India, April 18 -- Noting the rising demand for electricity in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, minister of state for energy, Meghna Bordikar directed power utilities on Friday to prepare a comprehensive long-term plan for the region's power infrastructure.

At a review meeting held at Prakash Bhavan in Ganeshkhind, Bordikar instructed officials of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) and Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited to coordinate with municipal corporations while planning new substations and power networks.

She also asked the officials to seek support from local MLAs to acquire land for new substations, ensuring quick resolution of land-related issues. The MLAs present in the me...