Uttarakhand under Restructured Distribution Sector Scheme Rs. 2,600 Cr sanctioned by Centre

The Central Government has sanctioned 2,600 crore rupees to Uttarakhand under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) for the construction of new power lines, sub-stations, and underground power lines.

State Energy Secretary R Meenakshi Sundaram said that the State’s project has been approved in the Regional Power Committee meeting in New Delhi.

Shri Sundaram said, to strengthen the power supply system, the capacity of sub-stations will be increased in several districts including Dehradun.  All power lines in Haldwani will be underground, he added.