CONTENTS

1. SECTION I : AEGCL AND ASSAM

a. b. Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited Assam - Background And Development. I. Population II. State Income III. Education IV. Agriculture V. Power

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SECTION II : ASSAM POWER SECTOR AT A GLANCE SECTION III : VISION

a. b. c. An Approach. The Bull's Eye. Intrinsic Values

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SECTION IV: STRATEGIES

a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. An Approach Towards Scientific Construction Practices. Operation And Maintenance Practices Initiation. Strategic Initiation For Induction Of Information And Technology. SCADA, Automation, Protection And Telecommunication - Strategies. Human Resources Development - An Approach. Strategic Initiation Towards Effective Financial Management. Tactical Initiative Towards Developing An Engineering And R&D Cell. Step Towards Social Responsibilities And Commitments. Corporate Governance.

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SECTION V : CHALLENGES AND SPECULATIONS

a. b. Challenges Ahead For Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited. Speculation of Indian Power Sector, Speculation of Assam Power Sector.

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SECTION VI : EXISTING STRENGTH OF AEGCL

a. Substations, Transmission Lines etc under Operation & Construction.

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SECTION VII: FUTURE PROJECTS

a. b. Approved Projects. Glimpse of Transmission Planning Of AEGCL For 11TH Plan.

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SECTION VIII : ACTS AND POLICIES RELATING TO TRANSMISSION SECTOR

a. b. Electricity Act 2003 And Its Implications For Transmission Sector. AEGCL Under The Regime of National Electricity Policy.

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SECTION IX : FROM THE BACK PAGES

a. b. A Look Back. The Beginning.

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SECTION I AEGCL AND ASSAM

ASSAM ELECTRICITY GRID CORPORATION LIMITED :

Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited, a Public Sector Company was incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 on 23rd day of October 2003. It was formed out of restructured Assam State Electricity Board in 2003 and was notified as the State Transmission Utility (STU). Its core business is to transport electrical power from electrical power bulk heads to the distribution company networks in the state of Assam in an efficient and economical way. Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited inherited 3862 Circuit kms. of EHV lines above 66 kV voltage class and 38 numbers of EHV sub-stations having a total transformation capacity of 1,636.50 MVA at its birth in 2003. Since its inception, it has added 523 Circuit kms. of EHV lines and has added 1613 MVA transformation capacity by way of commissioning 12 new EHV sub-stations and augmenting the existing sub-stations. Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited is ardent to cater the need of the state. It is also aware of its responsibility towards the entire North East India and is always extending a helping hand by way of transporting a fair share of power to the other sister states of the region. Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited is determined to remove transmission bottlenecks that arise due to rising demand and need for replacement of old system. Vision 2020 is an approach to achieve the objectives. It is an outcome of meticulous thoughts mingled with Techno-economical vision to develop a flawless, flexible, and reliable nevertheless an Intelligent Grid System for the State of Assam.

ASSAM - BACKGROUND AND DEVELOPEMENT :

Assam pronounced (Assamese: xm [Axom]) is a North-Eastern state of India with its capital at Dispur, Guwahati. Located south of the eastern Himalayas, Assam comprises the Brahmaputra, the Barak river valleys, the Karbi Anglong and the North Cachar Hills with an area of 30,285 square miles (78,438 km). Assam is surrounded by the other six of the Seven Sister States: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya. These states are connected to the rest of India via a narrow strip in West Bengal called the Silliguri Corridor or "Chicken's Neck". Assam also shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh. Assam - the land of rich heritage and culture; where one could find flowers that are exquisitely beautiful, animals that are rare, and people who are cordial and inviting. Assam became a part of British India after the British occupied the region following the Treaty of Yandaboo of 1826. It is known for Assam Tea, large and old petroleum resources, Assam Silk and for its rich Biodiversity. Assam has successfully conserved the One-Horned Indian Rhinoceros, from near extinction and the Golden Langur once declared extinct species, along with the tiger and numerous species of birds, and it preserved one of the last wild habitats for the Asian Elephant. It is becoming an increasingly admired destination for wild-life tourism, Kaziranga and Manas are both World Heritage Sites. Assam is also known for its Shorea Robusta Forests (popularly known as Sal Tree) and forest products, unfortunately much depleted now. A land of high rainfall, Assam is endowed with lush greenery and the mighty Brahmaputra, whose tributaries and oxbow lakes provide the region with a unique hydro-geomorphic and artistic environment.

