State-run Power Grid Corp today said it completed and charged 220 kV Leh-Khalsti Line section of 220 KV Alusteng (Srinagar)-Leh transmission line, along with 220/66 kV GIS sub-stations at Leh and Khalsti on October 31, 2017.
This is the first time in the country that any 220kV voltage level sub-station is built at such a high altitude of over 11,500 feet, a company statement said.
The company claimed that this is a prestigious project of Government of India for extending grid connectivity to difficult geographical areas of Leh-Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir.
The foundation of this strategically important project was laid by the Prime Minister in August 2014. The implementation of Srinagar-Leh Transmission System has been entrusted to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited.
The commissioning of these elements will facilitate delivery of power from the Nimmo Bazgo (3x15MW) Hydro-electric power stations in Leh/Ladakh region with reliability.
The statement added that balance sections of this project, namely Khalsti-Kargil-Drass-Alusteng(Srinagar) section are under progress, which upon completion, will facilitate transfer of power to Ladakh region, directly from Northern Grid, in all seasons, with reliability.
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