Archive · 24 Jul 2026
AP speeds up Rs 5,092-cr power upgrade
Andhra Pradesh is working hard to upgrade its power transmission network.
They have already finished 35 big projects, adding more capacity and better lines.
Now, they are working on 60 more projects worth Rs 5,092 crore.
These projects will help supply steady power to industries, cities, farms, and renewable energy projects.
They are also planning 72 more projects to integrate conventional and renewable energy.
The officials are being told to finish these projects before the next summer to avoid power cuts.
The government is focusing on reducing losses and using smart meters to get central funding.
Andhra Pradesh is upgrading its power transmission network to meet rising electricity demand.
35 major projects completed, adding 2,215 MVA capacity and 613 circuit kilometers of lines.
60 projects worth Rs 5,092 crore are under execution, adding 14,296 MVA and 1,760 CKM of lines.
24 projects worth Rs 3,507 crore to be completed before next summer to avoid transmission congestion.
72 projects in planning, tenders to be floated in three months to support energy integration.
- Who
- APTransco officials, K Vijayanand, N Chandrababu Naidu, Gottipati Ravi Kumar
- What
- Modernization of power transmission network
- When
- Reviewed on Thursday, projects to be completed before next summer
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To meet rising electricity demand and improve grid reliability
Pro-Infrastructure Development
Environmental Concerns
Infrastructure Development
Pro-Infrastructure Development
Modernizing power transmission network to meet rising electricity demand from industries, cities, farms, and renewable energy projects.
Environmental Concerns
Potential environmental impact and ecological disruption due to extensive infrastructure development.
- Total Cost
- Rs 5,092 crore
- Projects Completed
- 35 major projects
- Capacity Added
- 2,215 MVA
- Lines Added
- 613 circuit kilometers
- Projects Under Execution
- 60 projects
- Future Projects
- 72 projects in planning
- Key Officials
- K Vijayanand, N Chandrababu Naidu, Gottipati Ravi Kumar