Ludhiana, July 21 -- Punjab power minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Sunday launched the distribution of 10,500 safety tool kits worth Rs.12.60 crore among employees of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). The move is aimed at improving workplace safety for frontline power employees, officials said.

The launch ceremony was held at the PSPCL office in Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, in the presence of PSPCL chairman-cum-managing director Basant Garg, director (distribution) Inderpal Singh and other senior officials.

Addressing the gathering, Sond said that linemen, assistant linemen and other field staff work in challenging conditions throughout the year to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to consumers.

"Power employees of...