Hyderabad: The State Cabinet on Tuesday approved underground power cabling system in Hyderabad. Cabinet approved a new projects for captive power generation, besides establishing a new power distribution company (Discom) in addition to the existing Northern and Southern power distribution companies.
Agricultural power connections, lift irrigation schemes, Mission Bhagiratha , safe drinking water schemes and power connections of the HMWSSB would be brought under the purview of the new Discom.
To increase renewable energy production and as per Central government regulations, the Cabinet decided to increase the renewable power production in the State. Accordingly, it was decided to procure 3,000 MW solar power and float tenders for the purpose at the earliest with a contract period of five years.