Tamil Nadu announces ₹15,032 cr power upgrade, hires 15,058 personnel
India
Tamil Nadu just announced a huge ₹15,032 crore upgrade to its power system.
Led by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, the plan aims to handle rising electricity demand by expanding generation, modernizing distribution, and hiring 15,058 Electricity Personnel for smoother operations.
Chennai distribution upgrades get ₹2,275 cr
Chennai and other outage-prone cities will see major upgrades with ₹2,275 crore set aside for better distribution.
The state is building and updating hundreds of substations and rolling out more repair teams, call centers, and technology for faster fixes.
Plus, Tamil Nadu is investing in renewable energy projects and battery storage, so future power should be cleaner and more reliable for everyone.