Patiala-Punjab State Power Corporation Limited organised the prize distribution ceremony of its Monthly Innovation Contest for October 2026 at the PSEB Officers’ Club, Power Colony-1, Model Town, Patiala, to recognise and encourage innovative ideas and constructive suggestions aimed at improving the functioning and efficiency of PSPCL.
On the occasion, S. Tarunpreet Singh Sond, Power Minister, Punjab and Sardar Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, , , CMD , PSPCL, were present to encourage the participants and acknowledge their contribution towards promoting innovation within the organisation.
The contest provides a platform for officers and employees of PSPCL to share innovative ideas, practical suggestions and solutions for improving operational efficiency, enhancing consumer services, strengthening transparency and promoting better management of power sector activities.
The winners of the contest were felicitated by PSPCL management in recognition of their innovative contributions and valuable suggestions. The initiative reflects PSPCL’s commitment to encouraging creative thinking, employee participation and continuous improvement in its operations and public service delivery.
The Power Minister Punjab has appreciated PSPCL’s initiative and lauded the dedicated efforts of its officers and employees in meeting Punjab’s growing electricity demand. Addressing the officers and employees, he urged them to perform their duties with utmost dedication, sincerity and commitment, emphasising that their contribution is vital to the growth and prosperity of Punjab. He highlighted that, under the visionary leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab, S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, and through the collective commitment and hard work of PSPCL officers and employees, the Corporation successfully met a peak power demand of approximately 17, 500 MW while ensuring the scheduled eight hours of power supply to agricultural consumers, with additional supply of up to 12–15 hours wherever required, along with uninterrupted electricity supply to domestic consumers. He further emphasised that, despite the challenging conditions arising from the El Niño effect and constraints in coal availability from the Central sector, PSPCL successfully managed the state’s power supply through effective planning and the dedicated efforts of its employees. He lauded their role in strengthening Punjab’s power sector and encouraged them to continue performing with dedication while contributing innovative ideas and constructive suggestions to enhance organisational efficiency and further improve the quality and reliability of power services for the people of Punjab.
Addressing the gathering, Er Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, IAS, CMD, PSPCL, emphasised the importance of innovation in making the organisation more efficient, responsive and consumer-friendly. He stated that the Monthly Innovation Contest was initiated to welcome new ideas and practical suggestions from PSPCL officers and employees, recognise their creativity and encourage them to actively participate in the organisation’s development. He further highlighted that felicitating employees for their innovative contributions reflects PSPCL management’s commitment to recognising merit, promoting employee engagement and creating an environment where meaningful ideas can be translated into practical improvements for the overall benefit of the Corporation and its consumers.
The ceremony was attended by senior officials of PSPCL and PSTCL, including Er. Punnerdeep Singh Brar, Director Generation, PSPCL; Er. Inderpal Singh, Director Distribution, PSPCL; Er. Harshcharan Kaur Trehan, Director Commercial, PSPCL; CA Vinod Bansal, Director Finance, PSTCL; and Er. Sanjeev Sood, Director Technical, PSTCL.
The Monthly Innovation Contest is an important step towards fostering a culture of innovation, recognising merit and encouraging meaningful contributions for the continued development of PSPCL and the power sector in Punjab.