No Visible Power Lines In Chandni Chowk: Delhi’s Rs 463 Crore Plan For Underground Wiring In 125 Colonies | New-delhi-news News
Last Updated:February 12, 2026, 07:30 IST Delhi power minister Ashish Sood said the primary objective is to put unsafe overhead power lines, passing through residential and densely populated areas, under the ground The work of undergrounding overhead power lines will also include 26 roads in Chandni Chowk at a cost of about Rs 160 crore. (Image: PTI/File) Soon, you may no longer see power lines criss-crossing above you, especially in the chaotic and tight streets of New Delhi’s iconic Chandni Chowk area. The Delhi government has given its nod to proposals worth Rs 463 crore for underground wiring across the city – both high tension (HT) and low tension (LT), power minister Ashish Sood announced on Wednesday (February 11). This work of undergrounding overhead electricity wires will also include 26 roads in Chandni Chowk at a cost of about Rs 160 crore. In an official statement, the government called it a significant step towards strengthening public safety, enhancing reliability of the power distribution system, and improving the overall aesthetics of the city. Sood said the …
