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Tripura Launches Underground Cabling Project to Modernise Power Grid
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 09:16 AM
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The state government of Tripura inaugurated a new underground cabling project aimed at improving the reliability of the power supply and reducing visual clutter.
The state government of Tripura inaugurated an underground cabling project on a recent date, marking a significant step in modernising the state's power infrastructure. The initiative will replace existing overhead lines with underground cables in key areas, a move expected to reduce power outages and enhance safety for residents.
The project aligns with the central government's PM Surya Ghar scheme, which seeks to provide reliable electricity to households across the country. By shifting to underground cabling, Tripura aims to improve the overall quality and stability of its power supply.
State officials and representatives from the electricity board attended the launch ceremony, expressing confidence that the new infrastructure will benefit consumers and support the state's development goals. The project is part of a broader strategy to upgrade critical utilities and support sustainable growth in Tripura.
The project aligns with the central government's PM Surya Ghar scheme, which seeks to provide reliable electricity to households across the country. By shifting to underground cabling, Tripura aims to improve the overall quality and stability of its power supply.
State officials and representatives from the electricity board attended the launch ceremony, expressing confidence that the new infrastructure will benefit consumers and support the state's development goals. The project is part of a broader strategy to upgrade critical utilities and support sustainable growth in Tripura.