Minister Ar. Sakkarapani, who is the incumbent Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Ottanchatram constituency (Dindigul district) and the Minister for Food and Civil Supplies of Tamil Nadu, made significant announcements regarding the improvement of power infrastructure in his constituency.
Here is the more detailed information about the minister’s announcement and the projects:
Power Infrastructure Projects
- New Substations: The core of the announcement was the establishment of new power substations to ensure a reliable and continuous power supply.
- Foundation Stone Laid: The Minister specifically laid the foundation for 110/22 KiloVolt (KV) substations in the Ottanchatram assembly constituency.
- Note: These substations are critical components that step down high-voltage power (110 KV) from the transmission network to a lower voltage (22 KV) suitable for local distribution.
- Total Cost and Locations (Example – Specific to Dindigul District): While the announcement mentions Ottanchatram, a broader campaign in the Dindigul district also saw the foundation laid for several substations, including one at Annanagar in Dindigul town. These projects often involve a substantial investment, with the goal of reducing transmission losses and improving power quality.
- New Distribution Transformers: In addition to the large substations, the Minister also announced plans for installing new distribution transformers in various locations across the constituency.
Objectives and Impact
The main goals of these infrastructure projects are:
- Continuous Power Supply: To resolve the issue of frequent power cuts and ensure uninterrupted electricity for domestic, agricultural, and commercial use.
- Voltage Fluctuation Control: To stabilize the voltage, which is crucial for protecting appliances and machinery.
- Benefit to Users: The projects are expected to benefit thousands of electricity consumers, especially farmers who rely heavily on pump sets for irrigation.
- Relief to Existing Substations: By adding new substations, the load on the existing, often over-stressed, substations will be reduced, improving their efficiency and longevity.
These announcements reflect the government’s focus on upgrading the power grid, particularly in rural and semi-urban constituencies, to support agricultural and industrial growth.
