Minister announces plans to strengthen power infrastructure across A.P.
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has announced a major infrastructure push to improve power stability and expand renewable energy across the state. The plan includes upgrading substations, improving rural power supply, and expanding the Surya Ghar solar scheme.
Why it matters
Infrastructure upgrades are critical for supporting agricultural productivity and meeting the rising energy demands of a developing state economy.
Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar said that the government was considering strengthening power infrastructure across the State to ensure uninterrupted supply, daytime power for agriculture, and expansion of renewable energy.
The Minister was reviewing the performance of the Power department at the State guest house in Rayachoti of Annamayya district on Saturday. Mr. Ravi Kumar instructed the officials to identify areas likely to see a rise in power demand and prepare infrastructure accordingly for the next five years.
The Minister said the government had grounded additional infrastructure works worth around ₹6,200 crore across the State, including transformers, substations and power lines. “More than 200 33/11 KV substations are also being taken up Statewide. Officials should strengthen higher-capacity substations and transmission lines wherever necessary,” he said.
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