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Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Gurugram power infra to be upgraded to 9K mW by 2034-35 to meet demand
The Haryana power department has laid out a plan to scale Gurugram's power supply infrastructure capacity to 9,000 megawatts (MW) from the current 6,000 MW over the next decade to meet future energy demands arising from rapid urbanisation and upcoming mega projects, officials said. A senior DHBVN official said power demand in Gurugram is currently growing at 6–7% annually (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo) The decision was made during a joint meeting on Monday between senior officials of the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), responsible for power distribution, and Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL), which handles transmission. The state-funded upgrades will be phased, with the target set for completion by financial year 2034-35, officials said, adding that the estimated cost of the project is being ironed out. 'To meet future demand, the city will require at least 70 new substations of 33kV, 66kV and 220kV, along with new feeder lines across Gurugram,' officials said. Currently, Gurugram consumes a maximum of 3300 MW, despite an installed capacity of 6000 MW. 'But with ongoing and upcoming residential, industrial and commercial developments, demand will rise sharply,' ,' said Ashok Kumar Garg, managing director of DHBVN, on whose directions the meeting was held. Garg cited large-scale projects like Global City and the Gurugram Metro Rail as key drivers. The first phase of Global City, a ₹940 crore project on 1,000 acres, began last year and is expected to finish in 10 years. The ₹5,500 crore metro extension is targeted for completion by 2029-30. DHBVN chief engineer (operations, Delhi zone) VK Aggarwal said the upgrade will eliminate outages and voltage fluctuations. 'Power supply across all consumer categories will become seamless. In the event of a disruption, supply can be quickly restored from alternate points through the interconnected ring-main system. It will also ease overloading in high-demand areas,' he added. A senior DHBVN official said power demand in Gurugram is currently growing at 6–7% annually. 'Factoring in future developments, this rate is expected to increase. There's a need for at least 55 to 60 new 33kV substations, but only a handful exist now.' To address this, Vipin Gupta, DHBVN director (operations), said officials have been directed to upgrade aging substations in Sectors 1 to 57 by adding new transformers and to identify land in developing areas for new substations. 'Early acquisition will save time and reduce costs compared to purchasing land five to ten years later,' he said. HVPNL officials said six 220kV substations have been built in Sectors 65, 69, 72, 85, 95, and 107 in the last 18 months. Another in Sector 99 is expected to be operational by year-end. Proposals for seven new 220kV substations in Sectors 61, 62, 67, 75A, 78, 102, and 110 are under consideration. HVPNL is also exploring alternate locations in case of land issues. Currently, Gurugram and Manesar have 51 HVPNL-controlled substations, including 16 of 220kV and 33 of 66kV. One 400kV substation is government-run, while three more (in Sector 72, Sohna Road, and Kadarpur) are operated by private or central agencies. DHBVN runs seven 33kV substations independently.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
Payments done, work incomplete: 12 MCG engineers under scanner
Gurgaon: A vigilance investigation examining six development projects carried out in 2022-23 has revealed that 12 MCG engineers at various positions approved full payments totalling Rs 5 crore despite incomplete work. Vigilance officials recently submitted the findings to MCG commissioner Ashok Kumar Garg seeking action. The projects under scrutiny were executed in Mohammadpur Jharsa. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon The first two irregularities involved a cremation ground construction worth Rs 41.6 lakh, which remained incomplete despite full payment. Subsequently, a tender worth Rs 24.6 lakh was issued to finish the remaining work, yet the project stayed unfinished while contractors received complete payments. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Mysterious Photos That Cannot Be Explained True Edition Undo The investigators also found that Rs 1.8 crore was released to contractor Mohammadpur Jharsa to construct a road, but the project remains unfinished. In another case, Rs 7 lakh was awarded for a road widening project in which paver blocks had to be laid. However, the probe revealed, the work wasn't executed properly, and the tiles began to dislodge. The investigation has also uncovered flaws in a road project in the same village, where cracks started appearing within three months of construction. A tender worth Rs 22.9 lakh was issued for the project. The sixth infringement pertained to construction of a ready-mix concrete (RMC) road and drain enhancement initiative, stretching from the govt school to Dhanuka Company in Mohammadpur Jharsa. The work delivered was substandard, with the project carrying an estimated value of Rs 2 crore. "A preliminary inquiry found 12 MCG engineers guilty of making payments for unfinished or substandard work. We have recommended disciplinary action against them. However, the commissioner will take a call on whether the officers should be chargesheeted under rule 7 (major penalty) of the Haryana Civil Services (punishment and appeal) rules, 2016, or rule 8 (minor penalty)," said a senior MCG official. The MCG officials found responsible for authorising payments for incomplete projects include current and former engineers. The list comprises retired executive engineer Amarjeet Bisla, assistant engineer Narender Pawar, retired assistant engineer Anil Verma, and assistant engineer Kuldeep Yadav. Other officials include retired executive engineer Bhopal Singh, MCG's assistant engineer Dalip Singh, and executive engineer Tushar Yadav who is now at MCM. The report also flagged irregularities committed by executive engineer Hemant Kumar (now at Yamunanagar corporation), executive engineer Gopal Kalawat, and assistant engineer RK Mongia among others.
