Kalamb to get relief from power woes with substation at Mirpur

Residents and industries in the Kalamb area will soon see an end to their long-standing power woes as the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Board gears up to construct a new power substation in Mirpur village. The land for the project has been selected, and all necessary approvals have been secured. Officials have indicated that construction work will commence shortly, with preparations for the groundbreaking ceremony already underway.

The substation, which will be built at a cost of Rs 15 crore, will have a capacity of 20 MVA. It will be connected to the Andheri grid, ensuring reliable power supply to the industrial zones of Khairi and Johad along with several nearby villages. The project aims to address the persistent power supply issues that have been affecting both residential and commercial consumers in the area.

According to officials, the new substation will significantly improve power distribution and facilitate new domestic and commercial connections. The project is expected to provide a boost to the industrial sector, ensuring uninterrupted operations for businesses in the region.

Superintending Engineer Darshan Singh confirmed the developments, stating, “The land for the substation in Mirpur village has been finalised. We will soon conduct the groundbreaking ceremony and begin construction work. This initiative will go a long way in resolving the electricity issues in the area.”

The substation will not only stabilise the power supply but also cater to the growing electricity demand in the region. For residents and industries, this marks a significant step towards a more sustainable and efficient power infrastructure in Kalamb.

Residents and industry representatives have welcomed the move, expressing hope that the new facility will foster economic growth and improve the quality of life in the region.