Government of Chhattisgarh is making all efforts to expand the power supply network in the left Wing Extremist infested tribal-populated areas. As part of expansion of power supply to these areas, Government is constructing an electricity substation in village Nelwad in Narayanpur district. It is said that the cost of project is `39 crore. The installation work has been carried as part of fulfilling the promise made by Chief Minister Raman Singh, as his announcement. The village is situated near District Headquarters of Narayanpur.
The construction of the power substation will also help in attaining the goal of 100% electrification given under Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Energy Department Officials based at Raipur stated that Nelwad substation is of 220/132/33 KV capacity. It is expected to be completed in next two months, that is, by the month of September. This will facilitate quality and uninterrupted supply of electricity in the entire district. Problem of low-voltage will also be resolved.
Officers further informed that Chief Minister Raman Singh has given directions to complete construction work of substation by September 2018. As per his instructions, engineers of Chhattisgarh Power Distribution and Transmission Companies and workers are working day and night in this naxal-affected area to complete the construction work.
The power substation of Nelwad will be connected to 220 KV tower line between Barsoor (Dantewada district) and Bhilai (Durg district). After completion of construction work, inspection and maintenance of electricity poles and lines will also become easier for the officials. Electricity consumption in Narayanpur district is nearly 10-11 Mega Watt per day.
Officials informed that Nelwad substation will facilitate electricity supply to Narayanpur district from separate feeder. Beside, three additional feeders are also being arranged, so that in case electricity supply from one feeder is interrupted due to unavoidable reasons, additional feeders will be deployed to ensure regular power supply. They told that presently, Narayanpur and Orchha (Abujhmad) blocks are getting electricity supply from substation situated in village Masaura of Kondagaon district.
This line crosses a distance of nearly 60 km of forest area. After construction of Nelwad substation, this distance will shrink to 10 km only.