In a testament to India’s energy prowess, the national transmission network has surpassed 500,000 CKM, with transformation capacity reaching 1,407 GVA. The Ministry of Power’s announcement highlights years of dedicated expansion in the power sector.
Achieved on January 14, 2026, the breakthrough came via the 765 kV, 628 CKM Bhadla II-Sikar II line in Rajasthan—a vital artery for ferrying solar power from desert-based renewable zones to urban and industrial centers across the country.
This infrastructure gem enables the dispatch of 1,100 MW more from premier solar complexes at Bhadla, Ramgarh, and Fatehgarh, promoting fuller utilization of clean energy resources.
Post-2014 growth stats are staggering: 71.6% network expansion through 209,000 CKM new high-voltage additions and 876 GVA capacity uplift. The 120,340 MW inter-regional transfer capability embodies the seamless ‘One Nation–One Grid’ paradigm.
Pipeline projects will add 40,000 CKM inter-state lines with 399 GVA and 27,500 CKM intra-state with 134 GVA, rendering the grid more robust and future-proof.
Central to the 2030 goal of 500 GW non-fossil capacity, these advancements facilitate renewable integration, ensuring affordable and uninterrupted power. India’s grid evolution signals a bold stride toward energy independence and ecological balance.