Bajel Projects commissions Raipur Pool-Dhamtari, Navsari-Magarwada transmission lines
Author: PPD Team Date: April 4, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: April 4, 2025
Bajel Projects Limited, formerly Bajaj Electricals Limited, has commissioned two key transmission line packages totaling 132.65 km.
The Raipur Pool–Dhamtari (CKT-I and CKT-II) line spans 88.65 km. It was developed under the Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXVIII (WRES-XXVIII).
The Navsari–Magarwada (CKT-I and CKT-II) line spans 44 km. It is part of the Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXIX (WRES-XXIX) and the Transmission Network Expansion in Gujarat to increase ATC from ISTS – Part B.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) is the implementing agency for these projects.
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