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Gujarat Launches ₹500 Crore 'Wire-Free City Mission' for Underground Power Cables

The Gujarat government has announced a ₹500 crore provision to convert overhead power networks into underground cable networks under the 'Gujarat Wire Free City Mission'. This initiative aims to ensure a continuous, safe, and high-quality electricity supply to citizens and essential services like hospitals and police stations. The move is intended to reduce power disruptions, prevent electrical accidents, and develop smarter urban areas in the state. The government stated this is also a step towards preparing the state for events like the Commonwealth and Olympic Games.

Key Points: Gujarat Budget: ₹500 Crore for Underground Cabling in Cities

  • ₹500 crore allocated for underground cabling
  • Aims for safer, uninterrupted power supply
  • Part of 'Gujarat Wire Free City Mission'
  • Targets Municipal Corporations and Municipalities
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Gujarat Budget: ₹500 Crore allocated to 'Wire-Free City Mission' for underground cabling in state

Gujarat allocates ₹500 crore to convert overhead wires to underground cables, aiming for safer, uninterrupted power and smarter cities.

"An important step has been taken to make the state Commonwealth and Olympic-ready - Gujarat CMO"

Gandhinagar, February 26

The Gujarat Government on Thursday announced a new provision of ₹500 crore to convert overhead power networks into underground cable networks in Municipal Corporations and Municipalities under the "Gujarat Wire Free City Mission".

According to the Gujarat CMO, this decision was taken keeping in view the development of the State and the rising electricity demand of citizens. It has become extremely essential to maintain a continuous, safe, and high-quality power supply.

The Gujarat CMO said that through this initiative, uninterrupted and reliable electricity supply will be continuously ensured to citizens of the state as well as to essential services such as hospitals, health centres, water supply systems, bus stations, police stations, etc.

This initiative will reduce power disruptions. A safer and more reliable electricity supply will be ensured in densely populated urban areas. This mission will also greatly help in preventing electrical accidents caused by open wires. It will move Gujarat forward as a more well-organised and smart urban state.

An important step has been taken to make the state Commonwealth and Olympic-ready, under which all Municipal Corporations and Municipalities will be converted into "Wire-Free Cities" in a phased manner, said the Gujarat CMO.

Earlier, the Gujarat Panchayat Department's Mukhyamantri Nirmal Gram Yojana currently operational in 667 villages spanning 21 talukas across 12 districts, has allocated a budget of Rs. 650 crore, said the release.

According to the release, the scheme focuses on qualitative improvement in sanitation and public health across rural areas.

Gram Panchayats shall appoint an agency for door-to-door waste collection and cleaning of public places, ensure that the collected waste is disposed of at the designated dumping site, and the concerned taluka shall appoint an agency to collect such accumulated waste from each village and transport it to the nearest municipality or municipal corporation processing unit (dumping site).

The scheme is operational in urban authorities such as RUDA, GUDA, and VUDA. The primary objective is to raise the level of cleanliness in rural areas and improve public health. Incentives for the repair and maintenance of assets and vehicles are available under the Swachh Bharat Mission.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good initiative, but I hope this doesn't become another project where the funds are allocated but the work on the ground is slow and patchy. The focus on hospitals and essential services is commendable. Let's see the timeline for implementation.
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Michael C
As someone who recently moved to Ahmedabad for work, the tangle of wires is one of the first things you notice. This 'Wire-Free City Mission' sounds like a step towards modern infrastructure. Combined with the rural sanitation scheme, it shows a holistic approach to development.
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Ananya R
This is excellent news for urban safety. So many accidents happen because of snapped wires during storms. A reliable power supply is crucial for businesses too. Gujarat leading the way again! Hope other states follow suit. 🙏
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Karthik V
While the urban mission is getting ₹500 crore, the rural sanitation scheme has ₹650 crore. That's a good balance. Development should not just be about cities. The focus on door-to-door waste collection in villages is very much needed for public health.
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Sarah B
Making the state "Commonwealth and Olympic-ready" is a forward-thinking goal. Modern infrastructure like underground cables is essential for hosting international events and for long-term quality of life. The phased manner is practical.

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