Sindri, Dhanbad: In a major stride toward enhancing the region’s power infrastructure, Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has inaugurated its fifth advanced 33/11kV E-House substation in Sindri. The new facility is set to strengthen power reliability and support both industrial growth and community development in the area.
The substation was formally inaugurated by DVC’s Chief Vigilance Officer, Sudipta Acharjee (ITS), in the presence of Member (Finance) Arup Sarkar and other senior officials of DVC.
The event saw the participation of key power consumers, including representatives from prominent industrial stakeholders such as Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL).
These state-of-the-art E-House substations are designed to enhance voltage regulation, minimize power outages, and provide a steady electricity supply – critical factors for sustaining industrial operations and meeting the increasing power demands of the region.
“This development underscores DVC’s unwavering commitment to delivering reliable and high-quality power to its consumers. The commissioning of the Sindri substation is yet another step towards powering progress and strengthening the region’s energy ecosystem,” said a DVC spokesperson.
The addition of this substation reflects DVC’s ongoing efforts to modernize its infrastructure and ensure continuous power support for industrial and community needs in the Damodar Valley.
About Damodar Valley Corporation
The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is a public sector undertaking in India, established in 1948, with a mission to control floods, generate power, and irrigate farmlands along the Damodar River. It’s considered India’s first multipurpose river valley project and operates both thermal and hydroelectric power stations, serving the eastern region of the country.
