Haryana appeals power utilities employees to withdraw strike call

A power utilities spokesperson said that senior government officials held a constructive meeting with representatives of the employees’ unions on August 7, 2026

The Haryana government on Saturday appealed to power utilities employees to withdraw the strike call, stating it was committed to resolving issues raised by employees through continuous dialogue while ensuring uninterrupted power supply and safeguarding public interest.

During the meeting, various issues raised by the employees were discussed in detail one by one. (HT File)

A power utilities spokesperson said that senior government officials held a constructive meeting with representatives of the employees’ unions on August 7, 2026. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Haryana Bijli Karamchari Evam Engineers Sanyukt Sangharsh Morcha, including the Haryana Power Engineers’ Association, All Haryana Power Corporations Workers Union (HO, Hisar), HSEB Workers’ Union and HPC SC/ST & BC Employees Union.

During the meeting, various issues raised by the employees were discussed in detail one by one. The government assured that all genuine concerns would be considered with due seriousness but informed the employees that, as it is currently the peak season, any disruption to the electricity supply will not be permissible under any circumstances. The spokesperson said that the government remains committed to resolving the issues through dialogue and that the doors for discussions remain open, and all employees are welcome to meet the senior government officials at any time.

The spokesperson appealed to employees, officers and engineers not to be influenced by rumours or unverified information regarding any notification on agri DISCOM. No proposal regarding privatisation of DISCOMs is under consideration. Regarding parallel licensing, a private firm has filed an application with the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC). Both DISCOMs have opposed it, and a public hearing has been conducted. On the issue of smart metering, it was informed that a file regarding floating a tender is under process, but no final decision has been taken.

The spokesperson said that no official notification regarding the implementation of these proposals has been issued and urged all concerned to rely only on information disseminated through official channels.

The spokesperson further said that the Haryana government remains committed to the welfare of its employees as well as the interests of consumers and farmers, and expressed confidence that all pending issues would be resolved amicably through continued dialogue and mutual understanding.