Madhya Pradesh Energy Minister Pradyumn Singh Tomar has declared that a health insurance scheme will be implemented soon for all officers and employees working in the State’s power companies. He instructed officials to complete this process within a set timeframe. These directives were issued on Friday during a review meeting of power companies held at Bhopal Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) Neeraj Mandloi, MP Power Management Company Managing Director Avinash Lavania, Madhya Kshetra MD Kshitij Singhal, Paschim Kshetra MD Anoop Singh, Power Generating Company MD Manjeet Singh and Power Transmission Company MD Sunil Tiwari, along with other senior engineers. Minister Tomar emphasized the importance of setting annual targets and aligning all actions accordingly.

 

He said he would conduct quarterly reviews and added that officers who meet performance standards will be rewarded, while those who fall short will face penalties. These evaluations will also be considered for transfers and promotions. Tomar informed that the new organizational structure (O.S.) of the Power Generating and Transmission Companies has been approved, and instructed that recruitment processes be completed promptly. He congratulated the power companies for their notable achievements during the last financial year. The Minister directed that projects approved under the PM Jan-Man and Dharati Aba schemes be completed within the stipulated timeframes. Under the Jan-Man scheme, the goal is to provide electricity connections to 27,230 households, out of which 17,739 have already received connections.

 

All three electricity distribution companies were directed to create a well-planned strategy to reduce line losses, ensure timely replacement of faulty transformers, strengthen the government’s stance in legal cases, and provide timely information about power outages and maintenance via social media. Minister Tomar reminded power sector employees of their duties as responsible citizens. He emphasized the importance of social responsibility, including environmental efforts. Last year, one lakh saplings were planted, and he urged that their protection be ensured. He also called for the preparation of a plantation plan ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. Additional Chief Secretary Neeraj Mandloi reviewed the status of departmental schemes and directed engineers to compulsorily prepare the action plan for the new financial year by April 15.