subsidized rates to small industries, and attract fresh domestic and foreign investment, creating large-scale employment for youth.
“This is not just a technical reform—it is a social and economic transformation,” a senior official said. “When power becomes stable and affordable, industries thrive, rural economies strengthen, and the whole state progresses.”
The government also noted that the plan was shaped through consultations with Gram Panchayats, municipalities, and industry associations, ensuring that on-ground concerns were addressed. New consumer services — such as mobile app-based complaint systems, single-window connections, and online bill payments — have been added to promote transparency and accountability.
Officials said the initiative will serve as a model for other states seeking to modernize power infrastructure. The Mann government believes this ambitious project will secure Punjab’s future by ensuring every home is lit, every field powered, and every industry running round the clock.
