Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Hyderabad Approves Rs 4,051 Crore Underground Cable Project
The Telangana government has approved a big project to put power cables underground in parts of Hyderabad.
This will cost Rs 4,051 crore.
The plan is to move all the power lines that are currently above ground into the ground.
This will make the power supply better and more reliable.
It will also cost less to maintain and might bring more businesses to the area.
The money for the project will come from the power company's own funds or loans.
They will also work with internet service providers to share the costs of putting cables underground.
Telangana government approves Rs 4,051 crore underground cable network in Hyderabad metro zone.
Project aims to improve power supply quality and reliability by converting overhead lines to underground cables.
Undergrounding of 33 kV, 11 kV, and LT lines on main roads, with AB cable in lanes and narrow areas.
Funding to be met through TGSPDCL's internal funds or borrowing, with cost-sharing by telecom/internet providers.
Expected benefits include reduced maintenance costs, attraction of industries, and economic growth in the metro zone.
- Who
- Telangana State Government and TGSPDCL
- What
- Approval of underground cable network project
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Hyderabad metro zone (Banjara Hills, Secunderabad, Hyderabad Central, Hyderabad South)
- Why
- To improve power supply quality, reliability, and attract investments
- Project Cost
- Rs 4,051 crore
- Areas Covered
- Banjara Hills, Secunderabad, Hyderabad Central, Hyderabad South
- Voltage Levels
- 33 kV, 11 kV, LT
- Funding Source
- Internal funds of TGSPDCL or borrowing
- Expected Benefits
- Improved power supply, reduced maintenance, economic growth
