Sterlite Power secures transmission capacity augmentation contract

Sterlite Power has secured a contract for a transmission capacity augmentation project for seven districts of West Bengal. The project will cover the districts of Purba Medinipur, Murshidabad, Burdwan, Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas and Hooghly. Currently, there is a transmission capacity shortage of 150 MW in the New Kolkata region. The upgraded lines will ensure reliable access to power in this region.