Delhi to Bury Power Lines: ₹463 Crore Project Approved for Safer City

• Delhi government approves ₹463 crore project to shift overhead power lines underground, enhancing safety and reliability.
• High Tension (HT) and Low Tension (LT) wires will be moved underground, reducing short circuits and fatal accidents in dense areas.
• ₹267 crore allocated for 125 settlements, with ₹159 crore for Chandni Chowk's 26 main roads.
• Pilot projects in Shalimar Bagh and Janakpuri successfully completed, paving the way for wider implementation.
• Part of the 'Power System Master Plan 2030' with a proposed ₹17,000 crore investment over three years to make Delhi a global city with safe power lines.