Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Karnataka to Fill Power Sector Vacancies, Regularize Workers
The Karnataka government plans to hire 35,000 people for jobs in the power sector, and they will make 532 city workers official employees.
The government is committed to keeping its promises to workers.
They also plan to discuss how to give workers their old pension plans back.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that they will not let private companies take over the power companies.
The government is working hard to ensure farmers have power for at least seven hours a day.
Karnataka government will fill 35,000 vacant posts in the power sector.
The government will regularize the services of 532 civic workers.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the government's commitment to fulfilling promises to the workforce.
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar stated the government will not allow privatization of ESCOMs.
Shivakumar highlighted the reduction of transmission and distribution losses during his tenure.
- Who
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
- What
- The Karnataka government is filling vacancies and regularizing workers in the power sector.
- When
- Announced on Wednesday.
- Where
- Karnataka.
- Why
- To strengthen the power sector and fulfill promises to the workforce.
Government Stance
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ESCOM Privatization
Government Stance
The government will not allow privatization of ESCOMs.
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- Vacancies
- 35,000
- Civic Workers Regularized
- 532
- State Power Generation
- 34,000 MW
- Transmission Loss Reduction
- From 19-20% to 10%
- Original Electricity in Asia
- Karnataka, 1902