Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company (MP Transco) has initiated the relocation of five towers of the 132 kV Ujjain–Ratadiya transmission line passing through the Sadabal Sewage Treatment Plant area in Ujjain to ensure uninterrupted power supply during Simhastha-2028. The initiative aims to improve transmission network safety, reliability and accessibility for regular inspection and maintenance ahead of the mega religious gathering. The five towers are located in a waterlogged stretch of the sewage treatment plant area, measuring approximately 1,026 metres in length and 686 metres in width. Persistent water-logging makes routine inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs difficult. Prolonged exposure to water also raises concerns over the structural safety of tower foundations and associated infrastructure. Considering these challenges,

 

MP Transco has started shifting all five towers to technically suitable alternative locations. The relocation will ensure easier access to the transmission corridor and facilitate timely maintenance and repair, strengthening the safety and reliability of the network. Energy Minister Pradyumn Singh Tomar said uninterrupted power supply in Ujjain during Simhastha was a top priority for the State Government. Accordingly, essential transmission infrastructure works were being undertaken well in advance to ensure reliable power supply throughout the event. The 132 kV line connects the 220 kV Shankarpura Substation with the 132 kV Ratadiya Substation which falls within Simhastha Mela area. Commissioned in 1992, the transmission line predates the sewage treatment plant, constructed in 2013-14. Its relocation is expected to ensure long-term operational safety and maintainability of this important power transmission link.