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India's Grid Reaches 5 Lakh km: Powering a Greener Future
22 Jan
Summary
- India's electricity network now spans over 5 lakh circuit kilometers.
- The national grid can carry high-voltage energy up to 220 kV.
- Transmission network grew by 71.6% since April 2014.
India's electricity distribution network has successfully expanded to over five lakh circuit kilometers, capable of transmitting high-voltage energy up to 220 kilovolts and above. This significant achievement in the world's largest synchronous national grid was marked on January 14, 2026, with the commissioning of a new 628-km, 765 kV transmission line.
This new line is designed to evacuate an additional 1,100 MW of renewable power from Rajasthan's energy zones. Since April 2014, the nation's transmission network has seen a substantial growth of 71.6 percent, adding 2.09 lakh circuit kilometers and boosting transformation capacity by 876 GVA.
The country's inter-regional power transfer capacity now stands at 1,20,340 MW, facilitating seamless electricity transfer across all regions. This advancement supports the national goal of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy generation by 2030.
This milestone demonstrates sustained government efforts towards ensuring reliable, affordable, and secure electricity supply. It highlights India's commitment to integrating increasing amounts of non-fossil fuel power into its energy mix.
