ADB backs enhancement to climate-resilient power system in Uttarakhand

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted a $200 million loan to enhance the quality, efficiency, and reliability of the power supply in Uttarakhand, India. This project will assist Uttarakhand in realising its objective of supplying its citizens with round-the-clock power and making the switch to sustainable energy. The rehabilitation, enhancement, and modernisation of power facilities will play a crucial role in enhancing lives and fostering sustained economic growth in the state. With the introduction of an innovative and climate-resilient underground cable system that consists of 354 ring main units, 99 compact substations, and 537 km of subterranean cables, the project aims to upgrade the power network infrastructure of Dehradun city.