Underground wiring plan to boost safety, aesthetics

Time of India

a day ago

New Delhi: Delhi govt has announced a city-wide rollout of underground electric wiring as part of a Rs 100-crore initiative. The move aims to ensure a safer, cleaner and uninterrupted power supply for residents across the capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday while launching the city's first pilot project of underground wiring in Shalimar Bagh.
Gupta said the work at her constituency Shalimar Bagh would be completed in approximately three months. At least 5,500 families residing in BH block Janta flats of Shalimar Bagh will benefit from the scheme, which will also improve the aesthetic landscape of the area, she added.
With a budget of Rs 8.07 crore, the pilot involves removing 5km overhead high- and low-tension wires and replacing them with 10km underground LT (440V) and 1.2km HT (11kV) network.
Additionally, 23 new double-source feeder pillar boxes will be installed to enhance the reliability of the power supply. New GI octagonal poles and CCMS switches will also be installed for streetlighting, significantly improving night-time lighting.
Once implemented, the project will ensure an uninterrupted 24x7 power supply in all seasons.
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Tata Power DDL said cities across India grapple with tangled overhead wires, frequent outages during storms, blocked vehicular movement due to low-hanging lines, and a lack of backup power sources in feeder pillars.
This underground initiative by Tata Power DDL, in collaboration with Delhi govt, directly addresses these issues and sets a new benchmark in urban power distribution, it claimed.
The chief minister emphasised that the underground wiring initiative marked a significant pilot project for the national capital. It reflects not only technological advancement but also a clear and forward-looking vision to make the capital's energy infrastructure safer and more organised.
The current condition of open and tangled wires affects both the city's beauty and public safety, and the project is a concrete effort to address such issues and enhance citizens' quality of life, she added.
Gupta said this was just the beginning, and Delhi govt planned to expand this pilot project to other parts of the city soon. A dedicated budget of Rs 100 crore has been allocated for the phased rollout across various areas of the city, she pointed out.
The underground wiring system will make the electricity supply more reliable, safe and efficient, the chief minister said, adding that the project aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Smart Infrastructure' mission. Whether it is the Yamuna cleaning drive, the construction of roads along canals or the implementation of modern urban systems, under PM's guidance and support, Delhi is rapidly progressing towards becoming a clean, beautiful and sustainable capital, Gupta said.
The chief minister also reviewed ongoing development works in Shalimar Bagh and said Delhi govt was committed to ensuring equitable expansion of basic facilities in every part of the capital. She said new drains were being constructed in BH (east) Shalimar Bagh at a cost of Rs 10 lakh. Similarly, a new sewer line is being laid in Sahipur village, also estimated at Rs 10 lakh.