Delhi Powers On: Underground Electric Cabling Expands Across City

The Delhi government is expanding its project to replace overhead electric wires with underground cables to areas like Janakpuri and Malviya Nagar. This initiative aims to enhance urban infrastructure with minimum disruptions in power supply. The project encounters logistical challenges and seeks timely road-cutting permissions.

The Delhi government's initiative to replace overhead electric wires with underground cabling is making strides in its expansion, now reaching neighborhoods such as Janakpuri, Malviya Nagar, and Safdarjung Development Area.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta previously launched a pilot in Shalimar Bagh, with the current phase set to extend operations into additional neighborhoods following administrative approvals. The project is executed by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), involving the transition of electrical cables underground to mitigate disruptions.

While the Janakpuri segment of the project requires adjusting to logistical challenges such as infrastructure density and road permissions, advanced technologies like IoT sensors are being utilized. The government is financially backing this urban development with a 2025-26 budget allocation of Rs 100 crore.

(With inputs from agencies.)