At a meeting of the High Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) chaired by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at Haryana Niwas on Monday, approval was given for the purchase of 26,161 transformers for the state’s power corporations to strengthen the electricity infrastructure. The committee also approved the procurement of 5,000 to 7,500 T&P kits for the safety of linemen and assistant linemen working in the state.
Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Vipul Goel, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, and other senior officers were also present at the meeting. The High Powered Works Purchase Committee also approved the construction of GIS bays at various power stations. Nayab Singh Saini conducted negotiations with the firms concerned and reached agreements for the procurement of transformers and safety kits, as well as the construction of GIS bays, at rates lower than the prescribed prices.
At the HPPC meeting, approval was given for the purchase of 100 three-phase 11 kV/433-250 V, 400 kVA distribution transformers for DHBVN; 28 power transformers of 40/50 MVA, 132/33 kV and 33 power transformers of 25/33.5 MVA, 66/11 kV for HVPNL; and 26,000 distribution transformers of 100 kVA for UHBVN.
In addition, the government will, for the first time, procure 5,000 to 7,500 special T&P kits, comprising 14 items, to ensure the safety of linemen and assistant linemen working with Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam. The High Powered Works Purchase Committee also approved the construction of GIS bays at various power stations at a cost of ₹81 crore.