Protest Against Privatization Of Electricity Board And Smart Meters In Himachal Pradesh, Strong Demonstrations Held At 63 Places
Employees, engineers and pensioners demonstrated at 63 places in Himachal Pradesh against the privatization of the Electricity Board. The strike took place during the lunch break against the central government's privatization policies and smart meter scheme. The employees demanded new recruitment, old pension and a permanent policy for outsourced workers. He warned that privatization would have a negative impact on employment and the financial condition of the board.