Last Updated: 29 September 2026

No more poles & wires in fields: Punjab started shifting overhead power lines in farms underground^[1]
-- Pilot launched by CM Bhagwant Mann from his village Satauj (Sangrur) on 19 May 2026 under 'Roshni Punjab'^[1:1]

Problem: Loose/sparking overhead wires cause fires in standing crops, accidents with farm machinery & long power cuts after storms^[1:2][2]

¶ Benefits^[1:3][2:1]

• Fewer crop fires & accidents in fields
• Uninterrupted supply even in storms/strong winds
• Easier field work without poles in the way

References:

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1. https://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=221350 (Punjab Govt Press Release, 19 May 2026) ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎

2. https://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=219026 (28 Mar 2026) ↩︎ ↩︎