Tata Power Commissions 400 KV Koteshwar–Rishikesh Transmission Line
Tata Power has successfully put into operation the 400 KV Koteshwar–Rishikesh transmission line, adding an important link to North India’s power network. The new line allows up to 1,000 MW of hydropower generated at the Tehri–Koteshwar complex in Uttarakhand to be carried efficiently to areas where electricity demand is high. This development improves the movement of renewable energy from the Himalayan region to several northern states.
The project has been developed under NRSS XXXVI Transmission Ltd. which is acquired by Resurgent Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture backed by Tata Power, ICICI Bank, and international investors. Through Koteshwar–Rishikesh Transmission Line, renewable power can now reach Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, and Delhi. This wider distribution strengthens grid stability and helps improve energy security across the region.
Building 400 KV Transmission Line was a challenging task due to the difficult terrain of the New Tehri and Dehradun districts. The route passes through steep mountains and reaches heights of more than 1,816 meters above sea level. In many remote areas, construction materials had to be carried manually, while strict environmental and forest guidelines were followed. More than 500 skilled workers completed the work within a year, after securing land clearance across 103 hectares.
This project is the third major achievement under NRSS XXXVI, following earlier transmission developments in Rajasthan and Haryana. With the completion of Koteshwar–Rishikesh Transmission Line, Tata Power’s transmission network now covers over 7,000 circuit kilometres across India, supporting the country’s growing demand for reliable and clean electricity.
