Gandhinagar, Feb. 26 -- The Gujarat Government on Thursday announced a new provision of Rs.500 crore to convert overhead power networks into underground cable networks in Municipal Corporations and Municipalities under the "Gujarat Wire Free City Mission".

According to the Gujarat CMO, this decision was taken keeping in view the development of the State and the rising electricity demand of citizens. It has become extremely essential to maintain a continuous, safe, and high-quality power supply.

The Gujarat CMO said that through this initiative, uninterrupted and reliable electricity supply will be continuously ensured to citizens of the state as well as to essential services such as hospitals, health centres, water supply systems, bus s...