CM Sukhu Virtually Launches Rs 7.54 Cr Power Substation in Sujanpur
Synopsis
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on 7 July 2026 virtually launched a Rs 7.54 crore, 33/11 kV power sub-station at Patlandar (Ansla) in Sujanpur, Hamirpur. The project includes a 7.2 km HTSC line and will deliver reliable electricity to 14,000 residents across 16 gram panchayats.
Key Takeaways
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually inaugurated the 33/11 kV sub-station Patlandar (Ansla) on 7 July 2026 from the state secretariat.
The project cost Rs 7.54 crore and involved laying a 7.2 km 33 kV HTSC line from Chabutra to Ansla.
Approximately 14,000 residents across 16 gram panchayats in the Sujanpur Assembly constituency will benefit from improved power supply.
The sub-station feeds four 11 kV feeders — Kot Chauri, Sujanpur, Patlandar, and Palai — and is interlinked with two existing sub-stations for alternate supply.
Senior leaders including Industries Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan , Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh , and HPSEB MD Aditya Negi attended the virtual event.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, virtually inaugurated a new 33/11 kV electric sub-station at Patlandar (Ansla) in the Sujanpur Assembly constituency of Hamirpur district, built at a cost of Rs 7.54 crore. The launch was conducted from the state secretariat and marks a significant addition to the district's power distribution network.
Context
Posting on X, Chief Minister Sukhu announced: 'Aaj sachivalaya se 7.54 crore rupaye ki lagat se Hamirpur jile ke Sujanpur vidhan sabha kshetra mein nirmit 33/11 kV vidyut up-kendra Patlandar (Ansla) ka virtual madhyam se shubharambh kiya.' ('Today, from the secretariat, I virtually inaugurated the 33/11 kV electric sub-station Patlandar (Ansla), constructed at a cost of Rs 7.54 crore in the Sujanpur Assembly constituency of Hamirpur district.')
The project includes the laying of approximately 7.2 kilometres of a 33 kV HTSC line from Chabutra to Ansla. This dedicated high-tension line forms the backbone of the new sub-station's supply infrastructure.
Policy Backdrop
The new sub-station will provide power to four feeders: 11 kV Kot Chauri, Sujanpur, Patlandar, and Palai. For redundancy and uninterrupted supply, it has been interlinked with the existing 33 kV sub-station at Tauni Devi and the 33 kV sub-station at Sujanpur, ensuring an alternate supply route in case of faults.
Himachal Pradesh has a long-standing policy of strengthening 33 kV and 11 kV distribution infrastructure in its hilly and remote regions. The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB), the state-owned utility responsible for distribution, has been central to executing such last-mile connectivity projects. The Congress-led Sukhu government has continued this emphasis on rural electrification and supply reliability since assuming office in December 2022.
Stakeholders and Impact
The sub-station is expected to benefit approximately 14,000 residents across 16 gram panchayats in the Sujanpur region who have faced power supply challenges. Improved and continuous electricity supply to these villages is seen as a direct boost to rural livelihoods, agricultural operations, and small businesses in the area.
The virtual inauguration was attended by several senior officials and leaders, including Industries Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee President Vinay Kumar, Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania, MLAs Ranjit Singh Rana, Vinod Sultanpuri, Suresh Kumar, and Sudarshan Bablu, former minister Ram Lal Thakur, and HPSEB Managing Director Aditya Negi.
What's Next
The commissioning of the Patlandar sub-station is part of a broader push by the state government to upgrade power infrastructure across Hamirpur and other districts. Similar substation and HT line projects are expected to be taken up in other segments of Hamirpur and Kangra districts in the coming months.
Budget allocations for power distribution infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh's 2026-27 state budget will be closely watched as an indicator of the government's continued commitment to rural electrification and grid reliability in the hill state.
Point of View
Traditionally a competitive zone. The interlink with two existing sub-stations reflects a maturation in grid planning — prioritising reliability over mere connectivity. Sustained investment in HPSEB's distribution network will be the real test of whether these project launches translate into measurable improvement in rural power supply hours.
NationPress
7 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Patlandar sub-station inaugurated by CM Sukhu?
The Patlandar (Ansla) sub-station is a newly built 33/11 kV electric sub-station in the Sujanpur Assembly constituency of Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, constructed at a cost of Rs 7.54 crore to improve rural power supply.
How many people will benefit from the new Sujanpur power sub-station?
Approximately 14,000 residents across 16 gram panchayats in the Sujanpur region are expected to benefit from improved and continuous electricity supply through the new sub-station.
What is the length of the HT line laid for the Patlandar sub-station project?
A 33 kV HTSC line of approximately 7.2 kilometres has been laid from Chabutra to Ansla as part of the Patlandar sub-station project.
Which feeders will the new Patlandar sub-station supply power to?
The sub-station will supply power to four 11 kV feeders: Kot Chauri, Sujanpur, Patlandar, and Palai, covering a significant portion of the Sujanpur constituency.
Which ministers attended the virtual inauguration of the Patlandar sub-station?
Industries Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan and Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh were among the senior ministers present, along with HPSEB Managing Director Aditya Negi and several MLAs and Congress leaders.
