Ludhiana, July 17 -- Even as the Punjab government continues to project improvements in the state's power infrastructure, the PSEB Engineers' Association (PSEBEA) has warned that Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is facing a "critical operational crisis", citing acute staff shortages, flaws in the new billing software, IT failures, shortage of material and mounting workload on field engineers.

In a letter addressed to PSPCL chairman-cum-managing director (CMD) Dr Basant Garg on July 15, the association sought immediate intervention, stating that the situation at the field level has become increasingly difficult and, if left unaddressed, could become "unmanageable". The association maintained that while engineers remain commi...