The projects will be covered under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. They are likely to benefit consumers of Manesar and Badshahpur in Gurugram district and Old Faridabad, NIT, Ballabhgarh and Greater Faridabad in Faridabad district.
The projects entail works for around 500 feeders with latest technology, setting up of 20 new Gas Insulated Substations, 12 in Faridabad and 8 in Gurugram. It also includes 3,500 km of underground cabling, commissioning of around 5,000 new distribution transformers, among others. Automation of the network will also be taken up that would contribute significantly for prompt fault detection and restoration of power, the government said.
The automation and modernization of distribution infrastructure will help the two cities become future ready with the underground cabling work improving citizen safety and overall aesthetics, especially in congested areas.
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