Power Minister inaugurates 220 KV substation at Pappankalan

NEW DELHI: Delhi Power Minister Satyendra Jain on Tuesday inaugurated 220 KV substation at Pappankalan established by Delhi Transco Limited. Delhi Transco Limited, an undertaking of Government of NCT of Delhi has established a 220 KV substation at Pappankalan. "This is the third substation in Pappankalan/Dwarka area. Two others are already functional," said Transco spokesperson.

With the starting of this substation, the areas which would be most benefitted include Sector 7, 8, 9, 10 and 20 of Dwarka, Palam, Palam Vihar, Dashrathpuri, Rajnagar, Goyla Dairy and their adjoining areas. This substation and its associated transmission network has been established with an investment of Rs. 65 crore. This substation has been linked with our 400 KV substation at Bamnauli and 400 KV substation Maharani Bagh through 220 KV substations at Naraina.

The present transmission capacity of this substation is 320 MVA which would be increased when need arises.