MoP Approves INR 3,600 Cr for Power Distribution Modernization in Gurugram and Faridabad
The Minister of Power, in its Inter-ministerial Monitoring Committee meeting, approved projects worth INR 3,600 Cr for the modernization and upgradation of Power Distribution Infrastructure in Gurugram and Faridabad districts.
August 16, 2024. By Abha Rustagi
During the review, the quality and reliability of power supply in the National Capital Region including the cities of Gurugram and Faridabad was also discussed in detail. It was observed that the power demand in these towns has been growing at a rapid pace of 8-10 percent annually.
To cater to the growing power demand and to ensure reliable and quality electricity supply to the consumers in these two towns, the Ministry of Power (MoP), under the able guidance of the Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, in its Inter-ministerial Monitoring Committee meeting accorded approval for projects worth INR 3,600 Cr for modernization and upgradation of Power Distribution Infrastructure in Gurugram and Faridabad districts.
The projects will be covered under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), a flagship scheme of the Government of India. The projects would benefit consumers of Manesar and Badshahpur in Gurugram District and Old Faridabad, NIT, Ballabhgarh, and Greater Faridabad in Faridabad District.
The project covers works for around 500 feeders with the latest technology which includes setting up 20 new Gas Insulated Substations, 12 in Faridabad and 8 in Gurugram; 3,500 km of underground cabling, commissioning of around 5,000 new Distribution Transformers/ Compact Substations, bifurcating 486 feeders into 821 feeders. In addition, automation of the network has also been taken up which would contribute to prompt fault detection and restoration of power.
With the implementation of these works, the quality and reliability of power supply would improve in these cities. The automation and modernization of distribution infrastructure will make Faridabad and Gurugram future-ready. The underground cabling work will also help improve citizen safety and aesthetics, especially in congested areas.
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