Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, widely known as POWERGRID, has recently achieved a significant milestone by emerging as the successful bidder in the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding. They are set to develop a critical Inter-State Transmission System project aimed at strengthening the connectivity between the Northern and Western regions of India.
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This important project, officially titled “Inter-regional (NR-WR) Transmission System strengthening to relieve the loading of 765 kV Vindhyachal-Varanasi D/c line,” will be managed by POWERGRID under the Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) scheme. A formal Letter of Intent was issued to POWERGRID on September 16, 2025, marking the commencement of this ambitious project.
Project Details
The core of this project includes the construction of a new 765 kV Sub-Station located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the project encompasses the establishment of 765 kV double-circuit Transmission Lines. These lines will extend across two major Indian states, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, facilitating improved power distribution and network reliability in these regions.
This initiative not only aims to enhance the electrical infrastructure but also ensures that future energy demands are met efficiently and sustainably. By alleviating the load on the existing Vindhyachal-Varanasi transmission line, POWERGRID’s project will play a crucial role in bolstering the overall stability and capacity of India’s power transmission network.
- Project Name: Inter-regional (NR-WR) Transmission System Strengthening Project
- Objective: To relieve the loading of 765 kV Vindhyachal-Varanasi D/c line
- Location: New 765 kV Sub-Station in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Coverage: Transmission lines across Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh
- Management: Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) by POWERGRID
As POWERGRID takes on this project, it underscores their commitment to enhancing the infrastructure that powers India’s growth. This development is expected to significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of the power transmission systems in the involved states, thereby supporting India’s ongoing efforts in sustainable energy development.
