The government in Odisha has approved power infrastructure projects worth Rs 17.96 billion.
The state government has decided to execute phase-IV of the Odisha Distribution System Strengthening Project (ODSSP), which was launched during the year 2013-14 for installing 473 33/11 kV primary substations and its associated lines across the state. Under the project, 99 33/11 kV primary substations and independent 33 kV lines of 812.05 km length will be taken up with a total estimated cost of Rs 17.96 billion. The project will be implemented over a period of three years, effective from financial year 2021-22.