Rs 289 cr to be spent in district under 'Roshan Punjab'

Under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s ambitious project ‘Roshan Punjab’ aimed at freeing the state from power cuts, Minister for Horticulture, Freedom Fighters and Defence Services Welfare Mohinder Bhagat today inaugurated a 31.5 MVA power transformer worth about Rs 4 crore at Focal Point-2, Jalandhar.

Addressing a gathering, the minister said the project has been launched to provide uninterrupted power supply to people. Under this project, Rs 289.20 crore will be spent in Jalandhar district for the installation of new transformers, new power substations, new lines and feeder deloading. He said the works include Rs145.90 crore for deloading of 11 KV feeders, Rs 25.50 crore for new distribution transformers, Rs 12.30 crore for enhancing transformer capacity, Rs 29.30 crore for setting up 66 KV power substations, Rs 44.50 crore for increasing capacity of 66 KV transformers and Rs 31.70 crore for installation of 66 KV lines. AAP leader Dinesh Dhall was also present.

Bhagat said that upon completion, these works will significantly improve power supply and ensure uninterrupted electricity for industrial connections as well. He added that the 66 KV Focal Point substation, whose transformer capacity was earlier 20 MVA, has now been enhanced to 31.5 MVA, ensuring stable power supply for industries in the area.

Later, the Minister also planted a sapling at the Focal Point power station, urging people to contribute towards environmental conservation.