Hyderabad: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka announced that a committee of senior officials would be constituted to address the concerns of power sector employees.
The announcement on the power sector employee issues committee followed a meeting with leaders of the Electricity Employees’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) at Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad on Sunday.
During the interaction, JAC leaders raised concerns over speculation that power distribution companies (DISCOMs) would be privatised. In response, Bhatti Vikramarka clarified that under no circumstances would DISCOMs be privatised. He urged the leaders to widely publicise this assurance and counter any false propaganda.
Power sector employee issues committee to address key demands
Bhatti Vikramarka said the government remained committed to strengthening the energy sector in the long term. He added that all necessary steps would be taken to reinforce power utilities.
Moreover, he stressed that both the employees’ JAC and officials shared responsibility in strengthening the sector. He also directed that complaints received through the 1912 helpline be resolved promptly to ensure efficient service delivery.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated that senior officials of power utilities would be instructed to dedicate one hour every month to meet employee unions and address their concerns.
The Electricity Employees’ JAC submitted a memorandum listing several demands. These included the formation of a third DISCOM, employee adjustments, and implementation of the 2026 Pay Revision Commission (PRC).
They also sought restoration of the old pension scheme for employees recruited up to 2004. In addition, they demanded regular promotions, fresh recruitments, and resolution of artisan-related issues.