The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has replaced its old underground 66kV cable link to the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Sarabha Nagar substations in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, with a new overhead transmission line costing ₹3.11 crore (approximately $375,000 USD). This decision was made following repeated faults in the underground network that caused significant outages during peak summer demand. The previous underground cables, connected to the 220kV Ferozepur Road substation, had become increasingly fault-prone, requiring technical teams to spend two to three days to trace and fix issues during high demand periods. The new overhead system, which uses monopole structures and W/Z towers, is designed to facilitate quicker fault detection and restoration, thereby improving operational flexibility. Despite initial plans to complete the project by March 31, the commissioning was delayed by nearly two months. The PSPCL conducted scheduled shutdowns at multiple substations to integrate the new line into the grid, affecting power supply in phases. Chief engineer Jagdev Singh Hans stated that the upgrade will enhance reliability and support better load management during high-demand periods, aiming to prevent the prolonged outages previously experienced in central Ludhiana.