Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has reaffirmed that the coalition government led by CM N. Chandrababu Naidu strongly opposes power sector privatisation. Speaking at an APSEB Engineers’ Association event, he assured employees that staffing shortages and pending issues will be addressed, while urging collective effort to restore the strength and reliability of state power utilities.
The government has reiterated its commitment to keeping the power sector under public ownership, rejecting any move toward privatisation. At the APSEB Engineers’ Association diary and calendar release function in Vijayawada, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar emphasized that the coalition government values the role of engineers and employees in ensuring reliable electricity supply.
He acknowledged challenges such as shortages of Assistant Engineers (AEs) and pending matters related to the Pay Revision Commission (PRC), assuring that these concerns are being actively pursued with Chief Minister Naidu. Ravi Kumar credited the workforce’s dedication for the coalition’s electoral success and urged cooperation in reviving the past glory of state power utilities.
Notable Updates and Major Takeaways
Firm stance: Govt categorically rejects privatisation of the power sector.
Employee focus: Shortages of AEs and PRC issues to be resolved.
Acknowledgment: Engineers credited for coalition’s return to power.
Sector vision: Revival of state utilities with emphasis on reliability and quality.
Call to action: Workforce urged to cooperate in strengthening public utilities.
Conclusion
The announcement underscores the government’s commitment to public ownership and employee welfare, positioning strong state-run utilities as the backbone of reliable power supply.
Sources: The Hans India, Metro India, Economic Times