No layoffs in HPSEB, just restructuring, assures Himachal Govt
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Shimla, Feb 10,
The government has no intention of abolishing positions in the Electricity Board under its rationalization policy assured, Principal Media Advisor Naresh Chauhan today. He emphasized that the state government remains committed to improving the board’s financial health and operational efficiency without reducing staff numbers.
Chauhan addressed the media, explaining that the government is working on relocating and reassigning excess staff within the board, particularly in the Generation and Civil wings, to optimize its workforce. However, he clarified that this restructuring does not include the elimination of positions.
The advisor further assured Electricity Board employees that the government is always open to discussions. “The Chief Minister’s doors are always open for employees to voice their concerns. Before resorting to protests or strikes, employees should engage in dialogue with the government,” Chauhan stated.
This announcement comes after several meetings between the Chief Minister and employee representatives, where their concerns were heard and addressed. Chauhan reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening the Electricity Board financially, urging employees to cooperate in this effort to make the board more sustainable.
Chauhan also discussed the broader financial challenges faced by the Electricity Board, which has been receiving annual financial assistance of ₹2,300 crore to cover losses. Also read: Vol 8 Issue 28 He highlighted the significant gap between the board’s revenue and expenses and confirmed that efforts are underway to address the pricing and procurement issues.
With the state government working toward a more efficient and self-reliant Electricity Board, Chauhan reassured the workforce that no one would be unfairly impacted by the ongoing reforms.
However on the other hand HPSEBL Employees’ Union General Secretary Hira Lal Verma had raised serious objections to the hurried approach adopted by the management in revising workforce norms. Also read: https://himachalscape.com/hpseb-rationalization-staff-demands-fair-study/ In a letter to the State government had contended that the management is unilaterally drafting new norms without consulting experienced professionals, human resource experts, or the employees themselves. According to the union, any alteration in workforce norms requires extensive research and inputs from stakeholders, as such changes significantly impact the department’s functioning and employees’ service conditions.
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