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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
23-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
High-tension tower, hillock: Why Gurgaon's new sectors could be flooded this year too
Gurgaon: It's the same cycle every year. "We dread the rains." That is how Jaswant Rao, RWA president of Astaire Garden, sums up the situation revolving around the long-delayed leg-IV. Six years after it got the administrative approval, Leg-IV — planned to ease flooding in new sectors — has hit a wall, quite literally. A 100-metre hillock stands in the way of connecting the drain, while a high-tension power tower in Sector 70 is yet to be relocated. Both obstacles have brought the construction to a crawl, which is already running behind schedule. The drain, once completed, will stretch 5.2km from Vatika Chowk to NH8 and is expected to offload nearly 50% of the burden on the Badshapur drain — the city's main stormwater channel — while benefiting sectors 68 to 80. But its progress was slow from the beginning, and now with these two obstructions, residents are concerned as the monsoon is just days away from lashing the city. A senior GMDA official said, "A hillock near Sector 75 is coming in the drain alignment. We initiated the dismantling process in April this year for which tendering is underway. Similarly, we have written to HVPNL to shift the high-tension tower in Sector 70. The matter is being followed up." GMDA is aiming to complete the project by the end of this year, he said. The drain passes through new sectors, including sectors 69, 70, 75 and 75A, which have seen extensive residential and commercial development over the years but remain vulnerable to waterlogging due to inadequate drainage. Jaswant Rao says, "Now that the monsoon is around the corner, the work will get hampered again. We dread the rains because we are the worst sufferers — our society (Astaire Garden) is low-rise and not just the roads but even our basement gets flooded during heavy downpours. We have been waiting for proper drainage connectivity for the past eight years." The Rs 105-crore project got administrative approval in May 2019, but it remained stuck in planning and coordination stages for nearly three years. Tendering finally began in 2022 and physical work started only in April 2023 with the original deadline of Oct 2024. Earlier, GMDA attributed the initial delays to external constraints such as the monsoon and the annual construction ban imposed from Nov to Jan due to air pollution norms. Ajay Sharma, a resident of Tulip Ivory in Sector 70, said flooding during pre-monsoon showers this month was a wake-up call. "Waterlogging was seen not only on SPR but also on sector roads. Tulip Chowk was submerged last week," Sharma said. "This project has already taken too long — how much more time do they need? It's becoming increasingly problematic," Sharma asked. With only 50% of work completed more than two years after construction began, residents worry that the city's response is reactive rather than preventive. Many argue that key infrastructure like drainage should have been in place before granting large-scale residential licences in the area. Last month, a portion of SPR caved in after heavy rainfall, compounded by ongoing excavation work for the drainage project.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Remove high-tension wires over schools: Haryana Human Rights Commission
Gurgaon: Declaring the presence of high-tension electricity wires over school premises as a grave violation of human rights, the Haryana Human Rights Commission said such conditions endanger the life, health, and safe learning environment of children, violating their fundamental rights. The commission asked the additional chief secretary (power), managing directors of DHBVN, UHBVN, and HVPNL, the director of secondary education, and the director general of elementary education to submit a detailed report within two months regarding the actions taken so far and the timeline for the removal of such high-tension lines. The report is to be submitted during the next hearing on Aug 6 via video conferencing. The full bench of the commission, comprising chairperson justice Lalit Batra and members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia, noted that a decision was taken as far back as 2013 under the chairmanship of the then chief minister that all high-tension power lines passing over govt schools, polytechnics, civil hospitals, and veterinary hospitals must be removed by June 15, 2013, and the expenses for these were to be borne by the power department. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mai puține griji la pensionare Pensia Facultativă NN Vezi oferta Undo However, even after more than a decade, the issue remains unresolved. The commission, in its order issued last week, said thousands of students in govt schools across the state are forced to put their lives at risk due to the presence of high-tension wires in close proximity to their classrooms and playgrounds, which constitutes a serious violation of their fundamental human rights. "These children, unaware of the life-threatening danger looming above them as they study or play, are being subjected to conditions that compromise their right to life, safety, health, and education in a secure environment," said the commission. "Almost more than 12 years have passed, the matter of shifting high-tension wires passing above various schools is rolling from one place to another, and now, the DHBVNL, UHBVNL, and HVPNL are shirking from their responsibility of shifting the high-tension wires passing above various schools in the state of Haryana," the commission observed. The commission stated that action must be taken strictly by the decision dated March 18, 2013, and any contradictory decisions made in 2022 cannot override the earlier mandate. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Fuel pumps, cables to shift for RRTS corridor in Gurugram: NCRTC
The National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has sought a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) to shift high-tension electricity lines and fuel stations along the Delhi-Jaipur highway. The utility relocation is essential for constructing the Namo Bharat (RRTS) corridor from Aerocity to Dharuhera, which is slated to begin in August 2026, officials said. According to officials, the request pertains to shifting 220kV and 66kV towers near IFFCO Chowk, installed by Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL). These lines currently supply electricity to Sectors 17, 18, 19, 25 and 28. In a formal letter, NCRTC referred to an earlier joint inspection conducted on April 2 with officials from GMDA, HVPNL, and Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC). NCRTC's superintending engineer wrote, 'NCRTC hereby undertakes that utility services, if any, found infringing in the proposed ROW of GMDA, will be shifted as per site requirement.' The letter added that the Namo Bharat corridor is part of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which aims to enhance multimodal connectivity and accelerate infrastructure development. 'It is requested to issue NOC for the proposed plan to shift the transmission line to facilitate the corridor's construction,' it stated. A GMDA official said, 'We will look into the matter in detail. This project is of national importance and a decision will be taken at the earliest.'
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Manesar power grid gets Rs 28-crore boost with new substation
Gurgaon: The state govt on Monday approved construction of a new 66/11 kV GIS substation at IMT Manesar to enhance power infrastructure in Manesar's industrial area. Being built for Rs 28 crore, the project will bolster industrial power supply and reduce outages, which are particularly common during summer. Officials believe the improved infrastructure will provide more reliable electricity for factories. The new substation will be constructed in the Technology Park of IMT Manesar and will take three years to complete. Meanwhile, the state govt has also approved development works to enhance infrastructure in the residential area of IMT Manesar. The construction of a warehouse at the electronic manufacturing cluster IMT Sohna was also approved, with an estimated cost of around Rs 14 crore. In addition, HVPNL has also upgraded its substation in Sector 8 of IMT Manesar. "Increased capacity of the 66 kV substation will ensure a more reliable power supply and reduce the risk of overload, tripping, and power disruptions," an HSIIDC official said. A substation at the transport hub is being upgraded to handle additional loads. According to the official, as soon as the load on any equipment reaches 80% of its capacity, it must be upgraded, or else it causes overloading. The 220 kV Transport Hub substation, which was commissioned in Sept last year, is being further augmented. It already had two 100 MVA transformers, and a 20 MVA transformer has also been installed now to help manage additional load. TNN
