Ludhiana, Jan. 24 -- The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has approved a Rs.99-crore project to remove and reorganise low-hanging and tangled electrical wires across Ludhiana, officials said, aiming to address the city's long-standing menace.

As part of the project, the power corporation will float around 20 tenders - ten each for the Ludhiana East and Ludhiana West circles. The tendering process will be carried out in phases, with some tenders likely to be floated on January 29.

Officials said the large-scale exercise will focus primarily on busy areas witnessing heavy pedestrian and vehicular movement, as well as localities that have repeatedly emerged as hotspots for electrical hazards.

In Ludhiana East circle, the pro...