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Vijay Visits Tamil Nadu Electricity Board HQ, Secures Approval for 600 New Substations
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 10:01 AM
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Chief Minister Vijay made an unannounced trip to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board headquarters in Chennai, where officials agreed to install 600 new substations to strengthen the state's power network.
Chief Minister Vijay arrived unexpectedly at the headquarters of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) in Chennai on Wednesday. The surprise visit was aimed at accelerating the rollout of new power infrastructure across the state.
During the meeting with senior TNEB officials, Vijay secured a commitment to commission 600 additional substations over the coming months. The expansion is intended to address chronic load‑shedding issues and support the growing demand from residential and industrial consumers.
The plan includes prioritising regions that have experienced frequent outages, with the new substations expected to improve voltage stability and reduce transmission losses. TNEB officials said the project will be funded through a combination of state allocations and central government schemes.
Vijay emphasized that reliable electricity is essential for Tamil Nadu's economic growth and promised regular monitoring of the implementation schedule. The announcement comes as the state seeks to boost its renewable energy capacity and meet national power‑sector targets.
During the meeting with senior TNEB officials, Vijay secured a commitment to commission 600 additional substations over the coming months. The expansion is intended to address chronic load‑shedding issues and support the growing demand from residential and industrial consumers.
The plan includes prioritising regions that have experienced frequent outages, with the new substations expected to improve voltage stability and reduce transmission losses. TNEB officials said the project will be funded through a combination of state allocations and central government schemes.
Vijay emphasized that reliable electricity is essential for Tamil Nadu's economic growth and promised regular monitoring of the implementation schedule. The announcement comes as the state seeks to boost its renewable energy capacity and meet national power‑sector targets.