Maharashtra clears Rs 11,700 crore in transmission projects across Mumbai, Pune and Gadchiroli
The Maharashtra Transmission Committee (MTC) has approved a series of transmission projects worth more than Rs 11,700 crore for strengthening Maharashtra’s electricity network, supporting renewable energy evacuation and addressing rising urban and industrial demand.
The approvals were granted during the 17th MTC meeting held on April 20, 2026. The projects include new substations in Gadchiroli district, transmission strengthening works for Mumbai, renewable energy evacuation schemes in multiple districts and network upgrades for Pune’s information technology corridor.
Gadchiroli transmission projects
The committee approved two major transmission projects in Gadchiroli district in response to increasing industrial demand linked to mining and steel sector development.
One project involves development of a 400/220 kV Ashti/Illur substation at an estimated cost of Rs 1,170 crore. The scheme includes installation of three 315 MVA Inter-Connecting Transformers (ICTs) along with around 115 km of 400 kV transmission lines.
The second project involves development of a 400/132 kV Hedri substation at an estimated cost of Rs 887 crore. The scheme includes two 315 MVA ICTs and around 75 km of 400 kV double-circuit quad transmission lines.
The projects have been categorised as Non-Dedicated Distribution Facilities (Non-DDF) and were recommended for implementation under the cost-plus mechanism under Section 62 of the Electricity Act.
Pune IT corridor upgrade
The MTC also approved a Rs 110 crore transmission scheme to improve supply reliability in Pune’s Hinjewadi information technology corridor following recent outages linked to underground cable failures.
The approved project involves development of a direct 220 kV cable link between Hinjewadi Phase-I and Hinjewadi Phase-II using a 5.77 km, 1200 sq mm copper cable.
According to the committee, the additional link will provide an alternative power source to the area and reduce vulnerability arising from single-circuit faults affecting information technology parks, data centres and commercial consumers.
Mumbai and regional strengthening
Among other major approvals, the committee cleared a Rs 1,189 crore scheme for upgradation of the 55-year-old 132 kV Balapur-Parbhani transmission corridor into a composite 220/132 kV multi-circuit line using narrow-base towers.
The committee also approved a Rs 2,058 crore scheme involving reconductoring of the 400 kV Kalwa-Padghe transmission lines into double-circuit configuration on multi-circuit towers. The corridor is considered critical for Mumbai’s transmission network.
In addition, a Rs 1,295 crore upgrade of the 400 kV Mahalaxmi substation operated by Tata Power Company-Transmission (TPC-T) was approved. The project includes installation of two 500 MVA ICTs and development of 400 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) bays to strengthen the 400 kV transmission ring in South Mumbai.
Renewable energy evacuation
The committee also approved multiple High Performance Conductor (HPC) replacement schemes for evacuation of nearly 6,000 MW of solar and wind generation in Jalna, Latur and Dhule regions.
The approved schemes include a Rs 207 crore project covering nine transmission lines in the Jalna area, a Rs 369 crore project covering six lines in the Latur-Parli region and a Rs 129 crore project involving two lines in the Dhule area.
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