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Haryana orders hospitals to arrange power backup before power department staff strike
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 05:17 AM
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The Haryana government has instructed all hospitals to secure alternative power sources ahead of an upcoming strike by power department employees.
The state administration of Haryana issued a directive on Thursday requiring every public and private hospital to have reliable backup power arrangements in place before the scheduled strike by power department staff. The order, circulated by the Health Department, cites concerns that a prolonged power outage could jeopardise critical medical services.
The strike, announced by the Haryana Electricity Board, is set to begin on Monday and is expected to last for several days, affecting electricity supply across the state. Authorities anticipate disruptions in non‑essential services but have warned that hospitals must remain fully operational.
Hospital administrators have been asked to verify the functionality of generators, UPS systems and alternative fuel supplies, and to submit compliance reports within 48 hours. The health ministry has also pledged to coordinate with the electricity department to prioritize power restoration for medical facilities.
A senior official from the Health Department said the move aims to prevent any compromise to patient care and urged hospitals to treat the directive as a matter of urgency.
The strike, announced by the Haryana Electricity Board, is set to begin on Monday and is expected to last for several days, affecting electricity supply across the state. Authorities anticipate disruptions in non‑essential services but have warned that hospitals must remain fully operational.
Hospital administrators have been asked to verify the functionality of generators, UPS systems and alternative fuel supplies, and to submit compliance reports within 48 hours. The health ministry has also pledged to coordinate with the electricity department to prioritize power restoration for medical facilities.
A senior official from the Health Department said the move aims to prevent any compromise to patient care and urged hospitals to treat the directive as a matter of urgency.