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The Delhi government is modernizing power infrastructure by moving overhead electricity cables underground in Chandni Chowk. The Rs 160 crore project, inaugurated by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, aims to clear 28 roads of unsightly cables, benefiting approximately 10,000 consumers by reducing fire hazards and improving power reliability.

It includes laying 52.5 kilometers of electricity lines underground in partnership with BSES Yamuna Power Limited. Additionally, the initiative incorporates a new indoor power grid and four battery energy storage systems to enhance the electricity supply and support electric vehicle infrastructure.