India, June 19 -- Energy minister AK Sharma has warned of strict action against power department personnel who cause unscheduled power outages or fail to promptly resolve consumer complaints. He emphasised that despite an unprecedented rise in electricity demand this year, the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) is ensuring power supply to all regions as per the prescribed schedule. Sharma noted that in certain rural and Bundelkhand areas, some officials were misleading the public by claiming that supply from SLDC was insufficient and were unnecessarily disrupting power during intense heat and humidity. "Consumers are being harassed and made to run from pillar to post for minor issues. Repeated shutdowns for maintenance and frequent power cuts are unacceptable," he said, instructing officials to abandon the mindset of "power will go" and to respond swiftly to complaints received on the toll-free number 1912. He expressed concern that the lax attitude of a few employees continued to tarnish the image of the entire department. "The government will no longer tolerate a work culture marked by negligence or corruption," he warned....