Dehradun/Delhi: The Central Government has approved the scheme for undergrounding of HT/LT lines and SCADA automation in Ganga Corridor of Rishikesh by UPCL, Uttarakhand with a total project cost of ₹547.73 crores (including parallel GBS ₹493.05 crores) and PMA charges @ 1.5% of project cost (₹8.22 crores, including GBS ₹7.39 crores).
Under this project, HT/LT power lines will be undergrounded in important areas of Rishikesh, along with SCADA automation system will also be implemented, which will develop transparency, monitoring and quick improvement capability in power supply.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for approving the project of ₹547.73 crore by Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) for undergrounding and automation of power lines in the Ganga Corridor area of Rishikesh. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had requested the central government in this regard.
“For a spiritual, tourist and Kumbh area like Rishikesh, this project will not only strengthen the power system, but will also play an important role in the beautification, security and environmental balance of the city. The Uttarakhand government will work with full commitment to implement this project in a timely manner, so that quality, continuous and safe power supply can be ensured to the people of the state.” – Pushkar Singh Dhami
