Gurugram’s power infrastructure to get major upgrade, capacity to expand
The absence of a 220 KV grid power house in Old Gurugram has been a significant hurdle in meeting the area’s increasing electricity demands. To address this, DHBVN and HVPNL have planned to upgrade the existing 66 KV power house to a 220 KV capacity
Gurugram: In a move aimed at improving the power supply in Gurugram, the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) has announced plans to upgrade its infrastructure, a development that could bring much-needed relief to city residents, particularly during the summer months when power outages are a very common issue.
The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) has announced plans to upgrade its infrastructure, a development that could bring relief to city residents, particularly during the summer months when power outages are frequent. (Representational Image)
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At a meeting held on Thursday at the PWD Rest House, PC Meena, Divisional Commissioner, Hisar and Managing Director of DHBVN, directed officials from the discom and the Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam (HVPN) to ensure improvement in power supply for consumers across the district. The focus is on upgrading critical infrastructure to handle the growing demand for electricity and reduce the frequent power cuts that have plagued the city recently.
Meena highlighted the urgent need to assess the capacity of the city’s overloaded power houses and enhance the capabilities of existing substations to meet future demand. He instructed officials to increase resources where necessary to ensure uninterrupted power supply, especially during the peak summer season when the demand surges and the risk of load shedding is highest.
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HVPN officials provided updates on the construction of a 220 KV substation at Sector 15 Part 2, which has been underway since 2021. This new substation will connect to the 400 KV substation at Sector 72 (PGCIL) and the 220 KV substation at Sector 72 (HVPNL). “Once commissioned, this infrastructure will significantly improve the power supply in the region,” Meena said.
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HVPN officials provided updates on the construction of a 220 KV substation at Sector 15 Part 2, which has been underway since 2021. This new substation will connect to the 400 KV substation at Sector 72 (PGCIL) and the 220 KV substation at Sector 72 (HVPNL). “Once commissioned, this infrastructure will significantly improve the power supply in the region,” Meena said.
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The absence of a 220 KV grid power house in Old Gurugram has been a significant hurdle in meeting the area’s increasing electricity demands. To address this, DHBVN and HVPNL have planned to upgrade the existing 66 KV power house to a 220 KV capacity. This includes the construction of a 220 KV GIS substation at Sector 15 Part 2 and the upgrading of existing infrastructure. Additionally, 220 KV transmission lines are being constructed on multi-circuit towers from Sector 72 to Sector 15, passing through Sectors 71, 48, 39, 38, and along NH-48.
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These upgrades are expected to benefit several key areas of Gurugram, including Sectors 2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 30, 31, 32, Old Railway Road, New Railway Road, Civil Lines, Friends Colony, Patel Nagar, Mini Secretariat, and surrounding regions. The enhancements are anticipated to alleviate the issue of overloading on the power system and reduce the frequency of load shedding, particularly during the summer months. The project is in its final stages and is expected to be completed by October 2024, according to officials.
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest.
Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents.
Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure.
Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing.
Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity.
Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations.
Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling.
A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.
