Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, June 19: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state government is intensifying investments in the power sector with the aim of transforming Assam into an energy-surplus state while strengthening transmission and distribution infrastructure to ensure reliable electricity supply.
Taking to X, Sarma highlighted the progress made in Assam’s power sector and outlined several ongoing projects aimed at enhancing the state’s electricity network.
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“We are striving to build Assam as an energy-surplus state through accelerated investments in the power sector. We are adding more stations, more capacity and more lines to take reliable power right to your home,” the Chief Minister added.
According to figures shared by Sarma, Assam currently has 82 operational substations with a total grid capacity of 10,000 MVA. The state’s transmission network has expanded to 5,300 circuit kilometres (CKM), significantly improving power evacuation and distribution capabilities.
The Chief Minister also detailed future expansion plans under the state’s power infrastructure development programme. As part of the initiative, 16 new substations are planned across Assam, which are expected to add 6,340 MVA of grid capacity and further strengthen the transmission system.
In addition, the government plans to commission 957 CKM of new transmission lines to improve connectivity between generation sources and demand centres while reducing transmission bottlenecks.
The state government has been focusing on modernising power infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand driven by industrial growth, urbanisation and expanding rural electrification. Officials maintain that enhanced transmission capacity and grid reliability are essential for supporting Assam’s long-term economic development.
The latest announcement comes amid the government’s broader push to attract industrial investment and position Assam as a key economic hub in the Northeast, backed by robust infrastructure and uninterrupted power supply.
The Chief Minister reiterated that the ongoing projects are aimed at delivering reliable and quality electricity services to households, businesses and industries across the state.
