India Plans ₹530 Billion Ultra-High Voltage AC Transmission System by 2034
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June 12, 2025
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The Ministry of Power is enhancing India’s power transmission infrastructure with an ultra-high voltage alternating current transmission (UHV AC) system. Nine 1,100 kV lines and ten substations have been identified for development by 2034, with an investment of ₹530 billion (~$6.2 billion).