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National Committee on Transmission Approves Key Interstate Transmission Schemes

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended two significant interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes to the Ministry of Power for final approval. These projects will be executed under tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) and the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM), contributing to the enhancement of India's power transmission infrastructure.

The first scheme focuses on the transmission system needed to evacuate power from renewable energy (RE) projects in the Rajgarh (1,500 MW) and Neemuch (1,000 MW) Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Madhya Pradesh. Initially planned as separate projects, they have now been merged into a single scheme with an estimated cost of Rs 34.72 billion. REC Power Distribution Company Limited (REC PDCL) will act as the bid process coordinator (BPC).

The second major scheme involves the Paradeep-Andaman-Nicobar HVDC link, which will be implemented under the RTM with an estimated cost of Rs 379.81 billion. This high-voltage direct current link will enhance the electricity transmission capacity to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Additionally, the NCT has approved a transmission project under TBCB mode: the augmentation of transformation capacity and the implementation of line bays at the Mandsaur substation for RE interconnection. This project is estimated to cost Rs 3.19 billion, and PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has been appointed as the BPC for this initiative. These projects align with India’s broader efforts to enhance renewable energy integration and grid stability.