New power infrastructure to benefit 2.2 million people; major river restoration projects worth ₹945 crore approved
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to modernize the capital’s power infrastructure, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated three new grid substations and eight crucial transmission lines at Balianta for Bhubaneswar power projects. Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited has executed these projects.
As a result, Bhubaneswar will now receive uninterrupted, high-quality, and reliable electricity. The planning will benefit nearly 2.2 million public. Moreover, it will boost growth across industries, businesses, IT, and urban living.
The government completed grid substations at Balianta, Satyanagar, and SCB Medical in Cuttack within a year, investing around ₹600 crore. Notably, the Chief Minister emphasized, Bhubaneswar power projects “The state government’s strong commitment enabled us to complete these projects within a year. Where there is willpower, the impossible becomes possible.”
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister also focused on reviving rivers around Bhubaneswar. He announced concrete steps to restore major rivers in and nearby areas.
Specifically, the government has approved:
- ₹300 crore for the Prachi River
- ₹75 crore for the second phase of the Dhanua River
- ₹170 crore for the Daya River
- ₹400 crore for the Daya West Canal
Looking ahead, Bhubaneswar’s electricity demand will double by 2030, rising from 1,000 MW to 2,000 MW. Therefore, the government has already started taking proactive measures to meet future energy needs.
