Karnataka Plans More Substations To Boost Power Distribution

07 Nov 2025 CW Team

The Karnataka government has announced a major initiative to strengthen its electricity distribution network through the commissioning of additional power substations across the state.

According to Energy Minister K. J. George, while Karnataka currently has adequate generation capacity, the key challenge lies in ensuring reliable and efficient power delivery to end users.

The plan builds on the ongoing construction of 100 substations, with the government prepared to launch more as land becomes available. The Minister noted that land acquisition remains the primary obstacle to scaling up the substation network.

Alongside expanding distribution infrastructure, the government is also implementing reform-driven schemes focused on rural and agricultural power supply.

One such initiative, KUSUM-C, aims to solarise agricultural feeders and generate around 2,400 MW of clean energy through private investments worth Rs 100 billion (Rs 10,000 crore). The scheme promises uninterrupted daytime power for irrigation pump sets, improving service reliability for farmers.

For households, the Niranthara Jyothi scheme ensures continuous single-phase power supply, with the Energy Department directing utilities to immediately address any disruptions.

Another complementary measure, the Akrama-Sakrama scheme, targets the regularisation of unauthorised agricultural power connections, particularly those linked to pump sets, promoting transparency and legal compliance within the sector.

Karnataka’s overall strategy combines the deployment of new substations with renewable energy integration and distribution reforms, enhancing supply reliability for both domestic and agricultural consumers.

The government’s success will depend on land acquisition for new substations, swift implementation of solarised feeders, and effective coordination among state utilities and stakeholders.

The Karnataka government has announced a major initiative to strengthen its electricity distribution network through the commissioning of additional power substations across the state. According to Energy Minister K. J. George, while Karnataka currently has adequate generation capacity, the key challenge lies in ensuring reliable and efficient power delivery to end users. The plan builds on the ongoing construction of 100 substations, with the government prepared to launch more as land becomes available. The Minister noted that land acquisition remains the primary obstacle to scaling up the substation network. Alongside expanding distribution infrastructure, the government is also implementing reform-driven schemes focused on rural and agricultural power supply. One such initiative, KUSUM-C, aims to solarise agricultural feeders and generate around 2,400 MW of clean energy through private investments worth Rs 100 billion (Rs 10,000 crore). The scheme promises uninterrupted daytime power for irrigation pump sets, improving service reliability for farmers. For households, the Niranthara Jyothi scheme ensures continuous single-phase power supply, with the Energy Department directing utilities to immediately address any disruptions. Another complementary measure, the Akrama-Sakrama scheme, targets the regularisation of unauthorised agricultural power connections, particularly those linked to pump sets, promoting transparency and legal compliance within the sector. Karnataka’s overall strategy combines the deployment of new substations with renewable energy integration and distribution reforms, enhancing supply reliability for both domestic and agricultural consumers. The government’s success will depend on land acquisition for new substations, swift implementation of solarised feeders, and effective coordination among state utilities and stakeholders.

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