PM dedicates 7 projects and lays foundation stone for 1 project of POWERGRID

Prime Minister inaugurated seven projects of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, collectively representing a significant investment of approximately ₹4000 crore. Additionally, the Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for one upcoming project, with an investment of around ₹3500 crore. These projects play a crucial role in strengthening the National Grid, aligning seamlessly with the Government of India’s vision of “One Nation, One Grid, One Frequency” and ensuring uninterrupted 24x7 power to all. Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy, R. K. Singh, interacted with POWERGRID officials at the Maharani Bagh Substation and witnessed the ceremony held at Adilabad, Telangana. He said, “In the last decade, India’s power sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, spurring the nation’s growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Since 2014, many mega projects in generation, transmission and distribution have ensured power for all, to fulfil the aspirations of a rapidly growing nation.” Complimenting POWERGRID employees and the power sector CPSUs and stakeholders, he added that this growth has been possible because of their contribution. Highlighting the synergistic relationship between the growth of the power sector and of the economy, the Minister said that the nation has been able to grow as fast because of strengthening of the power sector. “In order to accommodate the substantial capacity addition, the Government of India planned and added 1,89,052 circuit kilometres (ckm) of transmission lines, between 2013-14 to 2022-23, connecting the whole country into one grid running on one frequency with the capability of transferring 1,16,540 MW from one corner of the country to another, also further integrating the whole country into one national market.” Inauguration of POWERGRID