Assam is also bequeathed with the world's largest river island Majuli. Bihu is the major festival of Assam and celebrated

thrice a year. The principal of the three Bihus, Bohag or Rongali Bihu ushers in the Assamese New Year, in the middle of April, and is celebrated with distinctive dances and songs.

POPULATION :
According to the census of India 2001, the population of Assam stands at 2,66,55,528 of which 1,37,77,037 are males and 1,28,78,491 females. The decadal Sl. No. Particulars 1 Population 2 Decadal growth 3 Density 4 Sex ratio 5 Literacy 6 Urban Population 7 Rural population 8 S.C. Population 9 S.T. Population growth rate of population of the state during the decade 1991-2001 is 18.92%. Following table shows some important features of population of Assam. 1991 Census 224.00 24.24 286.00 923.00 52.89 11.10 88.90 7.40 12.83 2001 Census 267.00 18.92 340.00 935.00 63.25 12.90 87.10 6.85 12.41

Unit Lakh Percent Per sq. km. Females per 1000 males Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent

Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2007-08

STATE INCOME :
The Net State Domestic Product of Assam in real terms i.e., at constant (1999-2000) prices has been estimated at Rs.45,143.31 crore in 2006-07(Q) as against Rs.42,149.71 crore in 2005-06 and Rs.39,777.16 crore in 2004-05. Thus, NSDP registered a growth of 7.10% in 2006-07 over 2005-06 as against a growth of 5.96% witnessed in 2005-06 over 200405. The quick estimates of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Assam for 2006-07 shows that the growth of GSDP at constant prices (1999-2000) has increased by 7.57 per cent during the year as against increase of 5.98 per cent in 2005-06. The quick estimates of GSDP of Assam in 2006-07 at constant (1999-2000) prices has been estimated at Rs. 49850.30 crore as against Rs.46341.49 crore in 2005-06.

Growth of GSDP of Assam and GDP of India at Constant (1999-00) Prices (in percentage):
Year 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 (Provisional estimates) 2006-2007 (Quick estimates) 2007-2008 (Advance estimates) Assam 2.6 7.1 6.0 5.1 6.0 7.6 8.0 India 5.8 3.8 8.5 7.5 9.4 9.6 8.7
Source: Economic survey of Assam 2007-08 4

Per Capita Income :

The Per Capita Net State Domestic Product, i.e., the Per Capita Income of Assam at constant (1999-2000) prices has been worked out at Rs. 15623 in 200607(Q) as against Rs.14,786 in 2005-06 and Rs. 14,149 in 2004-05. The below table shows the per capita income of Assam and India from period 1990-91 to 2006-07.

Per Capita Income of Assam and India at Current and Constant (1999-2000) Prices : (In INR.)
Year 1999-2000 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 (Provisional estimate) 2006-2007 (Quick Estimate) 2007-2008 (Advance Estimate) At current Assam 12282 15487 17013 18211 20166 22081 Prices India 15886 21142 22946 25956 29642 33131 At Constant Prices Assam India 12282 15886 13675 18517 14149 19297 14786 20858 15623 22553 16624 24256
Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2007-08

The Sector-wise Percentage Share to the Total NSDP of the State during 2006-07 (Q) New Series:
Sl. No. Industries 1. Primary Sector (Total) (i) Agriculture (ii) Forestry and Logging (iii) Fishing (iv) Mining and Quarrying Secondary Sector (Total) (i) Manufacturing (ii) Construction (iii) Electricity, Gas and water supply Tertiary Sector (Total) (i) Transport, Storage & Communication (ii) Trade, Hotels & Restaurants (iii) Banking and Insurance (iv) Real Estate, Ownership of dwelling (v) Public Administration (vi) Other Services At Current Prices 36.55 26.76 1.03 1.81 6.95 16.62 10.00 5.55 1.07 46.83 4.45 13.93 2.93 2.40 6.48 16.64 At Constant (1999-2000) Prices 32.62 27.55 1.01 1.25 2.80 15.00 8.49 5.39 1.11 52.37 6.28 15.27 3.34 2.44 6.64 18.40

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Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2007-08

