The Delhi government has launched a series of infrastructure initiatives aimed at modernising the power sector while preserving historic urban character. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated projects that combine heritage conservation with advanced energy systems, signalling a long-term strategy for reliable and sustainable electricity supply.
A key initiative is the underground cabling project in Chandni Chowk, undertaken with BSES Yamuna Power Limited. With an estimated investment of Rs 159.75 crore, approximately 52.5 kilometres of overhead lines will be placed underground across 28 historic streets. The project includes 500 feeder pillars, decorative lighting, and digital twin monitoring technology. Scheduled to be executed in phases during night hours, it is expected to enhance safety, reduce fire hazards, and improve power reliability for nearly 10,000 consumers.
The Chief Minister also laid the foundation for a 66/11 kV GIS grid sub-station at Mandoli. Built at a cost of about Rs 55.5 crore with a capacity of 63 MVA, the facility will serve around 1.5 lakh residents and ensure a stable electricity supply to key institutions, including major healthcare and transport facilities.
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Further strengthening the grid, four Battery Energy Storage System projects under BSES Rajdhani Power Limited will add 55.5 MW / 111 MWh of storage capacity across multiple locations. The systems are expected to reduce peak-hour load stress, enhance voltage stability, and support the transition to clean energy before their scheduled commissioning in 2027.
Energy Minister Ashish Sood described the programme as a transformative milestone, noting that a Rs 17,000 crore infrastructure roadmap and major investments by Delhi Transco Limited will prepare the capital’s power network for future demand. He said Delhi is poised to emerge as a national benchmark in urban energy management.