National News: In a rare and spontaneous outreach, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made an unscheduled stop at a village in Morinda to check on a farmer’s tubewell motor. Breaking from protocol, he stepped out to interact directly with local cultivators. During the visit, he highlighted a major shift in the state’s rural power policy—farmers no longer need to stay up at night for electricity. Instead, the state is now providing a consistent power supply during the day, marking a significant relief for the agricultural community.
Farmers No Longer Bound by Midnight Power Schedules
For decades, Punjab’s farming community struggled with erratic power schedules, often waiting late into the night to irrigate their fields. This inconvenience is now being addressed head-on. According to CM Mann, farmers in regions like Morinda are receiving seamless daytime electricity—an initiative that marks a major departure from past policies.
On-the-Spot Inspection by CM Draws Applause
The event unfolded in Madauli Khurd, a village in the Morinda block of the Chamkaur Sahib constituency. While passing through, CM Bhagwant Mann stopped his cavalcade near a field and walked up to a farmer’s tubewell motor. After listening to the farmers' experiences, he proudly announced that no farmer now needs to wait until midnight for irrigation needs.
Daytime Power: A Game-Changer for Agriculture
Access to power during the day means greater safety and efficiency. Farmers—particularly women and the elderly—no longer face the hazards of running equipment or walking to their fields in the dark, thanks to the reliable daytime power supply now in place. CM Mann emphasized that this move is part of the government’s larger agricultural transformation plan, aimed at easing the lives of Punjab’s backbone—its farmers.
CM Mann Links Reform to Governance Overhaul
Speaking to locals, the Chief Minister linked this change to his administration’s commitment to transparent governance and real-time action. “Our focus is not just on announcements but on fieldwork,” Mann said. He added that departments have been directed to ensure that no rural household or farm faces voltage drops or disconnections.
Political Critics Silenced as Farmers Confirm Results
What sets this initiative apart is that it’s not just policy on paper. Farmers in the area openly confirmed they’ve been receiving stable daytime electricity. With political rivals often accusing the Mann government of grandstanding, this practical outcome on the ground strengthens the administration’s credibility among rural voters.
A Model for Other States to Follow?
Punjab’s proactive electricity management for agriculture could well serve as a template for other agrarian states. As demand rises during peak crop cycles, providing timely and safe power to farmers is both a necessity and a responsibility. With this step, Punjab inches closer to energy equity in rural sectors.
