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TMI BlogConstruction of 220kV Transmission System from Alusteng (Srinagar) to Leh and interconnection system for Drass, Kargil, Khalsti and Leh substations in Jammu & KashmirX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Construction of 220kV Transmission System from Alusteng (Srinagar) to Leh and interconnection system for Drass, Kargil, Khalsti and Leh substations in Jammu & Kashmir X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 0/66kV PGCIL substations) and 66kV Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) interconnection system for Drass, Kargil, Khalsti and Leh substations in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) at an estimated total cost of Rs. 1788.41 Crore. The transmission project shall provide grid connectivity and reliable power supply to the strategically important Ladakh region. The project will be implemented through PG ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... CIL, a central transmission utility, within 42 months from the date of release of the first instalment of funds. The project cost will be borne by the Government of India and the Government of J&K in the ratio of 95:5 to ensure interest of the Government of J&K in the project. Upon commissioning of the transmission system, the same shall be transferred to the State of J&K Government who will carr ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... y 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. Background: 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 de ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... fence 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. Th ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... e 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. X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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