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NCT recommends use of RoW-saving measures for transmission projects

National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended exploring the use of technological interventions to reduce the cost of securing right-of-way (RoW) for power transmission schemes. This is in response to the power ministry’s request made to NCT to ensure Read more

Ladakh RE evacuation scheme: EHVAC found feasible, NCT’s approval awaited

It is now confirmed that the mega Ladakh renewable energy (RE) evacuation scheme will be implemented using EHVAC technology, instead of the earlier planned combination of HVDC and EHVAC. However, the final approval by National Committee on Transmission Read more

CPRI proposes ultra high-voltage testing facility, CTUIL to examine proposal

Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has proposed to set up testing facilities for catering to power transmission equipment of up to ultra-high voltage of 1,200kV. The proposal, initiated by CPRI in September 2025 in its meeting with the Union Read more

No new interstate transmission scheme under TBCB approved at latest NCT meet

In a rare occurrence, no new interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism was cleared at the latest National Committee on Transmission (NCT). It is reliably learnt that during the latest Read more

Lara-Raigarh reconductoring project approved under RTM

An ISTS scheme project involving re-conductoring of the existing 400kV double-circuit Lara STPS-I to Raigarh (Kotra) transmission line in Chhattisgarh has been approved for implementation under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) framework. To be executed by Power Grid Corporation Read more

Interstate transmission scheme proposed for green hydrogen plants in Vizag

A major interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme has recently been approved by the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) that will help transmit renewable energy to upcoming green hydrogen/green ammonia plants in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Estimated to Read more

Interstate system scheme planned for hydropower evacuation from Arunachal Pradesh

A new interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme to facilitate hydropower evacuation from upcoming projects in Arunachal Pradesh has been proposed for development under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. The scheme, termed as “NERGS-III Siang Basin,” is expected to Read more

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Thrissur HVDC station capacity to be augmented under RTM modality

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been assigned a project to augment capacity at the Thrissur VSC HVDC station in Kerala, under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) route. A proposal to this effect was Read more

ISTS-TBCB bidding pipeline gets major boost with mega schemes approved

The bidding pipeline of the ISTS-TBCB development space is set to get a major boost with mega schemes worth Rs.29,000 crore newly cleared. In its latest meeting, held in mid-August 2025, National Committee on Transmission (NCT) Read more

PGCIL committee approves investment in NERES-XXIII

The Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has approved investment of nearly Rs.210 crore in an interstate scheme taking shape in northeast India. In a brief stock exchange filing, PGCIL Read more