On June 3, 2026, the Gujarat Cabinet approved the ‘Gujarat Wire-Free City Mission’, a significant initiative aimed at converting overhead electricity distribution lines to underground systems across urban areas by 2030. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's administration allocated ₹500 crore for the first phase, which will focus on undergrounding over 14,600 circuit kilometres of high-tension (HT) lines and 31,400 circuit kilometres of low-tension (LT) lines. This project encompasses all 17 municipal corporations and 151 municipalities in Gujarat. The underground cabling is expected to enhance public safety by reducing incidents of snapped wires and power disruptions during extreme weather events. Moreover, it aims to improve the reliability and quality of electricity supply, contributing to the development of smarter, cleaner, and safer urban environments. The government envisions completing the transition to underground power distribution networks in all urban local bodies by the end of the decade, marking a transformative step in modernizing Gujarat’s power infrastructure.