Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated several new projects in the capital aimed at preserving its historic heritage while strengthening Delhi’s power infrastructure. The Chief Minister launched the project to place overhead electricity cables underground in the Chandni Chowk area. This will enhance the locality’s visual appeal and improve the safety and reliability of power supply.

In addition, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for a 66/11 kV GIS grid sub-station at Mandoli and four Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects at Shivalik, Dwarka and Goyla Khurd. She stated that the Delhi Government is committed to advancing development while safeguarding heritage, ensuring that modern and efficient facilities are provided across the capital. South Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood, Councillor Suman Gupta and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

To remove dangling overhead wires across 28 historic streets and lanes of Chandni Chowk, the Delhi Government and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) have initiated a major project. At an estimated cost of approximately Rs 159.75 crore, around 52.5 kilometres of overhead power lines will be laid underground.