Power Grid Corporation of India announced that its board of directors has approved the investment approvals for transmission system associated with Lara STPS-I (2x800MW) generation project of NTPC' at an estimated cost of Rs 4 billion, with commissioning schedule of 34 months progressively from the date of investment approval.
The board also approved transmission system strengthening in WR-NR transmission corridor for IPPs in Chhattisgarh' at an estimated cost of Rs 51.51 billion, with commissioning schedule of 45 months progressively from the date of investment approval.