Telangana power employees thank Bhatti for DA hike, assurance on pending issues
Hyderabad, Nov 4 (TNT) : The Telangana Power Employees Joint Action Committee (TGPEJAC) on Wednesday thanked Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka for approving a 2.543 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for electricity employees and assuring action on their long-pending demands.
A delegation of TGPEJAC leaders met Bhatti at Praja Bhavan and expressed gratitude for the government’s decision to increase DA from 19.272 per cent to 21.815 per cent with effect from July 2026.
The JAC leaders also thanked him for directing TG Transco, TG Genco and the two power distribution companies to examine various issues concerning artisans in the power sector, including leave facilities, gratuity and promotions, which have reportedly been pending for the past 10 years.
Responding to their representations, the Deputy Chief Minister assured that the issues would be examined.
He also responded positively to their request for expediting the PRC-2026 to address the long-standing concerns of electricity employees.
Bhatti appreciated the efforts of engineers, employees and artisans of TG Transco, TG Genco and TG Discoms in ensuring uninterrupted power supply despite a surge in electricity demand attributed to the El Niño effect, which crossed 20,018 MW.
He lauded the power sector employees for ensuring uninterrupted supply to farmers, domestic consumers and industries across the state.
TGPEJAC Coordinator Pariki Sadanandam said the employees’ body had assured the Deputy Chief Minister that power sector personnel would continue their efforts to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the ensuing Rabi season.
TGPEJAC Convener Ratnakar Rao, Secretary General Sridhar, 1104 President Venkateswarlu, Vice-Chairman Wazir, Sadanandam and Srikanth were among those who met the Deputy Chief Minister.
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