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Kerala budget allocates over Rs 600 cr. for T&D
PM News Bureau
The Kerala state budget has proposed Rs 256 crore for transmission projects during 2004-05. A significant addition to the transmission and distribution network in the state is planned through new substations comprising 220 kV (3), 110 kV (10), 66 kV (5) and 33 kV (35). An amount of Rs 350.35 crore has been earmarked for the distribution sector. KSEB plans to add 4 lakh service connections, 2,000 km of 11 kV lines and 5,500 km of LT lines as part of the thrust on the power sector. A 400 kV line from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram will be commissioned this year while work on the 400-kV Mysore-Kozhikode line has already commenced.
A total of 100 mw of power will be produced through wind energy in Ramakkalmedu in Idukki district. Work on 30 small hydropower projects with installed capacity of 77.5 mw will soon begin. KSEB is targeting an addition of 391.5 mw of power by taking up the Pallivasal Extension Scheme and the Athirapally and Mankulam projects.
Kerala budget allocates over Rs 600 cr. for T&D
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