The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVNL) has proposed to invest Rs 1,305 crore to strengthen power transmission and distribution system in its area during fiscal 2010-11.

DHBVNL has earmarked Rs 398 crore to create High Voltage Distribution System on rural, domestic, urban and rural agriculture feeders. Strengthening of metering system has been given thrust by making a provision of Rs 143 crore.

DHBVNL proposes to construct 25 new substations of 33 kV level and augment capacity of 15 existing substations of 33 kV level at a cost of Rs 98 crore to further strengthen the power transmission and distribution system.

In order to strengthen and augment capacity of the distribution system and to erect additional lines, the company has allocated Rs 66 crore to procure additional distribution transformers and high tension cable.

Under Part B of the Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme, DPRs are being prepared for renovation of distribution system in 16 towns in the area at a cost of Rs 600 crore, of which Rs 292 crore is planned to be spent during fiscal 2010-11.