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Power ministry 31% short-staffed, PSUs have over 3,000 vacancies
The Ministry of Power is operating with a 31 per cent manpower deficit at its core administrative level, while central public sector enterprises under it have over 3,000 vacant posts, data submitted…
The Story in Brief
The Ministry of Power is operating with a 31 per cent manpower deficit at its core administrative level, while central public sector enterprises under it have over 3,000 vacant posts, data submitted in Parliament by Minister Shripad Naik reveals. Against a sanctioned strength of 645 posts in the ministry, only 444 personnel are in position. Across nine state-run power utilities, 3,338 of 42,533 sanctioned posts are vacant. SJVN has the steepest percentage deficit at 38 per cent, while NHPC has the largest absolute number of vacancies at 1,063. NTPC is closest to full strength with just 61 vacancies.
The Indian Opinion
The power ministry's 31 per cent staff shortage is worrying, but not a crisis yet. Critics will call it a sign of bureaucratic ineptitude, while the government points to periodic manpower assessments. The real test is whether these vacancies delay maintenance or new projects, especially as summer demand peaks. Watch for recruitment timelines in the next parliamentary session.
Source: energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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