New Delhi’s power corridors are buzzing with a historic update: India’s electricity transmission backbone has grown beyond 500,000 circuit kilometers, as revealed by the Ministry of Power. The total transformation capacity has also climbed to 1,407 GVA, underscoring rapid infrastructure growth.
The milestone was unlocked on January 14, 2026, with the activation of Rajasthan’s 765 kV Bhadla II-Sikar II line spanning 628 CKM. This corridor channels solar-generated electricity from key renewable parks in Rajasthan to power-hungry regions nationwide.
It unlocks 1,100 MW additional evacuation from major solar hubs like Bhadla, Ramgarh, and Fatehgarh, maximizing renewable output and minimizing curtailments.
From April 2014, the network has ballooned by 71.6%, adding over 209,000 CKM of high-voltage lines and 876 GVA in transformation prowess. Inter-regional connectivity at 120,340 MW has knit the nation into a unified grid, fulfilling long-standing energy integration dreams.
Future expansions include 40,000 CKM inter-state and 27,500 CKM intra-state lines, boosting capacity by 399 GVA and 134 GVA respectively. These upgrades will enhance grid resilience, crucial for absorbing vast renewable inflows.
As India eyes 500 GW of green energy by 2030, this robust transmission framework stands as a cornerstone, guaranteeing stable supply and accelerating the shift from fossil fuels. The government’s strategic investments herald an era of energy security and sustainability.