Mohali to get new sub-stations, infra upgrade under Rs 728-cr plan to tackle power outages

The Punjab government today launched a Rs 728-crore Power Outage Reduction Plan for the district at the 66 KV grid sub-station, IT City.

Under the project, an additional 31.5 MVA power transformer was commissioned.

A part of the Rs 5,000-crore key state-level reform, the project aligns with the vision to strengthen the power supply infrastructure and minimise interruptions across the state.

Addressing the gathering, MLA Kulwant Singh said the Rs 728-crore investment in Mohali marks a major leap in power infrastructure development. “It will ensure uninterrupted power supply, improved voltage stability and better service delivery to domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers,” he added.

The district-level works include feeder deloading projects worth Rs 172.2 crore, installation of new distribution transformers costing Rs 35.5 crore, augmentation of existing distribution transformers at Rs 32.6 crore, establishment of new 66 KV and 220 KV substations worth Rs 354.2 crore, augmentation and addition of power transformers costing Rs 62.9 crore and 66 KV line strengthening works of Rs 70.6 crore.

Under the initiative, several new 11 KV feeders—including Jubilee Clio, STPI, TDI-2, Civil Hospital, Parsvnath, University, Punjab Officers Society, CPM, Aerovista, COSMO, Ambala Road, Vasant Vihar, Bauli Sahib, GBM, Green Valley, Sector 105, Sector 108, Sector 109, Block E and G Aerocity, and Marbella—have been commissioned.

The additions aim to help reduce the load on existing feeders and improve supply quality. Additionally, new residential colonies have also been connected to the power network.

As part of the district’s infrastructure expansion, 14 new grid sub-stations are being established. These include 66 KV Sector 62, 66 KV Sector 110, 66 KV Sector 119, 66 KV Sector 82, 66 KV Aerocity-2, 66 KV Medicity, 220 KV Sector 101, 66 KV Sector 101, 220 KV Mubarikpur, 66 KV Eco City-1, 66 KV Sector 123, 66 KV Bhagwanpur, 66 KV Focal Point Mubarikpur and 66 KV Bansepur.

The upcoming grids will further strengthen the transmission and distribution network in Mohali, ensuring enhanced reliability, reduced outages and stable voltage supply across both urban and peripheral areas.

Mohali Circle Superintending Engineer HS Oberoi informed that the district has been designated as the headquarters of the newly carved East Zone of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), with a Chief Engineer posted to oversee operations from Nangal to Lalru Division, ensuring better monitoring and timely execution of works.

Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Mann also launched Rs 112.5-crore works for Kharar and Kurali. The capacity of several new 220 KV grids has been increased from 260 MVA to 320 MVA and that of 66 KV Sunny Enclave grid from 40 MVA to 63 MVA. Besides, 175 new transformers have been installed and 22 11 KV feeders have been constructed at a cost of Rs 37.5 crore. Two new 66 KV grids, Chhajjumajra and Radiala, eight new 11 KV feeders, a new 50 T/F are also planned.

Fatehgarh Sahib gets projects worth Rs 135 cr

Fatehgarh Sahib: Local MLA Lakhbir Singh Rai and Bassi Pathana MLA Rupinder Singh Happy, meanwhile, launched power infrastructure projects worth Rs 135 crore at the 66 KV grid in Attewali. They said the infrastructure will be upgraded at a cost of Rs 135 crore in the district to ensure 24 hours uninterrupted power supply to the people. PSPCL SE Sukhjit Singh added that the commencement of the project will bring relief to the people, industry, farmers and rid the city of hanging power lines.