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CS orders speedy re-routing of EHT transmission lines passing through Amaravati

Published - January 24, 2026 05:12 pm IST - VIJAYAWADA A group of workers engaged in the erection of high-tension power towers near Venkatapalem of Amaravati Capital Region. | Photo Credit: GIRI KVS Andhra Pradesh Government Chief Secretary and Special CS (Energy) K. Vijayanand directed the AP-Capital Region Development Authority (AP-CRDA) and AP-Transco to expedite the re-routing of existing 400 kV and 220 kV Extra High Tension (EHT) transmission lines passing through the core capital area of Amaravati keeping the fast-paced construction works in the capital city.

CS orders speedy re-routing of EHT transmission lines passing through Amaravati

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  • Reviewing the progress of the works at his camp office here on Saturday (January 24), Mr.
  • Vijayanand instructed the officials to speed up the execution of works in a planned and systematic manner in strictly adherence to the approved schedules and called for constant updates.
  • Issues that might be encountered during execution should be immediately discussed and resolved through inter-departmental coordination.
  • He reiterated that the government was giving special priority to Amaravati development projects and directed the officials to ensure continuous field-level monitoring, close coordination and timely completion of the re-routing works to support the development of the capital city.
  • Officials explained that the re-routing of the 400 kV and 220 kV transmission lines was being taken up as a deposit-funded work in line with the approved planning framework of CRDA following consultations with all stakeholders.
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