Bhagwant Mann has made reliable daytime electricity one of the most important changes that will make life better in rural Punjab.
Farmers are now getting up to 8 hours of uninterrupted power during the day, instead of the old system of power being available at night only sometimes. People see the move as a useful way to make life better and more productive.
Increase in Farm Output
Having access to electricity during the day has made irrigation more reliable and efficient. Farmers can now better plan their work, which means better crop management and possibly higher yields.
The change also makes it less necessary to rely on expensive options like diesel pumps. Also, working during the day makes farming safer by lowering the risks that come with farming at night, like accidents and tiredness.
Families have a better work-life balance.
The policy is having an effect on society as a whole, not just on farming. Farmers can now finish their work during normal business hours and go home earlier, which gives them a sense of routine like having set work hours.
People in rural areas have mostly liked this change because it gives them more time to spend with their families, lowers their stress levels, and makes them feel better overall.
Big Push for Infrastructure Underway
Bhagwant Mann: The Punjab government is spending almost ₹5,000 crore to improve the power infrastructure to help with this change. Plans call for laying 25,000 kilometers of new cables, putting in 8,000 transformers, and building 77 substations.
These upgrades are meant to make sure that the state has a reliable supply of electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which will help both farmers and homeowners.
For a Stronger Economy in Rural Areas
The project is part of a bigger plan to bring Punjab’s rural economy up to date. Families get free electricity for up to 600 units, which helps them even more by easing their financial stress.
The Mann government is working to make rural life more efficient, safe, and balanced by combining reliable power with infrastructure development. This will help both the economy and people’s health.
