Cabinet approves 220 kv transmission system from Alusteng to Leh
Updated: Jan 03, 2014 04:34:30pm
New Delhi, Jan 3 (KNN) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved construction of a 220 kv transmission system from Alusteng in the Srinagar valley to Leh and inter-connection system for Drass, Kargil, Khalsti and Leh sub- stations in J&K at a cost of Rs 1,788.41 crore.
"The project will be implemented through Power Grid Corp within 42 months from the date of release of the first instalment of funds," Finance Minister P Chidambaram told reporters yesterday.
The project cost will be borne by the central government and the J&K Government in the ratio of 95:5, he added.
“Upon commissioning of the transmission system, the same shall be transferred to the government of J&K, who will carry out Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and other related activities at their own cost as per the terms & conditions in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be signed in this regard,” according to an official statement by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
The electric supply system of Ladakh Region in the State of J&K is currently isolated from the Northern Grid and is fed through local small hydro generation and diesel generator sets.
Being an area of defence establishments and strategic importance, there is a need to improve the reliability of power supply through inter-connection with the Northern Grid.
Accordingly, a 220KV Transmission System has been planned. The difficult terrain has left the Ladakh region isolated with no electrical connectivity with the rest of the grid.
The region is experiencing an energy shortage of about 95 percent. The cost of local diesel generation is very high (about Rs 16-17/unit). Being an area of strategic importance, reliable power supply arrangement is very crucial. (KNN Bureau)
"The project will be implemented through Power Grid Corp within 42 months from the date of release of the first instalment of funds," Finance Minister P Chidambaram told reporters yesterday.
The project cost will be borne by the central government and the J&K Government in the ratio of 95:5, he added.
“Upon commissioning of the transmission system, the same shall be transferred to the government of J&K, who will carry out Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and other related activities at their own cost as per the terms & conditions in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be signed in this regard,” according to an official statement by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
The electric supply system of Ladakh Region in the State of J&K is currently isolated from the Northern Grid and is fed through local small hydro generation and diesel generator sets.
Being an area of defence establishments and strategic importance, there is a need to improve the reliability of power supply through inter-connection with the Northern Grid.
Accordingly, a 220KV Transmission System has been planned. The difficult terrain has left the Ladakh region isolated with no electrical connectivity with the rest of the grid.
The region is experiencing an energy shortage of about 95 percent. The cost of local diesel generation is very high (about Rs 16-17/unit). Being an area of strategic importance, reliable power supply arrangement is very crucial. (KNN Bureau)
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