Strengthening of Intra-state Power Transmission and Distribution Systems in North Eastern Region and Sikkim
Strengthening of Intra-state Power Transmission and Distribution Systems in North Eastern Region and Sikkim
The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy has informed that the Ministry of Power is implementing two projects for strengthening of intra-state transmission system as well as distribution system in North-Eastern States and Sikkim.
The implementation of the above projects will strengthen intra-state transmission as well as distribution system of the North Eastern Region and improve connectivity of the upcoming load centres with the National grid to achieve affordable and reliable 24X7 power supply to all categories of end consumers in states of North Eastern Region, including Sikkim.
Status of elements completed state-wise is as given below.
Transformation Capacity (MVA)
Transmission Line (ckm)
Total
Completed
Total
Completed
5848.65
5393
3482
3336
State
Total elements
Completed
Elements
Status
Assam
116
115
Balance 13 elements expected progressively by December 2024.
Tripura
151
145
Meghalaya
41
41
Mizoram
11
10
Nagaland
56
54
Manipur
71
68
Total
446
433
Transformation Capacity (MVA)
Transmission Line (ckm)
Total
Completed
Total
Completed
1980
1100
3641
801
State
Total Elements
Completed
Elements
Status
Arunachal Pradesh
234
112
Balance 139 elements expected progressively by Dec’24.
Sikkim
58
41
Total
292
153
This information has been given by the Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh, in a written reply to a question, in Rajya Sabha today, February 6, 2024.
- North-Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) for six States (Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and Nagaland), for strengthening of the Intra-State Transmission and Distribution Systems (33kV and above) at revised cost of ₹ 6,700 crore.
- Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening of Transmission and Distribution System in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim at revised cost of ₹ 9,129.32 crore.