Kedarnath shrine township to have its own power substation

Dehradun, Oct. 9 -- Recurring power cuts in Kedarnath area will no longer be an issue for locals and pilgrims as the Uttarakhand government has begun an exercise to set up a new high tech 33/11 kilovolt power substation at the shrine area.

The need for a separate power station resulted following the creation of a new township known as Kedarpuri in the past more than 12 years.

Uttarakhand power corporation limited (UPCL) officials informed that a modern power station will be set by UPPCL in Kedarnath Dham.

According to the officials, the new power station will immensely improve electricity supply in Kedarnath suburb.

Sharing the information UPPCL Managing Director Anil Kumar Yadav stated that a new 33/11 kilovolt power station equipped w...