AP launches `6,000-cr power infra works to meet rising demand
New substations are being built in areas experiencing high electricity load
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Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Thursday informed the Assembly that the State Government initiated works worth Rs6,000 crore for the construction of new substations in areas experiencing high electricity load.
Responding to questions raised by MLAs Aditi Vijayalakshmi Gajapathiraju, Kolla Lalitha Kumari, and Muttumula Ashok Reddy during the Question Hour, the Minister stated that the government has identified the need for more than 200 new 33/11 kV substations in regions with heavy power demand and has taken steps to construct them accordingly.
He said the construction of the Venugopalapuram substation in Vizianagaram district is currently under the re-tendering process and assured that the works will be completed by March 2027. The minister also informed the House that works related to 220 kV and 132 kV lines worth Rs 46 crore in Vizianagaram district have already been completed and are ready to be charged. In addition, works for the Venugopalapuram substation are progressing with an Amount of Rs 77 crore.
MLA Aditi Gajapathi Raju requested the government to implement an underground cabling system in Vizianagaram on the lines of Visakhapatnam. Responding to this, the minister said underground cabling is an expensive system and clarified that the proposal would be considered depending on the availability of funds and necessity.
