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PFC: GIS Substation under Centre’s IPDS scheme inaugurated in Purnia

By IndianMandarins- 09 Apr 2021
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April 08, 2021: As part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, marking 75 years of India’s independence, 2x10 MVA GIS Substation was inaugurated in Purnia (Bihar) under the IPDS scheme of Government of India. The 2x10 MVA GIS Substation was commissioned by North Bihar Power Distribution Co. Ltd (NBPDCL).

2x10 MVA GIS Substation for Purnia was sanctioned in 2018 under IPDS scheme with a sanctioned cost of Rs 8.99 crore, with grant of Rs 5.40 crore from Government of India. The GIS Substation was declared complete on 6th April, 2021, overcoming the challenges posed by the prevailing Covid situation. Power Finance Corporation (PFC) is the nodal agency for the project executed under IPDS scheme.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by officials from North Bihar Power Distribution Co. Ltd (NBPDCL) and Power Finance Corporation.

The GIS Substation will benefit approximately of 3.26 lakh people of Purnia and the neighbouring areas. It will further reduce the land requirement and will lower the operational and maintenance cost and will also provide safe working environment for the attending personnel.

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