DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister Aman Arora and Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Monday inaugurated the newly commissioned 66 kV Grid Substation at Focal Point, Mubarikpur, Derabassi. Constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 9.60 crore, the 66 kV Grid Substation has been established to strengthen the power infrastructure of the rapidly growing industrial and residential areas of Mubarikpur, Derabassi and Lalru, an official statement said.

Equipped with a capacity of 40 MVA (MegaVolt-Amperes), the grid will significantly improve the reliability of power supply, reduce load on the existing network and benefit industries in Punjab Small Industries & Export Corporation Ltd Focal Point, Mubarikpur, adjoining industrial units and nearby residential areas.

Addressing the gathering, Arora said no state can progress without industrial growth and added that the Bhagwant Mann government has made Punjab a promising destination for industry and investment through progressive policies and industry-friendly initiatives.

Expressing confidence that Punjab would surpass its investment target of Rs 65,000 crore during the current fiscal year, he assured industrialists of resolving their pending issues on priority. Sond highlighted several landmark initiatives undertaken by the Punjab government for industrial development.

He said the government is upgrading Punjab's power infrastructure on a war footing to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply and added that power outages would soon become a matter of history in the state. MLA Derabassi Kuljit Singh Randhawa thanked both ministers for dedicating the project to the people and said the construction of the substation had commenced in 2023 and its successful commissioning marks an important milestone for the region. The ministers stated that Punjab government is continuously strengthening the state's power infrastructure to provide reliable, quality and uninterrupted electricity supply.

(editor@dailyworld.in)