Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders establishment of 231 new electricity substations at ₹15,032 crore
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced a ₹15,032 crore investment to establish 231 new electricity substations to stabilize the state's power grid. The move aims to address frequent power interruptions caused by aging infrastructure and rising urban consumption.
Why it matters
This significant infrastructure investment addresses critical utility reliability issues in a major Indian state, impacting millions of residents and businesses.
To further strengthen Tamil Nadu’s power infrastructure, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), ordered the establishment of 231 new substations at a cost of ₹15,032 crore and the appointment of 15,058 workers to carry out maintenance and repair works.
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