Power Grid Wins Major Transmission Projects for Renewable Energy in Rajasthan and Gujarat
Power Grid Corporation of India has secured two major transmission projects to evacuate renewable energy from Rajasthan and Gujarat. The Rajasthan project, valued at Rs 3,244 crore, involves a 6,000 MW capacity HVDC transmission line connecting Barmer-II in Rajasthan to South Kalamb in Maharashtra. The Gujarat project, worth Rs 1,152 crore, aims to integrate 7,500 MW from the Lakadia Renewable Energy Zone Phase II, including new substations, 765 kV transmission lines, and synchronous condensers. Both projects follow a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer model to support India's renewable energy expansion.
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We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (57/100). Lens Score 39/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 3 Sept, 03:58 am. Other outlets followed.