Guwahati, June 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the government is intensifying investments in the power sector to transform the state into an energy-surplus state, while strengthening transmission and distribution infrastructure to ensure reliable electricity supply.

In a post on the social media platform X, CM Sarma highlighted progress made in Assam’s power sector and outlined several ongoing projects aimed at enhancing the state’s electricity network.

“We are striving to build Assam as an energy surplus State through accelerated investments in the power sector. We are adding more stations, more capacity and more lines to take reliable power right to your home,” the Chief Minister said.

According to figures shared by CM Sarma, Assam currently has 82 operational substations with a total grid capacity of 10,000 MVA. The state’s transmission network has expanded to 5,300 circuit kilometres (CKM), significantly improving power evacuation and distribution capabilities.

The Chief Minister also detailed future expansion plans under the state’s power infrastructure development programme.

As part of the upcoming projects, 16 new substations are being planned across Assam. These facilities are expected to add an additional 6,340 MVA of grid capacity, substantially strengthening the state’s electricity transmission system.

In addition, the government is preparing to commission 957 CKM of new transmission lines, which will help improve connectivity between generation sources and demand centres while reducing transmission bottlenecks.

The state government has been focusing on modernising power infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand driven by industrial growth, urbanisation and expanding rural electrification.

Officials have maintained that improved transmission capacity and enhanced grid reliability are essential to supporting Assam’s long-term economic development goals.

The latest announcement comes amid the government’s broader push to attract industrial investments and position Assam as a key economic hub in the Northeast, supported by robust infrastructure and uninterrupted power supply.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the ongoing projects are aimed at delivering reliable and quality electricity services to households, businesses and industries across the state.

–IANS

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