Rs 313 crore MSEDCL allocates the sum to energise power infra in city

 

 

 

Here's some good news on the power front vis-a-vis city as Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has allocated Rs 313 crore for strengthening power infrastructure in second capital of State. The fund was allocated by Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Of that, MSEDCL has called for tenders of Rs 75 crore already for the funds given earlier as the power network needs major overhaul. This is so as power demand in city has risen by nearly 100 MW within a decade as these days every household relies more on electric gadgets. Also the changes in atmosphere means more and more homes are now equipped with air conditioners for which the power demand is much more. However along the rising power demand, the need for ramping up the infra as since last two-year the city.

 

The emerging suburbs on the outskirts are frequently witnessing power snags. Lokesh Chandra, Managing Director, MSEDCL, informed about the funds allocation while chairing a review meeting of Nagpur Region, on Thursday. MSEDCL is focusing on strengthening the distribution system as Nagpur and its surrounding areas are growing rapidly. The pace of urbanisation is quite fast and hence necessary upgradation of ground machinery is necessary for which a detailed programme is planned for implementation. He said that financial investment is rising in city and its surrounding areas and as such the demand for electricity also is increasing. To meet the rising demand, MSEDCL is focusing on ramping up its infrastructure for faster rollout of new connections and, improving supply quality along with it. Post completion of work, the power supply network in Mahal, Gandhibagh, Civil Lines, Congress Nagar, Butibori in Urban centres and at Katol, Saoner, Mauda and Umred in Rural section will improve considerably.

 

New 132 KV Transformers: During the meeting, Chandra also informed about steps to increase 132 KV transformer numbers in city to ease the burden on existing, Besa, Pardi, Uppalwadi, Hingna 1 & 2, Khapri and Mankapur sub-stations of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).

 

While work on Jat Traodi 132/11 KV is in final stage, new sites have been identified as Lendra Park, MIHAN besides adding 50 MVA transformers at Besa, Mankapur and Pardi sub-centres From the Rs 313 crore, MSEDCL is going for putting in new wires from its high tension Uppalwadi, Ambazari, Jat Tarodi, and Khaparkheda 33 KV sub-stations at cost of Rs. 95 crore. Similarly, Rs. 67.18 crore are going to be utilised in Mahal sub-division for upgradation of 33/11 KV Besa, Manewada and Shrikrishna Nagar sub-stations, Rs. 13.74 crore for Gandhibagh sub-division, Rs. 18.07 crore for Congress Nagar, Rs. 11.23 crore for Civil Lines. Also in view of rising power demand in Nagpur Rural, MSEDCL has approved an outlay of Rs 55 crore for improving the power infrastructure. As per the plans, the power infra in Mauda industrial area is going to be strengthened by installing new overhead wires. Further a 10 MVA transformer is going to be installed at Umred, Katol and Saoner sub-division. Prasad Reshme, Director (Projects), Paresh Bhagwat, Regional Director, Dhananjay Oundekar, Executive Director, and other senior officials were also present.