EDUCATION:
In the field of education, the primary objective of Assam is on the process of universalisation of Primary Education and Qualitative improvement of Higher Sl No Type of Institution 1 2 3 University Institute of National Importance College for General Education (a) Arts. Science and Commerce College (b) Junior College 4 College for Professional Education (a) Agriculture and Forestry (b) Engineering* (c) Law (d) Management Institution (e) Veterinary (f) Medical College (including Homeo / Ayurvedic / Dental / Pharmacy /Nursing) 5. School for General Education (a) Higher Secondary School (b) High/post Basic School (c) Middle/Senior Basic School (d) Primary / Jr. Basic School (e) Pre-primary/Pre Basic School 6. Institution for Professional Education (Under Graduate) (a) Polytechnic Institution (b) Technical Industrial Arts and Craft School 7. Teachers Training institution (a) Teachers Training college (b) Teachers Training School 8. School for Vocational, Professional and Special Education (a) Commerce (b) Music and Dancing (c) Arts and Craft (d) Junior Technical (e) Handicapped (f) Juvenile Delinquent (Jail School)
* There are four numbers of private Engineering Colleges which have started functioning in the State.

Education. The number of educational institutions in Assam in the year 2005-06 is listed below:

Number 5 9 348 131 2 3 22 1 2 7 620 4776 9716 30499 199 9 32 40 1 36 43 26 6 5 4

Source: Statistical Hand Book, Assam, 2007.

Primary Education:
For achieving Universal Elementary Education (UEE), Sarva Siksha Abhijan (SSA) and other schemes have Total population (2001census) Children population 5-13 years Children enrolled in schools Children out of school Average teacher per school Lower Primary Upper Primary : : : : : : been started. Some of the important indicators of elementary education are stated below: 2,66,55,528 52,37,964 46,28,181 4,24,845 3 7

Till 2004, Assam had 30068 primary schools and 7704 upper primary schools.

Secondary and Higher Secondary Education:

As on 2004, Assam had 3719 secondary schools and 788 higher secondary schools. During 2003-04, the state government granted an amount of Rs.5 lakh per schools to 20 nos. of govt. high school for renovation of their building. The state also introduced Rajib Gandhi Computer Literary Programme in some higher secondary schools.

Higher Education:
At present there are five Universities in the State, 2 under the Directorate of Higher Education, Assam. As per provisional information available there are altogether 363 Institutions for Higher Education. Institutions in general areas consist of 7 Government Colleges, 1190 Provincialised Colleges, 37 Ad-hoc Colleges, 153 Affiliated Colleges, 81 Sanskrit and Pali Prakrits, 16 Ad-hoc Sanskrit Tols, 8 ad-hoc Law Colleges, Besides there are 13 nos. of Literacy and voluntary Organisations under the Administrative control of higher Education Department, as below: a. Assam Science Society, b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. Ananda Ram Barooah Institute of Language Art and Culture, Assam Sahitya Sabha, Bodo Sahitya Sabha (under TSP), Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Tai Sahitya Sabha, Missing Agam Kebang (under TSP), Sadou Asom Lekhika Samaroh, Central Tai Academy, Academy of Mathematics Advance Study in Science & Technology SLET Commission.

Technical Education:
The technical education is one of the most crucial of resources development. The current courses with intake capacity of some institutions are given below: 1. Two State Engineering Colleges 510 2. NIT, Silchar (50% seats for Assam) 105

One important institution in the field of technical education is IIT, Guwahati established in 1994.
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Adult Education:
The state is also emphasizing on adult education with the help of some NGOs and through Total Literacy Campaign (TLC).

Literacy Rate (in percent):

1991 Census 2001 Census : : 52.89 % 64.28 %

AGRICULTURE :
Agriculture is the bastion of majority of the population of Assam. As per 2001 census, 53% of total work force is engaged in farming activities. The contribution of agriculture to N.S.D.P (Net State Domestic Product) at current prices of the state is 26.4% in 2007-08 (advanced estimates). The agriculture in the state mostly depends on the mercy of nature i.e. rainfall. One of the most serious problems adversely affecting the state's agriculture is the recurrence of devastating floods almost every year and unprecedented draught like situation in 2009. Following table shows the productivity of some important crops grown in the State:

Yield Rate of Principal Agricultural Crops in Assam (in Kg/Ha):

