New Delhi: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power, celebrated its 37th Raising Day on October 23, 2026. A cultural evening was organised in Gurugram on October 24 to mark the occasion.
The commemorative ceremony was attended by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power, as the Chief Guest. Other dignitaries included Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairman of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA); D. Saibaba, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power; and Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of POWERGRID.
The event brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Power, the CEA and POWERGRID to mark the company’s milestone and recognise its role in strengthening the country’s power transmission infrastructure.
Senior Officials Attend POWERGRID’s 37th Raising Day
Several senior POWERGRID officials attended the commemorative event, including:
- Yatindra Dwivedi, Director (Personnel)
- Naveen Srivastava, Director (Operations)
- Amol Taori, Director (Finance)
- Akhilesh Pathak, Director (Projects)
Other dignitaries and officials were also present at the ceremony.
The celebrations marked 37 years of POWERGRID’s contribution to India’s electricity transmission sector and its role in supporting the development and reliability of the national power grid.
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POWERGRID Operates Over 187,576 Circuit Kilometres of Transmission Network
As of September 30, 2026, POWERGRID operated a substantial electricity transmission network across the country.
The company’s key operational figures include:
- Substations: 293
- Transmission network: More than 187,576 circuit kilometres
- Transformation capacity: 649,116 MVA
- Average transmission system availability: More than 99.81%
These figures reflect the scale of POWERGRID’s transmission infrastructure and its role in facilitating the movement of electricity across different regions of India.
Advanced Technologies Support Grid Reliability
POWERGRID has consistently maintained average transmission system availability of more than 99.81%, according to the company. This performance is supported by the adoption of advanced technologies, automation and digital solutions across its transmission operations.
Reliable transmission infrastructure is essential for moving electricity from generating stations to distribution networks and consumers. By operating an extensive network of substations and transmission lines, POWERGRID helps facilitate the transfer of electricity between regions and supports the stability of the country’s power grid.
The company’s focus on technological advancement and operational efficiency also contributes to the reliability of India’s electricity transmission system.
POWERGRID’s Role in India’s Electricity Infrastructure
As a key player in the country’s power sector, POWERGRID facilitates the inter-regional transfer of electricity and supports the reliable operation of India’s national grid.
Its transmission network enables electricity to move across regions, helping connect power generation sources with demand centres. The company’s infrastructure is an important part of India’s broader electricity system, supporting the dependable delivery of power across the country.
The 37th Raising Day celebrations highlighted POWERGRID’s continuing role in developing and maintaining the transmission infrastructure required to meet India’s evolving electricity needs.
About POWERGRID
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The company is primarily engaged in electricity transmission and operates an extensive transmission network across the country.
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