India: Assam Intra-State Transmission System Enhancement Project

approved

The project aims to strengthen Assam's electricity transmission system by a) constructing new transmission sub-stations and laying new transmission lines with the associated infrastructure, b) upgrading existing substations, transmission lines and existing ground wire to optical power ground wire (OPGW), and c) providing technical assistance to support implementation of the project. The project comprises three components:  Component 1. Construction of about 10 new high voltage grid substations (400 kV, 220 kV and 132 kV) along with the associated transmission lines.   Component 2. Upgradation of a) �about 15 existing substations, b) upgradation of transmission lines to High Tension Low Sag, and c) replacement of existing ground wire by OPGW.   Component 3. Technical assistance, including (i) supporting the purchase, installation and operation of an enterprise resource planning system; (ii) engaging a Project Management Consultant to help support implementation of the project; and (iii) organizing training and workshops on project implementation.