Name of Crop Autumn Rice Winter Rice Summer Rice Total Pulses Total Oilseeds 2004-2005 667 1598 1959 569 535 2005-2006 1016 1543 1780 550 464 2006-2007 899 1321 2017 564 506

Source: Economic Survey of Assam 2007-08

POWER:
Power is the basic infrastructural pre-requisite for the growth of industries as well as overall economy of the State. The Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB), which was constituted in 1958 under Electricity (Supply) Act 1948, was entrusted with chief responsibility of integrated development of the State Power System. In pursuance with The Electricity Act 2003 and under the purview of Assam Power Sector Development Programme, the Government of Assam has set in motion the course of action of unbundling the A.S.E.B. initially into five Government Companies. The five companies are - Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL), Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL), Upper Assam

Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UAEDCL) for the areas of supply in the Upper Assam Region, Central Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited (CAEDCL) for the central areas and Lower Assam Electricity Distribution Company Limited (LAEDCL) for the areas of supply under the lower Assam Areas. Recently, Government of Assam has notified merger of three Distribution Companies into one Distribution Company i.e Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL). These

initiatives are in the interest of all the stakeholders in the electricity sector of the state, i.e. consumers, shareholders, suppliers, creditor, infrastructures builders and the Government of Assam. The installed capacity of generating plants in the State has come down to 339.500 MW in 2007-08 from 574.4 MW during 2005-06 as the 4X60 MW Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station and 2X30 MW Chandrapur Thermal Power Station had to be shut down because of commercial reasons.

Following table shows the installed capacity of various generating plants during the year 2005-06 to 2007-08. Generating Plants 1 2 3 Thermal (Coal/Oil) Hydel Gas Total 2005-06 300.000 2.000 272.000 574.400 2006-07 60.000 102.000 253.500 415.500 2007-08 0 100.000 239.500 339.500

Generation of Electricity in Assam (In million units):

ITEMS A. Gross Unit Generated 1.Thermal (Coil/Oil) 2. Hydel 3. Gas Total B. Net Unit Generated 1.Thermal (Coil/Oil) 2. Hydel 3. Gas Total 0.000 0.000 720.941 720.941 0.000 0.000 768.476 768.476 0.000 15.436 810.743 826.179 0.000 0.000 756.435 756.435 0.000 0.000 808.047 808.047 0.000 15.438 852.101 867.539 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07

Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2007-08

Since the past several years, the overall power supply position in the State has not been much pleasing. The power supply position in Assam under ASEB is shown below:

Requirement and shortage of electricity in Assam:

Item Energy requirement (million unit) Availability (MU) Shortage (percent) Peak demand (MW) Peak demand met (MW) Shortage (percent) 3,415.317 3,301.588 3.330 578.300 519.300 10.200 3,500.000 3,304.737 5.600 614.000 468.000 23.780 3,657.000 3,240.217 11.000 618.200 466.200 23.000 3788.000 3376.300 11.000 641.300 59.300 17.000 4216.000 3536.900 16.000 716.000 576.000 18.000 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2006-07

Item Energy requirement (million unit) Availability (MU) Shortage (percent) Peak demand (MW) Peak demand met (MW) Shortage (percent)

2006-2007 4,585.000 3,826.546 16.542 797.100 626.100 21.453

2007-2008 5,280.000 4,015.000 23.958 614.000 468.000 23.77

2008-2009 6,433.570 4,273.320 33.578 618.200 466.200 24.595

Source: SLDC, AEGCL, Assam

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SECTION II ASSAM POWER SECTOR AT A GLANCE

ASSAM POWER SECTOR AT A GLANCE

Installed Capacity In The State Hydro Thermal State Share From Central Sector Generation Ipps Connected To Assam Grid Energy Available To Meet State Demand Energy Consumption Peak Demand Per Capita Energy Consumption 220/132 Kv 220/132 ; 132/66; 132/33 & 66/33 220/132/33 Grid Sub Stations Including Swicting Sub Stations 220/132 ; 132/66 & 66/33 132/33 & 66/33 132/33 Kv 132/33/11 Kv 66/33 At 220/132 Kv At 132/66 Kv Transformation Capacity At 132/33 Kv At 66/33 Kv Length Of 220 Kv Transmission Line Length Of 132 Kv Transmission Line Length Of 66 Kv Transmission Line Transmission Loss Distribution Loss Consumers In Numbers Connected Load
The above figures are based on 31st March 2009

