Chennai to go overhead cable free by 2019
- IndiaGlitz, [Wednesday,July 05 2017]
Chennai's overhead power cables were one of the biggest cause of concerns during the cyclones, posing serious threats to public. The overhead cable conversion to underground is now underway and is expected to be completed by 2019. Chennai rains and cyclones were testing times for Government officials involved in relief work, the conversion should help maintenance work be done easier. The Center has allocated 2500 crore for this project work which is expected to complete by 2019.