Cabinet approves Rs 12.84 bn for power infrastructure upgrade
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Cabinet approves Rs 12.84 bn for power infrastructure upgrade

The state cabinet announced that an amount of Rs 12.84 bn had been approved for the purpose of strengthening and enhancing the power distribution network, specifically to address the issue of low voltage in rural areas. The funds were allocated for the implementation of phase V of the Odisha Distribution System Strengthening Programme (ODSSP). As part of this phase, activities such as upgrading power transformers, replacing old conductors, and reinforcing existing power lines would be undertaken. Additionally, the construction of new 11 KV and 33 KV lines, conversion of single-phase networks to three phases, installation of line voltage regulator transformers, and establishment of new sub-stations in necessary areas were also planned to improve the power infrastructure in the state. The distribution companies operating within their respective jurisdictions would be responsible for carrying out these projects during the financial years of 2023-24 and 2024-25.

Previously, the state government had implemented phases I to III of the distribution system strengthening programme, with a total budget of Rs 38.43 billion. Within these initial three phases, the state had constructed 473 33/11 KV primary sub-stations along with the associated lines.

Under phase IV of ODSSP, an amount of Rs 17.96 billion was allocated for the construction of 99 sub-stations and 64 independent lines.

The state cabinet, during its meeting, also granted approval for the execution of various system improvement works in the distribution network as part of phase V of ODSSP. An official statement indicated that the respective distribution companies (Discoms) would be responsible for carrying out these projects.

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The state cabinet announced that an amount of Rs 12.84 bn had been approved for the purpose of strengthening and enhancing the power distribution network, specifically to address the issue of low voltage in rural areas. The funds were allocated for the implementation of phase V of the Odisha Distribution System Strengthening Programme (ODSSP). As part of this phase, activities such as upgrading power transformers, replacing old conductors, and reinforcing existing power lines would be undertaken. Additionally, the construction of new 11 KV and 33 KV lines, conversion of single-phase networks to three phases, installation of line voltage regulator transformers, and establishment of new sub-stations in necessary areas were also planned to improve the power infrastructure in the state. The distribution companies operating within their respective jurisdictions would be responsible for carrying out these projects during the financial years of 2023-24 and 2024-25. Previously, the state government had implemented phases I to III of the distribution system strengthening programme, with a total budget of Rs 38.43 billion. Within these initial three phases, the state had constructed 473 33/11 KV primary sub-stations along with the associated lines. Under phase IV of ODSSP, an amount of Rs 17.96 billion was allocated for the construction of 99 sub-stations and 64 independent lines. The state cabinet, during its meeting, also granted approval for the execution of various system improvement works in the distribution network as part of phase V of ODSSP. An official statement indicated that the respective distribution companies (Discoms) would be responsible for carrying out these projects. Also read: NTPC Green Energy invites bids for Offshore Wind Power Projects in IndiaGUVNL invites bids for 500 MW Wind Power Projects with Greenshoe Option

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