Amaravati

TheAndhra Pradesh government has directed officials to complete and commission 24 power transmission projects worth Rs 3,507 crore between June and December 2026 to strengthen the state's electricity network.

Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K Vijayanand reviewed the progress of various transmission projects being executed by Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation (APTRANSCO) across the state and instructed officials to ensure timely completion of the works.

"A total of 24 transmission projects worth Rs 3,507 crore are slated for completion and commissioning between June and December 2026 as part of efforts to augment the state's electricity infrastructure," Vijayanand in an official release.

The Special Chief Secretary said APTRANSCO and the state government were committed to ensuring quality, reliable and uninterrupted power supply to agriculture, industries, commercial establishments and domestic consumers. He emphasised the need to expedite the implementation of 400 kV, 220 kV and 132 kV transmission projects to meet the growing power demand and strengthen the state's transmission infrastructure. During the review, Vijayanand noted that APTRANSCO has already commissioned three 400 kV substations, eight 220 kV substations and 21 substations of 132 kV capacity, adding 1,465 MVA transformation capacity and 571 circuit kilometres (CKM) of transmission lines to the state grid.

According to the top official, 68 transmission projects with an estimated investment of Rs 5,279 crore are currently under various stages of execution across Andhra Pradesh. Upon completion, these projects will add 15,224.5 MVA transformation capacity and 1,828 CKM of transmission lines, substantially enhancing the state's transmission network.

Vijayanand directed officials to closely monitor the progress of these projects and ensure completion within the scheduled timelines while maintaining quality standards. Tenders have already been floated for 29 new transmission projects, which are expected to add 4,520 MVA transformation capacity and 700 CKM of transmission lines, the release said.

In addition, 72 transmission projects are currently under planning and APTRANSCO intends to float tenders for them within the next three months. These projects are aimed at strengthening the state's transmission network and ensuring efficient evacuation of power from generating stations to load centres.

Reviewing the inauguration plan for 24 completed transmission projects, Vijayanand said the facilities, comprising 400 kV, 220 kV and 132 kV substations along with associated transmission systems, would be inaugurated in a phased manner over the next six months.

Major projects lined up for inauguration include the Rs875-crore 400/220 kV GIS substation at Atchutapuram in Visakhapatnam district, the Rs 560-crore 400/220 kV substation at Gudivada in Krishna district and the Rs 380-crore 400/132 kV substation at Ainavilli in BR Ambedkar Konaseema district.