India on track to add 27k circuit km power transmission lines by 2024: Official

India is poised to add 27,000 circuit kilometres of inter-state power transmission networks by 2024 as it has already added 6,500 circuit kilometres or almost one-fourth of the target. The power transmission network expansion has been planned keeping in mind the ultimate goal of having 500 GW of non-fossil fuel based electricity generation capacity in the county.

“We have planned to add 27,000 circuit km of inter-state transmission network in the country, mainly focussing on evacuation of renewable energy in the country by December 2024. We have already completed 6,500 circuit km lines so far,” a senior power ministry official said. The official exuded confidence that India is on track to meet the target of adding 27,000 circuit kilometres as one-fourth of that is completed well within schedule.