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Power Grid Corp awarded contract to build inter‑state transmission system
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🗓 09 Sep 2026, 07:18 PM
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Power Grid Corporation of India has secured an order to develop an inter‑state transmission network, enhancing the country's power infrastructure.
Power Grid Corporation of India announced that it has received an official order to establish an inter‑state transmission system. The directive comes as part of ongoing efforts to expand and modernise the nation’s electricity grid.
The new transmission network is expected to link multiple states, facilitating smoother power flow and reducing bottlenecks in supply. By improving inter‑regional connectivity, the project aims to support growing demand and enhance grid reliability.
As a central public‑sector undertaking, Power Grid plays a pivotal role in planning, constructing, and operating high‑voltage transmission lines across the country. The order underscores the company's continued involvement in critical infrastructure development.
Stakeholders anticipate that the project will contribute to the broader objectives of energy security and sustainable growth, aligning with national targets for electricity access and renewable integration.
The new transmission network is expected to link multiple states, facilitating smoother power flow and reducing bottlenecks in supply. By improving inter‑regional connectivity, the project aims to support growing demand and enhance grid reliability.
As a central public‑sector undertaking, Power Grid plays a pivotal role in planning, constructing, and operating high‑voltage transmission lines across the country. The order underscores the company's continued involvement in critical infrastructure development.
Stakeholders anticipate that the project will contribute to the broader objectives of energy security and sustainable growth, aligning with national targets for electricity access and renewable integration.