Tamil Nadu to build 231 substations for ₹15,032 crore to boost power supply

Tamil Nadu has announced plans to construct 231 new substations at an estimated cost of ₹15,032 crore to strengthen its electricity infrastructure. The project aims to address recent power supply disruptions and improve overall grid capacity across the state.

The initiative comes amid criticism from opposition parties over recurring power outages affecting consumers. State authorities have prioritized the substation expansion as part of broader efforts to modernize the power distribution network.