WCA July 2015

India

Insight

Modernisation underway for reliable power

“With this [upgrade] of power infrastructure, Mysuru industrial area will attract more investments,” said Suresh Kumar Jain, secretary of MIA. Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board – India Website : www.kiadb.in

T BHASKAR, assistant executive engineer (electrical), of the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB), has confirmed that a process of power supply modernisation is to begin for industrial areas, commencing with a pilot project in the Mysuru industrial area. As part of the modernisation, it is proposed to replace all overhead power supply lines with underground cables. Mr Bhaskar added that transformers with modern technology will be installed to ensure an uninterrupted power supply to industry. KIADB is also planning to supply solar power to selected bore wells and streetlights. Mr Bhaskar said that, depending on the results of the pilot project, KIADB would extend the programme to all industrial areas in Karnataka. EP Vishwanath, president of the Mysore industries association, said industrialists would not demand subsidies, incentives and concessions if the government provided good infrastructure, including adequate water and power supply. He assured KIADB of full support for the success of the pilot project.

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