New Delhi: India’s electricity transmission network has achieved a significant milestone, crossing five lakh circuit kilometres (ckm) with the potential to carry high-voltage energy of 220 kV and above and a transformation capacity of 1,407 gigavolt amperes (GVA), the Ministry of Power announced on Thursday.
This achievement underscores India’s continued progress in building a robust and reliable power infrastructure, capable of supporting growing electricity demand and the country’s renewable energy ambitions.
Commissioning of 765 kV Line from Bhadla II to Sikar II
The milestone was reached on January 14, 2026, with the commissioning of a 628-circuit kilometre 765 kV transmission line connecting Bhadla II to Sikar II substation. This line is primarily intended for the evacuation of renewable energy from the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone, including Bhadla, Ramgarh, and Fatehgarh Solar Power Complexes.
Growth of India’s Transmission Network
Since April 2014, India’s transmission network has witnessed substantial expansion:
- Transmission lines have increased by 71.6%, adding 2.09 lakh ckm
- Transformation capacity has grown by 876 GVA
- Inter-regional power transfer capacity now stands at 1,20,340 MW, facilitating seamless electricity movement across the country
This expansion has successfully realized the government’s vision of “One Nation – One Grid – One Frequency”, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted power supply across regions.
Future Transmission Projects
Several under-implementation inter-state transmission projects are expected to further enhance the network:
- Addition of around 40,000 ckm of transmission lines
- Increase in transformation capacity by 399 GVA
These new projects will play a critical role in evacuating growing non-fossil power as India moves toward its target of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Significance of the Milestone
Crossing five lakh circuit kilometres highlights the government’s sustained efforts to:
- Ensure reliable, affordable, and secure electricity supply
- Support rapid integration of renewable energy
- Strengthen India’s position as a global leader in power infrastructure development
This landmark achievement also positions India’s synchronous national grid as the world’s largest, capable of carrying high-voltage electricity efficiently across vast distances.
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