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Jirakpur to Host New 220‑kV Substation, Land Rate Set
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:18 AM
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A 220‑kV substation is slated for construction in Jirakpur, with the land rate for the 4.91‑acre site now finalized.
A 220‑kV substation is set to be built in Jirakpur, a rapidly growing town near Mohali, to address the escalating electricity demand in the region. The Punjab government has announced the land rate for the 4.91‑acre plot required for the project, marking a significant step toward finalizing the site.
The substation, part of the state’s broader power infrastructure upgrade, will enhance transmission capacity and improve reliability for local consumers. Officials say the acquisition process has been streamlined, and construction is expected to commence early next year.
Once operational, the facility will support the distribution network for Jirakpur and surrounding villages, reducing load shedding and boosting economic activity. The project is also expected to create temporary jobs during the construction phase and long‑term opportunities in maintenance and operations.
The substation, part of the state’s broader power infrastructure upgrade, will enhance transmission capacity and improve reliability for local consumers. Officials say the acquisition process has been streamlined, and construction is expected to commence early next year.
Once operational, the facility will support the distribution network for Jirakpur and surrounding villages, reducing load shedding and boosting economic activity. The project is also expected to create temporary jobs during the construction phase and long‑term opportunities in maintenance and operations.