India's transmission sector surpasses April 2012 targets

India surpassed its target of 358 ckm new transmission lines for April 2012 by laying down 632 ckm.

However, looking at the voltage-wise data, even though the targets for new 220 kV and 400 kV lines were surpassed, no new 765 kV transmission lines were laid in April.

Sector wise, the central sector fared much better than its counterparts, both in terms of numbers and achievement rate. The central sector added 501 ckm of lines, which was followed by the state with 131 ckm.

With respect to installation of sub-stations, 2,480 MVA worth of sub-stations were installed during the month, encompassing 400 kV sub-stations worth 315 MVA and 220 kV sub-stations worth a total 2,165 MVA.

As on April 30, 2012, a total of 9,432 ckm of 500 kV HVDC transmission cables have been laid, along with 5,730 ckm of 765 kV lines, 1,13,862 ckm of 400 kV lines and 1,40,301 ckm of 220 kV lines.