The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a Rs 143 crore power infrastructure plan for Meerut and Baghpat for the financial year 2025-26, aimed at ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply for domestic and commercial consumers.
According to Isha Duhan, Managing Director of Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL), works worth Rs 63.43 crore will be undertaken in urban areas, while Rs 79.36 crore will be spent on rural areas. The projects will address recurring issues such as tripping, low voltage, and overloading.
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Technical Director NK Mishra stated that three new 33 kV lines will be constructed in the city at Rs 20.77 crore, along with 20 new 11/0.4 kV substations. These measures will enhance power supply reliability, and in the event of major faults, it will no longer be necessary to cut electricity to an entire substation or feeder, minimising disruption for consumers.
The initiative is expected to significantly improve electricity quality and reliability for households and businesses in both urban and rural areas of Meerut and Baghpat.