MSEDCL proposes ₹5,102 crore infra works for Pune Circle

The projects include providing over two lakh new electricity connections every year, building 37 new sub-stations, installing 23 new power transformers, and laying 4,688 kilometres of high-pressure and 2,558 kilometres of low-pressure underground cables

To meet the demands of a growing consumer base, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has proposed infrastructure projects worth ₹5,102 crore in the Pune Circle comprising Pune city, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune rural. The projects include providing over two lakh new electricity connections every year (around 15,000 new electricity connections every month), building 37 new sub-stations, installing 23 new power transformers, and laying 4,688 kilometres of high-pressure and 2,558 kilometres of low-pressure underground cables.

As part of the plan, MSEDCL chief engineer Rajendra Pawar on Sunday announced the allocation of 17 key locations for vital high-tension sub-stations during an interaction with the NGO, Sajag Nagrik Manch, at Marathwada Mitra Mandal College. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

As part of the plan, MSEDCL chief engineer Rajendra Pawar on Sunday announced the allocation of 17 key locations for vital high-tension sub-stations during an interaction with the NGO, Sajag Nagrik Manch, at Marathwada Mitra Mandal College.

Pawar said, “The plan also includes 1,699 new distribution switches; 2,277 capacity-enhancing switches; 7,505 feeder pillars; 2,399 new ring main units; 439 AB switches; and more. Of the total budget of ₹5,102 crore, ₹1,850 crores have been allocated for smart meters, ₹2,910 crore for power loss reduction and empowerment, and ₹342 crores for feeder separation.”

According to Pawar, over the past eight to nine months, the MSEDCL has initiated a rigorous site search for ultra high-tension sub-stations to address the increasing demand. “This attempt has led to the identification of 17 locations capable of accommodating sub-stations with 132 and 220 KV capacities. The MSEDCL is set to establish these ultra high-tension sub-stations, accompanied by installation of 12 additional 50 MVA capacity power transformers in high-voltage sub-stations,” he said.