2×10 MVA GIS Substation under the IPDS scheme of the Government of India inaugurated in Bhagalpur
Mumbai: As part of the ‘AzadikaAmritMahotsav’, 2×10 MVA GIS Substation was inaugurated in Bhagalpur, Bihar under the IPDS scheme of the Govt 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 ‘AzadikaAmritMahotsav’ 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 the IPDS scheme with a sanctioned cost of Rs 8.99 crore, with a grant of Rs 5.40 crore from the 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 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 a safer working environment for the attending personnel.
