Union power minister, R K Singh, approved 23 new inter-state transmission system projects of worth Rs 15,893 crore.
Out of 23 ISTS project, 13 projects are having an estimated cost of Rs 14,766 crore. These projects will be developed under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB).
While, 10 projects having an estimated cost of Rs 1,127 crore will developed under Regulated Tariff Mechanism (RTM).
The new transmission projects will facilitate:
Evacuation system for 14 GW of renewable projects in Rajasthan
5 GW of RE projects in Gujarat
1 GW Neemuch Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh and
Feeding areas near Akhnoor & Jammu region by setting up a Siot Substation in Jammu.