Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd has successfully commissioned a transmission project in the Khavda area of Gujarat to facilitate the evacuation of power from a potential renewable energy zone. The project, titled “Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from potential RE zone in Khavda Area of Gujarat under Phase IV (7 GW) - Part E4”, became operational on June 21, 2026. This development is significant as it enhances the infrastructure required to support the integration of 7 GW of renewable energy into the grid.

The commissioning was conducted in accordance with Regulation 5(1) of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2024, and Regulation 27(1)(c)(i) of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2023. The Date of Commissioning Certificate (DOCO) for the project was received via email on July 14, 2026, confirming the operational status.

Project Details

The project is part of a broader initiative to strengthen the transmission network in Gujarat, specifically targeting the evacuation of power from renewable energy sources. The following table outlines the key details of the commissioning:

The regulatory compliance for the project falls under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company submitted the filing to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited to disclose the material development.

Power Grid Corporation of India has promoted Dharambir Kumar to the position of Executive Director (ED) effective July 1, 2026. The appointment elevates Kumar to the role of Senior Management Personnel, reporting one level below the Board of Directors. He will continue to head the National Project Monitoring Control Center (NPMCC) department, leveraging his extensive expertise in project execution.

The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The term of appointment will be governed by the service rules of Power Grid Corporation of India.

Dharambir Kumar is an Electrical Engineering graduate from B R Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur. He brings more than 30 years of extensive experience in substation operation and maintenance, as well as substation construction. His professional background includes the execution of prestigious projects such as the Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening of Transmission and Distribution of Arunachal Pradesh.

Kumar has played a pivotal role in the development of the Green Energy Corridor for the evacuation of Renewable Energy. The NPMCC department, which he now leads as Executive Director, closely coordinates with all stakeholders involved in substation and transmission line construction.

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