Manesar power grid gets Rs 28-crore boost with new substation
Gurgaon: The state govt on Monday approved construction of a new 66/11 kV GIS substation at IMT Manesar to enhance power infrastructure in Manesar's industrial area. Being built for Rs 28 crore, the project will bolster industrial power supply and reduce outages, which are particularly common during summer.
Officials believe the improved infrastructure will provide more reliable electricity for factories.
The new substation will be constructed in the Technology Park of IMT Manesar and will take three years to complete. Meanwhile, the state govt has also approved development works to enhance infrastructure in the residential area of IMT Manesar. The construction of a warehouse at the electronic manufacturing cluster IMT Sohna was also approved, with an estimated cost of around Rs 14 crore.
In addition, HVPNL has also upgraded its substation in Sector 8 of IMT Manesar. "Increased capacity of the 66 kV substation will ensure a more reliable power supply and reduce the risk of overload, tripping, and power disruptions," an HSIIDC official said.
A substation at the transport hub is being upgraded to handle additional loads. According to the official, as soon as the load on any equipment reaches 80% of its capacity, it must be upgraded, or else it causes overloading. The 220 kV Transport Hub substation, which was commissioned in Sept last year, is being further augmented. It already had two 100 MVA transformers, and a 20 MVA transformer has also been installed now to help manage additional load.
TNN
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
37 minutes ago
- Time of India
Punjab governor honours outstanding students, launches new educational initiatives
1 2 Chandigarh: Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria honoured 237 outstanding students from Chandigarh who achieved above 90% marks in Class XII examinations at the Post Graduate Govt College for Girls, Sector 42, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Students received certificates and cash incentives of Rs 5,000 each from the UT education department. The ceremony also recognised principals and teachers from four govt schools that achieved 100% results. Also, the UT administration introduced three new educational initiatives during the event to enhance the city's educational framework. Adopt-a-School Mentorship Initiative: It will encompass 42 govt schools, benefiting approximately 60,000 students. Administration officials, professionals, and experts will guide students on health, hygiene, moral values, cyber awareness, and life skills, providing practical knowledge beyond academics. Udaan Project: The education department's MoU with prestigious coaching institutes will provide free coaching to 700 talented students for competitive examinations like JEE, NEET, IAS, PCS, and NDA, supporting academically capable students with limited resources. Cashless Campus: The initiative aims to ensure secure and transparent financial transactions whilst promoting digital literacy, supporting the vision of Developed India 2047. The governor acknowledged that the students' achievements resulted from their efforts combined with teachers' and parents' support. He said, "The real credit for this success goes to the teachers. The respect for a teacher is the same today as it was earlier. Time has changed, technology has changed, but the contribution and importance of the one who imparts education is still steadfast." Kataria also emphasised that education extends beyond examinations, serving as an instrument for societal change. He noted that "we should not only have knowledge, but also the qualities of humanity." Discussing Developed India 2047, the governor expressed his vision for Chandigarh: "Our dream is that Chandigarh should not only become a smart city but also a visionary city – where we show direction to the country on all parameters of education, innovation, cleanliness, digital progress, and good governance."
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Meet fails to find consensus on Metro alignment in Thiruvananthapuram; state govt opts for further consultation
Thiruvananthapuram: The long-pending Metro rail project in the state capital has hit another roadblock, as the high-level meeting chaired by chief minister on Wednesday failed to finalise the alignment. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Instead, the state govt decided to constitute an advisory committee to consult stakeholders on the various alignment proposals, effectively pushing the project back to square one. According to sources, the decision to form the committee was taken after multiple stakeholders presented differing alignment suggestions, complicating the planning process. The committee will be formed under the leadership of the chief secretary. It will examine related matters and submit its recommendations. The committee will include the secretaries of revenue, finance, local self-govt and transport departments. Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), the implementing agency of the project, presented six alignment options during the meeting. However, Shashi Tharoor, MP, who participated online, also submitted his alignment proposals, prompting the chief minister to recommend further stakeholder consultation before moving forward. In a post on social media platform X, Tharoor wrote, "Had a very constructive online meeting this morning (Wednesday), chaired by the Chief Minister @pinarayivijayan, to discuss plans for a Metro in Thiruvananthapuram, something I have been clamouring for ever since becoming an MP." He added that an advisory committee would be formed to evaluate the proposals. "Our vision for the Metro must be to anticipate the needs of generations yet unborn," Tharoor posted. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "I am confident that, with the right approach, we can make Thiruvananthapuram an ideal capital city for the 21st century," he added. Meanwhile, KMRL chief Loknath Behera described the meeting as positive and expressed hope that a final decision would be made soon. "A presentation about the alignments of the proposed Metro rail in Thiruvananthapuram was completed. Now, the govt has to take a final decision," he told TOI. Once the alignment is finalised, it will be handed back to KMRL to revise the detailed project report (DPR) originally prepared by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The DPR's executive summary was submitted to the state govt in Feb 2024. The finance department gave its approval to the project earlier this year. After the chief minister's nod, the project will be sent to the state cabinet for final clearance. In the 2025-26 state budget, the govt announced that preliminary work on the Metro would begin within the year. However, alignment disputes continue to stall progress. The transport department earlier rejected DMRC's original alignment, citing impracticalities and suggested an alternative route beginning at Kazhakkoottam instead of Pallipuram on NH 66. As per the previous cost estimate prepared by DMRC, the project will cost Rs 11,560.8 crore. The KMRL proposed a conventional Metro in Thiruvananthapuram instead of a light Metro, which was initially proposed. It was earlier said that DMRC would submit the report to the KMRL in Jan last year, which would in turn submit it to the state govt by the end of Jan after reviewing it. However, it was delayed.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Ranchi vendor markets sinking under choked drains, unhygienic surroundings, & poor infra
1 2 Ranchi: The city's main vendor markets, especially Naga Baba Khatal and Kokar, are characterised by choked drains, unhygienic surroundings, and poor infrastructure. These public spaces remain on the margins of municipal attention in spite of being important areas in a civilised society. A vendor at Rs 10.86-crore valued Naga Baba Khatal Vendor Market, Rekha Devi, said, "Overflowing drains, stagnant water, and heaps of rotting vegetables have turned the area unbearable. Even a small shower turns this place into a filthy swamp. The stink is terrible. Customers avoid coming here." Echoing the statement, customer Neha Kumari said, "The area lacks drainage system. We have to walk in muck mixed with vegetable waste. Toilets are barely usable, especially for women." At Kokar Vendor Market, vendors operate beside garbage piles and blocked drains. "The waste isn't picked up regularly, turning into heaps and lying scattered with rainwater," said Imran, a fruit seller. The Atal Vendor Market, built at a cost of Rs 54 crore with 478 shops, is structurally better but overcrowded. Vendors and customers struggle to navigate narrow congested passages. "There's no space to walk during rush hours, especially when shopkeepers display goods outside their stalls," said Arun Kumar, a vendor. Though these markets were constructed to decongest roads and fight encroachments, their neglected condition is forcing vendors back onto roads and footpaths. "The markets helped control encroachment to some extent. However, the vendors prefer doing their business from the roadside, where footfall is higher and conditions are manageable," said Shabnam Ansari, a vendor at Naga Baba Market. Assistant municipal commissioner Nikesh Kumar said, "Each market has four to five cleaning staff. Restoration files have been submitted to the authorities. Upgradation of infrastructure would begin based on approval." "For hundreds of vendors and thousands of customers, restoring hygiene and functionality in these markets isn't about comfortbut survival," said Ritu Sinha, another customer at the Atal Vendor Market.
