RoW

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

ISTS waiver for energy storage projects extended till June 2028

The Union power ministry has extended the waiver of ISTS charges for energy storage projects, to June 30, 2028. This was announced by Manohar Lal, Union power minister, on June 10, 2025, during a press conference highlighting 11 years Read more

Right-of-way constraints impeding progress of 14 critical ISTS projects

Issues relating to right-of-way (RoW) are impeding the progress of 14 critical interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects, it was recently informed in Parliament. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Shripad Naik, Minister of State Read more

CEA releases report on right-of-way width calculation

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a committee report on calculation of reduction in right-of-way (RoW) width for transmission lines built with contemporary technological options. The report offers detailed calculations on RoW width for transmission lines built with additional Read more

Power ministry issues guidelines for RoW compensation

The Union power ministry recently issued guidelines for payment of right-of-way (RoW) compensation with respect to power transmission lines. These guidelines are applicable to power transmission lines of 66kV and above, only, and not for sub-transmission and distribution lines Read more