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Centre approves ₹27,370 crore power transmission project in Andhra Pradesh
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 02:03 AM
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The central government has given its nod to Andhra Pradesh's ₹27,370 crore power transmission scheme, aiming to strengthen the state's grid and attract investments.
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹27,370 crore power transmission project in Andhra Pradesh, marking a major step toward modernising the state's electricity infrastructure. The approval comes after the state government submitted a detailed proposal outlining the need for expanded transmission capacity to meet growing demand.
The project is expected to lay new high‑voltage transmission lines and upgrade existing substations, thereby reducing transmission losses and improving reliability. By enhancing grid connectivity, the scheme aims to facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, especially solar and wind, which are rapidly expanding in the region.
Funding for the venture will be a mix of central assistance and state resources, with implementation slated to begin within the next financial year. Officials anticipate that the upgraded network will attract further private investment, create job opportunities, and support industrial growth across Andhra Pradesh.
Stakeholders have highlighted that the project aligns with the national goal of achieving a more resilient and sustainable power sector, positioning the state as a key hub for clean energy distribution in southern India.
The project is expected to lay new high‑voltage transmission lines and upgrade existing substations, thereby reducing transmission losses and improving reliability. By enhancing grid connectivity, the scheme aims to facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, especially solar and wind, which are rapidly expanding in the region.
Funding for the venture will be a mix of central assistance and state resources, with implementation slated to begin within the next financial year. Officials anticipate that the upgraded network will attract further private investment, create job opportunities, and support industrial growth across Andhra Pradesh.
Stakeholders have highlighted that the project aligns with the national goal of achieving a more resilient and sustainable power sector, positioning the state as a key hub for clean energy distribution in southern India.