Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Power Unions Oppose YTPS Outsourcing Plans
Some workers in Telangana are worried about a plan to give the job of taking care of a big power plant to an outside company.
They think the workers who already work for the power company can do a better job.
They say that the outside company might not be as good at keeping the plant safe and running well.
The workers also think that using their own people would be cheaper and better for everyone.
They want the company to use their own workers instead of outsourcing the job.
TGPEJAC urges TGGenco to drop plans to outsource O&M of YTPS Stage-II to BHEL.
Unions argue in-house engineers and staff are fully capable, citing successful commissioning of KTPS-VII Stage.
Outsourcing could lead to underutilisation, higher costs, reduced equipment lifespan, safety risks, and lowered morale.
BHEL's expertise is in design and manufacturing, not sustained O&M, raising concerns about subcontracting.
Unions propose rationalisation of manpower across Genco stations instead of relying on external agencies.
- Who
- Telangana Power Employees Joint Action Committee (TGPEJAC)
- What
- Opposition to outsourcing operation and maintenance (O&M) of YTPS Stage-II
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- Concerns over safety, efficiency, and employee morale
- Organization Opposing Outsourcing
- Telangana Power Employees Joint Action Committee (TGPEJAC)
- Company Involved in Outsourcing
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Power Station in Question
- Yadadri Thermal Power Station (YTPS) Stage-II (3x800 MW)
- Successful In-House Project
- KTPS-VII Stage (1x800 MW) commissioned in 48 months
- Concerns Raised by Unions
- Underutilisation, higher costs, reduced equipment lifespan, safety risks, lowered morale