Bhatti Announces Panel To Address Power Sector Issues
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu announced the formation of a committee with senior officials to resolve longstanding issues faced by power sector employees.
HYDERABAD: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu announced the formation of a committee with senior officials to resolve longstanding issues faced by power sector employees.
The announcement followed a meeting at Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad with leaders of the Electricity Employees’ Joint Action Committee (JAC). They raised concerns over speculation that power distribution companies (DISCOMs) would be privatised. The Deputy CM firmly assured them that DISCOMs would not be privatised under any circumstances. He urged the leaders to publicise this commitment widely and counter any false propaganda.
Bhatti reiterated the government’s long‑term commitment to strengthening the energy sector, pledging all necessary steps. He emphasized that both the employees’ JAC and officials share responsibility for bolstering power utilities.
He also directed officials to resolve complaints received via the 1912 helpline promptly, making power utilities a byword for efficient service. Additionally, senior power utility officials will dedicate one hour each month to meet employee unions and address their grievances.
The JAC submitted a memorandum outlining key demands, including establishing a third DISCOM, employee adjustments, implementation of the 2026 pay revision commission (PRC), restoration of the old pension scheme for recruits up to 2004, regular promotions and recruitments, and resolution of artisan‑related issues.
The delegation included JAC chairman Saibaba, convener Ratnakar Rao, co‑convener B.C. Reddy, and leaders Bhupal Reddy, Sadanandam, Swami, Ramesh, Ashok, Sudhakar Reddy, Karunakar Reddy, Nagaraju, Satyanarayana, Dayanand, Shivashankar, Janapriya, Mallayya, Pramod, and others.
