As part of the Transmission System for inter-regional strengthening scheme for the Western Region (WR) and the Northern Region (NR) (Part-B), the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated the POWERGRID 765/400 kV Orai Sub-station and the 765 kV Aligarh Sub-station and associated lines. The PM said, “To solve the problem of electricity, the transmission system has been improved. Now, along with Bundelkhand, the power system will be improved in many areas of western Uttar Pradesh. Power generated will be transmitted to different regions through the western and northern grid”.

The project involves establishment of Extra High Voltage (EHV) Sub-stations at Orai Gas Insulated Sub-station (GIS) and Aligarh Gas Insulated Sub-station (GIS), along with high capacity power transmission corridor between the northern and western grids. It will strengthen the inter-regional transmission corridor and facilitate reliable supply of power to Orai, Aligarh and the adjoining areas of western UP and Bundelkhand. Apart from enhancing power transfer capability between the western region and the northern region grids, to the tune of 2700 MW, it will also aid transfer of power from Sasan and Vindhyachal generation complexes in western region to load centres in western and northern regions.

This project, constructed by the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), will make Orai a key Sub-station to feed the demand of Orai and adjoining areas of western UP and Bundelkhand region. It will also give huge boost to the tourism sector and will enhance socio-economic development, as quality power will be distributed to homes, agricultural setups, business establishments and industries of the region. The cost of the project is about Rs 4,976 crore.

The mega event at Jhansi, where the PM dedicated the project, was graced by Ram Naik, Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of UP and Uma Bharti, Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation, among the CMD of POWERGRID, Ravi P Singh, Director (Projects), RK Chauhan, Executive Director (NR-III) RK Singh and other senior officials of the state government and POWERGRID.