Jharkhand

• 08 Sep 2021

CM lays Foundation Stone of 2 Power Grids

Why in News

Recently, Chief Minister Hemant Soren inaugurated 132/33 KV Grid Substation Meral established at Bhagodih of Garhwa district and Laid the foundation stone of 132/33 KV Grid Substation Nagar Antari (Bhawnathpur) and sub station Chhatarpur.

Key Points

• The Chief Minister said that Makri, Pandariya, Buka, Garda, Saraiya, Arsali etc. areas of Garhwa district would be benefited by the establishment of this grid sub-station Meral.
• Now the consumers of these areas will get relief from the problem of low voltage and all the people including businessmen, schools and other institutions will get freedom from electricity related problems.
• The Chief Minister said that the foundation stone of 132/33 KV grid sub-stations at Nagar Antari (Bhawnathpur) and Chhatarpur has been laid in view of the future demand for electricity in Palamu Division. In the coming 24 months, both the power substation grids will be ready.
• He said that GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) technology is being used for the first time in the power substation grid to be built at Chhatarpur, which will reduce disturbances in power transmission.