Mohali, June 9 -- Punjab industries and commerce minister Aman Arora and power minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Monday inaugurated a newly commissioned 66 kV grid substation at PSIEC Focal Point, Mubarikpur, aimed at strengthening power infrastructure in the rapidly developing industrial belt of Derabassi.

Built at a cost of around Rs. 9 crore, the 40 MVA substation will serve the industrial and residential areas of Mubarikpur, Derabassi and Lalru. Officials said the project would improve the reliability of electricity supply, reduce pressure on the existing network and support the growing demand from industries and households in the region.

Addressing the gathering, Arora said Punjab was steadily emerging as a preferred destination fo...