Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ushered in a new era for the capital’s energy sector by dedicating three grid substations and eight transmission lines at Balianta.
Built at a cost of ₹600 crore, this world-class infrastructure finally breaks the city's 36-year reliance on the aging Chandaka grid.
For the first time since 1989, Bhubaneswar has a decentralized power system. New substations at Balianta, Satyanagar, Nayapally, and SCB Medical College will ensure uninterrupted, quality electricity for over 22 lakh consumers.
During the ceremony, the Chief Minister criticized the previous administration’s "lack of political will," noting that while projects stalled for 24 years, his government delivered results in just one year.
"This is the reflection of our strong determination to fulfill promises," he stated. Accompanied by Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and MP Aparajita Sarangi, the CM thanked OPTCL for their rapid execution, marking a historic milestone in transforming Bhubaneswar into a smart, power-surplus city.