Madhya Pradesh Central Region Power Distribution Company would start many construction works worth Rs950 crore within its jurisdiction in rural areas of 16 district of Bhopal, Hoshangabad, Gwalior and Chambal divisions. Face of electricity distribution system in rural areas would be changed through these construction works.
It will strengthen the electricity distribution system and on the other hand consumers will also get better supply. Consumers would get direct advantage from the increased capacity of the system. With this, breakdowns in supply will also decrease.
Notably, the construction work in villages and other habitats would be executed under Deendayal Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDGJY) in which new 33/11 KV sub- station sand new distribution transformers would be established.
The 33/11 KV lines would be expanded and faulty meters would also be replaced. New electricity connections would be provided to the consumers of below poverty line and above poverty line.The Company will spend Rs57.40 crore in Bhopal and Raisen districts, Rs78.17 crore in Hoshangabad and Harda districts, Rs88.63 crore in Sehore, Rs36.25 crore in Vidisha, Rs144 crore in Betul, Rs98.75 crore in Rajgarh, Rs89 crore in Gwalior, RsRs33 crore in Datia, Rs32.42 crore in Shivpuri, Rs48.47 crore in Sheopur, Rs93 crore in Guna, Rs20 crore in Ashoknagar, Rs71 crore in Bhind and Rs67 crore in Morena.