Centre approves 23 new inter-state power transmission system
The government has approved 23 new inter-state transmission system projects (ISTS) with an estimated cost of Rs 15,893 crore. The new ISTS projects, cleared by the Union power ministry, comprises of 13 projects with an estimated cost of Rs 14,766 to be developed under tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) and 10 projects with an estimated cost of Rs 1,127 crore to be developed under regulated tariff mechanism, an official statement said.
The new transmission projects would facilitate evacuation systems for 14 Gw of renewable projects in Rajasthan, 4.5 Gw of RE projects in Gujarat, 1 Gw Neemuch solar park, Madhya Pradesh and feeding areas near Akhnoor and Jammu region by establishing Siot Substation in Jammu.
