Mumbai, April 9 2021 (GNI): As part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, 2×10 MVA GIS Substation was inaugurated in Bhagalpur, Bihar under the IPDS scheme of Government of India. The 2×10 MVA GIS Substation was commissioned by South Bihar Power Distribution Co. Ltd (SBPDCL).
The inauguration ceremony is a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations marking 75 years of India’s independence.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by officials from South Bihar Power Distribution Co. Ltd (SBPDCL) and Power Finance Corporation.
2×10 MVA GIS Substation for Bhagalpur was sanctioned in 2018 under IPDS scheme with sanctioned cost of Rs 8.99 crore, with grant of Rs 5.40 crore from Government of India. The GIS Substation was declared complete on 6th April, 2021, overcoming the challenges posed by the prevailing Covid situation.
The GIS Substation will benefit approximately of 1.21 lakh people of Bhagalpur and the surrounding areas. It has further reduced the land requirement curtailing the operational and maintenance cost. The GIS Substation also ensures safer working environment for the attending personnel.ends
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