Odisha to set up 500 substations

Odisha govt has launched the Rs 2,600 crore scheme to strengthen power distribution network and provide seamless electricity supply across the state.

The scheme envisages setting up of 500 power substations. In the first phase, 178 sub-stations with 33 and 11kv capacity will be established. The state energy department has already floated a tender in this regard on September 25.

The project will be implemented in a phased manner within next three years. In the first phase, 178 sub-stations will be constructed and this will be followed by 165 sub-stations in the second phases. The balance 150 will be installed in the last phase.

Source: Business Standard