Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has successfully handed over the Rajgarh Neemuch Power Transmission Limited SPV to G R Infraprojects Limited. The SPV is part of the ISTS Transmission Project under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route and will be implemented on a Build, Own, Operate & Transfer (BOOT) basis.
The handover was conducted by senior officials from POWERGRID and received by Saurabh Kaushik, Business Head – Power T&D, G R Infraprojects Limited. The ceremony was attended by senior representatives from POWERGRID, G R Infraprojects Limited, and the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited.
G R Infraprojects Limited was selected as the Transmission Service Provider (TSP) through the competitive TBCB process coordinated by POWERGRID. The SPV will develop, operate, and maintain transmission infrastructure for the Rajgarh–Neemuch corridor.
The project covers regions in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan and will be executed over a 24-month timeline, starting immediately following the handover on September 29, 2025.
The project will strengthen the regional transmission network and facilitate efficient evacuation of power, including renewable energy, supporting India’s expanding energy infrastructure and contributing to grid stability and sustainability.
Key components of the project include:
- Construction of 2×500 MVA, 400/220 kV substation at Handiya
- Development of 400 kV double circuit lines (~650 km)
- Augmentation of Pachora and Neemuch substations
- Installation of line bays and bus reactors
POWERGRID’s commitment to transparent project development, efficient execution, and building a robust, future-ready transmission network across India.
