The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has finalised land acquisition for two new 66 kV power grids at Salem Tabri and Jaspal Bangar, setting the stage for a major upgrade in Ludhiana’s electricity infrastructure. Construction has already begun at Jaspal Bangar (Lohara Road), while work at Salem Tabri is expected to commence shortly.
Officials said the projects would directly benefit more than 50 residential colonies and adjoining villages, many of which have long struggled with transformer overload, low voltage and frequent tripping.
For years, households and industrial units in these areas have faced erratic supply, often leading to disruptions in daily life and production schedules. The new grids are expected to ease the burden on existing transformers, stabilise voltage and reduce the frequency of faults. Residents anticipate that uninterrupted power will improve not only domestic comfort, but also the efficiency of small-scale industries that form the backbone of Ludhiana’s economy.
According to PSPCL officials, the initiative is part of a broader plan to modernise Ludhiana’s power distribution system. The new grids are being designed with future demand in mind, ensuring that the city’s growing residential and industrial clusters have reliable access to electricity. “We are strengthening supply to meet tomorrow’s needs, not just today’s,” an official remarked.
Residents are hopeful about the project’s impact. “For years, Shimlapuri has struggled with frequent power cuts. If this grid truly improves supply, it will make daily life much easier for families like ours,” said Ramesh Kumar, a long-time resident of Shimlapuri.
“Reliable electricity is the backbone of manufacturing. On Karabara Road, our machines often halt due to outages. A stronger grid will help us maintain production schedules and reduce losses,” noted Harpreet Singh, owner of a small-scale industrial unit.
