Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Mysuru to Get 44 New Substations to Enhance Power Supply
The government is building new power stations in Mysuru to make sure everyone has enough electricity.
They're also working on using solar power to make electricity and making it easier for farmers to get power.
They are connecting the electricity accounts to Aadhar and are ensuring they will still get free electricity.
The project aims to improve how electricity gets to people's homes and farms.
44 new power substations are planned for Mysuru district to enhance power distribution.
The substations are expected to be completed within two years.
The government aims to generate 2,400 MW of solar power through feeder solarization.
Aadhar linkage for irrigation pumpsets and tribal settlements are planned.
Free electricity for agricultural pumpsets up to 10 HP will continue.
- Who
- Karnataka's Energy Minister K.J. George.
- What
- The establishment of 44 new power substations and other initiatives to improve power supply.
- When
- Announced on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
- Where
- Mysuru district, Karnataka.
- Why
- To improve power distribution and supply reliability in Mysuru district.
Stakeholders' Concerns
Government's Actions
Aadhar Seeding and Compensation
Stakeholders' Concerns
Sugarcane growers protested the Aadhar seeding proposal and demanded compensation for land acquisition.
Government's Actions
The government is implementing Aadhar linkage for verification of electricity connections and is providing compensation where applicable.
- Substations Planned
- 44 in Mysuru district
- Completion Timeframe
- Within two years
- Solar Power Target
- 2,400 MW
- Free Electricity
- Continued for agricultural pumpsets up to 10 HP
- Illegal Pumpsets Regularized
- 2.5 lakh
- Solar Plant Inauguration
- June 11 at Thondebhavi, Gauribidanur
