The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) has recorded a revenue of approximately Rs. 300 crore from power sale up to 31 December 2025, marking a significant rise compared to Rs. 206 crore earned during the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
This was stated by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at his official residence here today. He attributed the improved performance to the government’s vision of Vyavastha Parivartan and the implementation of smart and forward-looking policies in the power sector.
To modernize and strengthen the state’s electricity system, the government has introduced the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Grid Code, aligning operations with national standards and enhancing grid security, transmission efficiency and overall reliability.
Highlighting key infrastructure upgrades, the Chief Minister said that around 1.5 lakh smart meters are being installed in Shimla and Dharamshala, enabling consumers to monitor real-time electricity consumption through mobile applications. In addition, the implementation of advanced SCADA systems in industrial areas such as Kala Amb has helped reduce distribution losses by nearly four percent.
Emphasising the role of field staff as the backbone of HPSEBL, the Chief Minister said that strengthening the workforce is vital for uninterrupted power supply and swift restoration during disasters. To address long-standing vacancies, the state government has approved the engagement of over 2,100 youth, including 1,602 Bijli Upbhogta Mitras and 500 T-Mates, which will improve ground-level operations and consumer services.
Special focus is being given to tribal and remote regions to ensure reliable power supply, particularly during harsh winters. Projects worth Rs. 62 crore are underway in the Killar valley, including the laying of an 11 KV line from Tindi to Shaur and a 33 KV line from Thirot to Killar. In addition, 148 households in remote areas of Kaza have been provided with 1 kW solar off-grid plants.
The Chief Minister said that decentralized solar projects with battery energy storage systems of 400 KW each are also being installed at Hillour and Dharwas villages in the Pangi tribal region of Chamba district. To encourage renewable energy, the government is offering interest subsidies for solar projects, with higher incentives for tribal areas.
To further improve power quality, six new 33/11 KV substations will be constructed in Kangra district during the upcoming financial year at Ganog, Karla Kotla, Majheen, Moki, Samloti and Ther.
The Chief Minister added that digital administrative reforms under Vyavastha Parivartan have yielded positive outcomes, including a 46 percent reduction in annual IT support costs for electricity billing and ERP systems through transparent and competitive procurement.
He said these initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to delivering better services to electricity consumers while simultaneously generating employment opportunities for local youth.
