The Ministry of Power has officially notified a new power transmission scheme under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) mode, exercising powers under the Electricity Act, 2003. Based on the recommendations of the 33rd National Committee on Transmission meeting, this initiative aims to strengthen India’s electricity network and support the rapid development of renewable energy integration across states.
The Central Government has appointed a Bid Process Coordinator (BPC) to oversee the bidding process in line with the Ministry’s updated guidelines. The BPCs must also ensure Right of Way (RoW) optimization as suggested in the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Committee report dated 24 September 2024, which focuses on reducing corridor width through advanced technological options.
In addition, every transmission route must undergo validation on the PM Gati Shakti portal and be confirmed through a detailed physical survey. This framework promotes transparency, minimizes land use, and ensures smoother renewable energy evacuation through efficient grid expansion and coordinated infrastructure planning.