WB-POWERGRID-SUBSTATION

Power Grid hopeful of ending impasse over Bhangar sub-station
    Kolkata, Aug 7 (PTI) Power Grid Corporation of India
is hopeful of arriving at a final decision on starting work on
its sub-station at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas District, the
construction of which was disallowed by protesting villagers.
    "A final decision is likely in a meeting on Saturday
(August 11) with state government officials and the locals
against the project," a Power Grid official told PTI.
    He said the decision will be when to commence, as
there is "no question" of scrapping the project.
    According to leaders of one of the groups spearheading
the protests, there has been an understanding with the state
government over the proposed project.
    "We will assess the site and then give a timeline (on
starting work on the sub-station)," the official said.
    In January 2017, villagers were up in arms against
setting up of the sub-station, demanding return of their
lands.
    Two persons were killed and many were reported missing
as violence erupted over the issue. PTI BSM
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