Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Delhi CM Resolves Power Project Obstacles, Ensures Supply
Delhi is getting more electricity from Rajasthan, like getting more batteries.
They are building new wires and a special station.
These wires will go through some farmers' land.
The government has figured out how much to pay the farmers fairly.
The Delhi government wants to make sure the city has a reliable power supply, so everyone can have electricity.
This project helps Delhi meet its growing energy needs.
The Chief Minister helped solve issues so the project can move forward.
The Central Government is also involved in the project.
Delhi CM cleared a project to bring electricity from Rajasthan.
The project is implemented by PGCIL.
The project includes a sub-station in Narela and transmission lines.
The project passes through approximately 20 villages in North and North-West Delhi.
The Delhi government is ensuring fair compensation for farmers.
- Who
- Delhi Government, PGCIL, farmers
- What
- Implementation of an ISTS project to strengthen Delhi's power supply.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the project is ongoing
- Where
- Delhi, specifically North and North-West Delhi
- Why
- To boost Delhi’s electricity supply and strengthen its power infrastructure
Farmers' Concerns
Government's Perspective
Land Valuation and Compensation
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers' seek fair compensation for the use of their land for the project.
Government's Perspective
Government strives to balance project advancement and farmer welfare.
- Project Goal
- Strengthen Delhi's power infrastructure
- Source of Electricity
- Rajasthan
- Key Component
- Sub-station in Narela and transmission lines
- Implementing Agency
- PGCIL
- Involved Parties
- Delhi Government, PGCIL, Farmers
- Affected Villages
- Nearly 20 in North and North-West Delhi (e.g., Auchandi, Harewali)
- Farmer Benefit
- Fair compensation, retaining land ownership