Delhi Underground Power Lines Project
Sector: Government • Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Source: Hindustan Times
The Delhi government plans to shift overhead power transmission wires underground across the Capital, starting with key markets such as Lajpat Nagar and Chandni Chowk. The project aims to improve safety, reduce visual clutter, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of heritage and high footfall areas. Work has already begun on undergrounding 52.5 kilometres of overhead power lines in Chandni Chowk, focu
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Road, Power Transmission
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Hindustan Times
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Description | The Delhi government plans to shift overhead power transmission wires underground across the Capital, starting with key markets such as Lajpat Nagar and Chandni Chowk. The project aims to improve safety, reduce visual clutter, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of heritage and high footfall areas. Work has already begun on undergrounding 52.5 kilometres of overhead power lines in Chandni Chowk, focusing on 28 historic streets and lanes. The government seeks financial assistance from the Centre under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme to support the project, estimated to cost ₹35,000-40,000 crore. |
Original sector | Energy |
Budget |
Location
Country | India |
State | Delhi |
City | New Delhi |
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Source | Hindustan Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Road, Power Transmission |
Article published date | 2026-04-07 |
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