By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: With a view to ensuring quality and reliable power supply to the consumers, the Odisha Cabinet Chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had sanctioned 473 nos. of 33/11 KY Primary sub-stations and associated lines under phase-1 to III of ODSSP with an approved outlay of Rs. 3843 Crores.
Minister Energy, Industry and MSME Pratap Keshari Deb announced this after the Cabinet meeting. Chief Secretary PK Jena was also present during the press briefing.
Most of the works under these phases have been completed. Subsequently, under phase-IV of ODSSP, Cabinet has approved 99 nos. of 33/11 kV sub-stations & 64 nos. of independent lines with an outlay of Rs. 1796.73 Crs. At present, these projects are under execution.
However, there is a necessity to take up further system improvement works as such as up-gradation of Distribution Transformers, replacement of old/ damaged conductors, strengthening of existing 11 kV and 33 kV lines, construction of new 33 kV & 11 kV lines, conversion of single phase LT network to 3 phase, installation of line voltage regulator transformers along with construction of new PSS in needy areas.
Accordingly, phase-V of ODSSP under the Chief Minister’s Power Development Programme (CMPDP) has been formulated to address the low voltage issues in rural areas. The proposed outlay of the scheme is Rs. 1284.49 Crs. to be utilized during FY 2023-24 & 2024-25. These projects shall be executed by the respective DISCOMs.
