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The government will replace 18,000 old TANGEDCO transformers
Promised in the manifesto
18,000 old transformers will be replaced as part of TANGEDCO restructuring.
From the manifesto: Inbam (Joy) › 9. World-Class Infrastructure › A. Electricity and Green Energy, see page 78
Where it standsIn the budget
In the budget speech on 5 Aug 2026.
The government sanctioned funding to replace 40,000 old transformers.
So far
replacement of 40,000 old transformers
Not yet seen
Nothing further noted.
Summary written by AI from the documents below, with figures checked against them.
Documents behind this
- 5 Aug 2026 · Budget speechRevised Budget speech 2026-27, page 50
- 40,000 old transformers will be replaced in a phased manner at a cost of Rs.2,000 crore.
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