Gujarat cabinet approves ‘wire-free city mission’; ₹500 crore allocated for first phase
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Why in news
The Gujarat Cabinet approved the 'Gujarat Wire-Free City Mission' to shift overhead electricity lines underground by 2030 to enhance urban resilience and safety.
Background
The mission targets converting 14,600 circuit kilometers of high-tension (HT) and 31,400 circuit kilometers of low-tension (LT) distribution lines. The first phase focuses on 11 kV overhead lines with an allocated budget of ₹500 crore.
Facts for Prelims
- FactGujarat Wire-Free City Mission target year: 2030
- FactFirst phase budget: ₹500 crore
- FactScope: 14,600 circuit km of HT and 31,400 circuit km of LT lines
- FactInitial phase focus: Conversion of 11 kV overhead lines
For Mains
Q. Discuss how undergrounding electricity distribution lines contributes to urban resilience and public safety in the context of smart city development.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure resilience: Mitigation of power outages and hazards during extreme weather events
- Urban aesthetics and safety: Reduction of hazards from low-hanging wires and visual clutter
- Economic trade-offs: High capital expenditure for undergrounding vs. maintenance costs of overhead lines
Keywords: Urban Resilience · Smart Cities · Infrastructure Development · Public Safety · Power Distribution
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