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Punjab Minister Orders Rapid Installation of Transformers and 12 New Feeder Lines in Pathankot
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 05:33 PM
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Punjab's energy minister has directed authorities to expedite the supply of transformers and the installation of 12 new feeder lines in Pathankot to meet growing electricity demand.
The Punjab energy minister has directed the state power department to expedite the procurement of transformers and the installation of 12 new feeder lines in the town of Pathankot.
The directive follows reports of rising electricity demand in the region, driven by both residential growth and expanding industrial activity.
The power department will coordinate with contractors to ensure the required transformers are delivered and the new feeder lines are installed as soon as possible.
The move is part of the state’s broader effort to strengthen power infrastructure in key towns and to reduce power shortages for local communities.
The directive follows reports of rising electricity demand in the region, driven by both residential growth and expanding industrial activity.
The power department will coordinate with contractors to ensure the required transformers are delivered and the new feeder lines are installed as soon as possible.
The move is part of the state’s broader effort to strengthen power infrastructure in key towns and to reduce power shortages for local communities.