Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar Inaugurates New Electric Transformer at Mestawada

Team Goemkarponn
VASCO: In a significant move aimed at improving the power supply in Mestawada, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar inaugurated a new electric transformer on Monday evening. The inauguration took place in the presence of the ward councillor and Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chairperson Girish Borker, and several residents from the area.
Addressing the media after the event, Salkar emphasized that providing quality power supply to the people of Vasco has always been one of his top priorities.
“The residents of Mestawada have long suffered from severe power fluctuations, particularly after dark, along with frequent outages. These issues have persisted for years, and today we are taking a major step toward resolving them with the launch of a new transformer,” said Salkar.
He added that the existing transformers in the area had become old, overloaded, and inadequate to meet the current demands of the residents. “With every house now equipped with air conditioners, mixers, geysers, and other high-power-consuming appliances, the load on the old transformers has drastically increased. What was once considered a luxury is now a necessity, and the infrastructure must evolve to accommodate this. The government accepted our proposal, and we are upgrading the transformer capacity from 150 kV to 200 kV to eliminate power fluctuations.”
Salkar also mentioned that an ongoing underground cabling project will further address the area’s electrical issues and improve the overall power supply in the Vasco constituency.
MMC Chairperson Girish Borker, echoing similar sentiments, highlighted the urgency of installing a new transformer in Mestawada. “The old transformer, which has been in use for over 40 years, was suitable for the time when households had minimal power needs. However, with modern appliances like air conditioners and inverters, the power demand has surged. We are thankful to MLA Salkar for addressing this issue and providing the much-needed solution,” said Borker.
The new transformer is expected to significantly improve power stability and reduce outages, bringing much-needed relief to the residents of Mestawada.