Excelsior Correspondent
MUMBAI, Nov 2: Powergrid has successfully completed and charged 220 KV single circuit Leh-Khalsti line of Srinagar- Leh transmission line, along with 220/66 KV GIS sub-stations at Leh and Khalsti.
This is the first time in the country that any 220KV voltage level substation is built at such a high altitude of over 11500 feet. This is a prestigious project of Government of India for extending Grid connectivity to difficult geographical areas of Leh/Ladakh region in Jammu & Kashmir.
Foundation of this strategically important project was laid by the Prime Minister in August 2014. Implementation of Srinagar-Leh transmission system has been entrusted to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID).
Commissioning of these elements will facilitate delivery of power from the Nimmo Bazgo (3x15MW) Hydro-electric power stations in Ladhakh region, with reliability.
Balance sections of this project, namely Khalsti-Kargil-Drass-Alusteng (Srinagar) section is under progress, which upon completion, will facilitate transfer of power to Leh/Ladakh region, directly from Northern Grid, in all seasons, with reliability.
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