Powergrid to improve intra-state T&D systems in 6 NER states at over Rs. 8,000 crores

wirecableJuly 19, 2013April 30, 2016

July 19, 2013April 30, 2016

June 10, 2013 Powergrid signed agreements with 6 NER states (Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Tripura) on 7th June 2013 to provide its technical and managerial support for improvement in their respective intra-state transmission and distribution systems. The signing took place in the presence of Mr. P Uma Shankar,......

Govt seeks $1.5bn from WB to boost NE power sector

wirecableAugust 31, 2012September 12, 2012

August 31, 2012September 12, 2012

June 10, 2012 The Government of India has sought 1.5 billion US Dollars from the World Bank for implementing a part of the comprehensive plan to improve power transmission and distribution infrastructure in the North-Eastern region. The World Bank is also discussing with the Government of India for the development......

Tripura demands transmission network for power evacuation

wirecableSeptember 13, 2011September 15, 2011

September 13, 2011September 15, 2011

8 August, 2011 Tripura has demanded erection of transmission line for evacuation of power to be generated in ONGC Tripura Power Company’s (OTPC) 720 MW Palatana project next year. The state government has also been urging for an alternative power evacuation network through Bangladesh from Palatana site following repeated demands......