Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2023 which was effective from 1st April, 2023. In order to cover the planning procedure, a new chapter (Chapter-7) is proposed to be added by CEA. CEA has invited comments on the draft amendment by 31st August, 2024.

We welcome the amendment as it is expected to further streamline transmission planning in the country and it clearly details out the role of CEA and CTU in preparation of transmission plans. We have some broad suggestions and comments on the draft proposal, which are discussed below. They are categorized under two categories, one dealing with transmission planning as a whole and other on certain specific provisions/aspects in the draft proposal.

The detailed comments and suggestion can be found in attached document on the page.