In a major boost to the “Gujarat Wire Free City Mission,” the state government today announced a new provision of ₹500 crore for the conversion of overhead power networks into underground cable networks in Municipal Corporations and Municipalities under the “Gujarat Wire Free City Mission.”
Considering the surging demand for power in the state, the government noted that the initiative was essential to maintain a continuous, safe, and high-quality power supply. It will move Gujarat forward as a more well-organised and smart urban state.
What unfolds for Gujarat under ‘Wire Free City Mission’?
- Under the initiative, the state government wants to ensure a safer and more reliable electricity supply in densely populated urban areas.
- The Mission aims to ascertain an uninterrupted and reliable electricity supply to essential services, such as hospitals, health centres, water supply systems, bus stations, police stations, etc.
- The Gujarat government promises to reduce power disruptions across the state with the successful execution of the Mission.
- Better infrastructure and well-appointed power supply technology will also help in bringing down the number of electrical accidents caused by open wires.
The Gujarat Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) hailed the budget allocation of Rs. 500 crore for ‘Wire Free City Mission’ as an important step to make the state Commonwealth and Olympic-ready. Under the initiative, the state government aims to develop all Municipal Corporations and Municipalities into “Wire-Free Cities.” The work will be completed under the Mission in a phased manner.