The project was awarded to KPDCL by the Centre after its ‘best performance’ in implementing centrally sponsored Saubhagya scheme.
August 25, 2020
Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is contemplating to lay an underground cable network in Srinagar to cover city’s major hospitals.
According to the media reports, the Rs 25 crore project shall cover Lal Chowk and SMHS, Lal Ded and Bones & Joint hospitals, TRC, Civil Secretariat and some adjoining areas.
The project envisaging covering a distance of 20 Km shall have an 11 kV underground network. It will start with the city center as the area usually has a stable load making it feasible for underground cabling. The project will help maintain the uninterrupted power supply to these areas.
