Investment26 Sept 2025, 10:07 pm
POWERGRID Approves Investment of ₹701.43 Crore in VOIP Communication System and Emergency Restoration System
AI Summary
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd has announced that the 'Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects' has approved two investment proposals. The first proposal is for the implementation of a ‘VOIP Communication system for Grid-Operation for all Five Regions’ at an estimated cost of ₹209.68 Crore, expected to be commissioned by 23.08.2026. The second proposal is for the implementation of 'Disaster Preparedness of Transmission Infrastructure: Procurement of 20 Sets (300 Towers) of Emergency Restoration System (ERS) under Make in India' at an estimated cost of ₹495.83 Crore, scheduled to be commissioned by 19.04.2027.
Key Highlights
- POWERGRID approved ₹209.68 Crore for VOIP Communication system
- The VOIP system is expected to be commissioned by 23.08.2026
- POWERGRID also approved ₹495.83 Crore for Emergency Restoration System (ERS)
- ERS is expected to be commissioned by 19.04.2027
- Both projects are part of the 'Make in India' initiative