Power Ministry to scrap PTCC clearance for transmission lines
The Ministry of Power has decided to abolish the requirement for Power and Telecommunication Coordination Committee (PTCC) clearance for new transmission line projects, with effect from July 1, 2026. The decision follows a high-level meeting chaired by the Secretary (Power), where stakeholders reviewed delays linked to the PTCC process. The meeting included participation from the Central Electricity Authority, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, and the Ministry of Railways. Discussions…