Andhra Pradesh Initiates INR 6,000 Cr Power Infrastructure Works to Strengthen Energy Network

Andhra Pradesh has initiated works worth around INR 6,000 crore to strengthen its power infrastructure by establishing new substations in high-load areas, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar informed the Assembly.

Responding to questions raised by MLAs during Question Hour, the Minister said that the state’s energy department has identified the need for more than 200 new 33/11 kV substations in regions witnessing high electricity demand. Steps have already been initiated to construct these substations to ensure stable and reliable power supply across the state.

Providing details about projects in Vizianagaram district, Ravi Kumar said that the Venugopalapuram substation is currently undergoing a retendering process and is expected to be completed by March 2027. He added that works related to 220 kV and 132 kV power lines worth INR 46 crore in the district have already been completed and are ready for charging.

In addition, works related to the Venugopalapuram substation are progressing with an investment of around INR 77 crore.

During the discussion, MLA Aditi Vijayalakshmi Gajapathiraju urged the government to implement an underground cabling system in Vizianagaram on the lines of Visakhapatnam. The Minister said that underground cabling is an expensive system and the proposal would be considered depending on the availability of funds and project requirements.

MLA Muttumula Ashok Reddy also requested the establishment of a 220 kV substation in Giddalur constituency. Ravi Kumar assured the House that a decision would be taken after reviewing the easibility report prepared by officials of the energy department.

The Minister further said that with industries expanding after the coalition government led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu assumed office, the state’s daily power consumption is expected to rise from 263 million units to around 280 million units.

To meet this growing demand, the government is expanding 400 kV, 220 kV and 132 kV substations, while also strengthening transmission infrastructure and improving electricity supply to agriculture and industrial sectors.