Hyderabad, Nov. 30 -- The Telangana government today approved the TGSPDCL's plans for conversion of overhead lines to underground cabling in the Metro zone in the city with an estimated cost of Rs 4,051 crore.

According to a GO Ms. 43 issued, the project cost would be met from the TGSPDCL's internal funds or through borrowing.

The TGSPDCL would also ensure the participation of telecom and internet service providers and T-Fiber in underground cabling on a cost-sharing basis.

The TGSPDCL had earlier submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for conversion of overhead lines to underground cable in the Metro zone covering Banjara Hills circle, Secunderabad circle, Hyderabad Central and Hyderabad South Circle to the State government.

The obj...