CM Launches Rs1,597.5 Million Chandni Chowk Underground Power Plan

02 Mar 2026 CW Team

Authorities indicated the works aim to improve public safety by reducing the likelihood of electrocution and electrical fires while enhancing the visual character of the conservation area. The scheme is described as complementing broader efforts to modernise urban utilities and to strengthen the electricity distribution system against frequent faults. Planners expect that burying cables will reduce exposure to weather and accidental damage which currently contribute to outages and maintenance demands.

Implementation will be phased to limit disruption to traders, residents and commuters, with operations concentrated on particularly congested streets and junctions at different times. The works will involve trenching, relocation of existing cables and the installation of protective conduits and access chambers to permit future maintenance. Coordination with traffic management and civic teams is expected to preserve access for emergency services and allow for staged reinstatement of pavements and carriageways. Temporary arrangements for supply continuity and public communication measures will be necessary to manage the transition.

The announcement provided the project cost but did not set out a detailed timetable, with officials indicating that specific schedules will follow once surveys and design work are completed. Stakeholders were said to be engaged to balance conservation priorities with technical requirements and to minimise commercial disruption during construction. Planners anticipate long term savings in upkeep alongside improved reliability of electricity supply and a more orderly streetscape once the subterranean infrastructure is fully in place.

The chief minister launched a plan to shift overhead power lines underground in Chandni Chowk, announcing a project valued at Rs1,597.5 million (mn). The million figure is spelled out on first mention and will be abbreviated thereafter. The initiative targets a densely populated heritage market known for narrow lanes and high pedestrian and vehicular movement. Officials framed the project as a response to long standing infrastructure constraints and recurring supply interruptions. Authorities indicated the works aim to improve public safety by reducing the likelihood of electrocution and electrical fires while enhancing the visual character of the conservation area. The scheme is described as complementing broader efforts to modernise urban utilities and to strengthen the electricity distribution system against frequent faults. Planners expect that burying cables will reduce exposure to weather and accidental damage which currently contribute to outages and maintenance demands. Implementation will be phased to limit disruption to traders, residents and commuters, with operations concentrated on particularly congested streets and junctions at different times. The works will involve trenching, relocation of existing cables and the installation of protective conduits and access chambers to permit future maintenance. Coordination with traffic management and civic teams is expected to preserve access for emergency services and allow for staged reinstatement of pavements and carriageways. Temporary arrangements for supply continuity and public communication measures will be necessary to manage the transition. The announcement provided the project cost but did not set out a detailed timetable, with officials indicating that specific schedules will follow once surveys and design work are completed. Stakeholders were said to be engaged to balance conservation priorities with technical requirements and to minimise commercial disruption during construction. Planners anticipate long term savings in upkeep alongside improved reliability of electricity supply and a more orderly streetscape once the subterranean infrastructure is fully in place.

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