339.50 MW 100.00 MW 239.50 MW 542.00 MW 24.50 MW 419.00 Mu PA 425.00 Mu PA 940.00 MW 210.00 Kwh 1 No 1 No 4 No 2 No 4 No 31 No 1 No 2 No 1,035 MVA 140 MVA 1,595 MVA 214 MVA 1,337.00 CKT KM 2,542.00 CKT KM 602.00 CKT KM 5.82% 27.00% 15,70,240 28,49,459 KW

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SECTION III VISION

AN APPROACH
Assam Electricity Grid Corporation, as the sole State Transmission Utility has been entrusted with the responsibility of transmitting power from power bulkheads to the load centres. During the preceding years, the state has seen substantial load growth. The rapid load growth projected for subsequent years require incessant up gradation of system capacity and create redundancy. Simultaneously, the system must be proved to reach the goal of 100% availability. This requires all out effort, dedication, perceptive planning, innovations, untiring commitments and meticulous implementation from all concerned. The VISION 2020 of Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited set for the year 2020 to eradicate all transmission bottlenecks and prove itself as an organisation of national repute. In the following pages an effort has been made to narrate our aims, objectives, strategies, commitments and values.

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THE BULL'S EYE

Transmission of power to appropriate quantum at an affordable cost to meet the expectation of the people of Assam. Design and develop an optimum Transmission network for the State of Assam to cater the demand of the State in 2020. Establish the best Construction and O & M practices supported by system propelled processes enabled by cutting edge IT solutions. Develop skilled and satisfied human resourses, fostering a service attitude to its customer, stake holders and enabled to meet the need of customers in the challenging power scenario. Develop attitude towards Social Responsibility with total commitment towards Environmental Protection, Health, Safety, Energy Conservation, Community Development and nevertheless the heritage of the land. Developing a Research and Development wing not only for adoption of sustainable new technologies but also to strive constantly to develop the system with installed recourses targeting the economics of the system. Exploring the business possibilities in the way of consulting services, telecommunication, and other emerging arenas with a target of utilisation optimisation of assets vis-a-vis possible generation of additional revenue. Excellence in project implementation. Develop highest standards of Corporate Administration. Make Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited a technically as well as a financially vigorous sound company.

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INTRINSIC VALUES

Committed to the development of the State of Assam. Committed to provide power to the people in most scientific manner at an affordable cost. Emphasised Team Work and excellence in business transparency. Committed for creating a working atmosphere impregnated with Innovative thoughts and Quality. Committed to develop a sincere, dedicated, responsible, transparent, and fair corporate culture. Respect and care towards Society, Ecology and Heritage of the land.

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SECTION IV STRATEGIES

STRATEGIES
Achieving the horizon is always a dream for any corporate and at the same time overcoming the Strategies envisaged to sail through are:

hurdles is a challenge. Planned strategies are the basic requirement to overcome such hurdles.

Adoption of new technologies driven by economical growth of the corporation. Impregnation of fair and transparent Construction Practices. Adoption of scientific Operation and Maintenance Practices. Optimised implementation and use of IT. Optimised designing, implementing and utilisation of Telecommunication. Developing scientific Financial Management towards orderly Fund Mobilisation and Finance Control and timely Reporting. Developing Research and Development. Induction of fair, scientific, transparent Corporate Governance. Grooming and Developing the vital asset of the Corporation i.e. Human Resource. Concern and responsibility towards Society, Culture, Ecology and Heritage and disburse the same.

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AN APPROACH TOWARDS SCIENTIFIC CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES

Erasing the bottleneck of the present transmission system is an important challenge for AEGCL to cater to the ever rising load demand across the state. Transmission projects need to be implemented in

time. At the same time system modernisation is the order of the day. AEGCL believes in action plan based the following will induce a positive change in the present construction practices.

Induction of Satellite Survey & GIS Mapping. Adoption of taller and multi-circuit towers to avoid R.o.W problems. Induction of Galvanised Tubular Poles for quick implementation of the Project with minimum R.o.W issues. Introduction of Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) to increase the line capacity. Construction of GIS Grid Sub Station wherever the land problem is there. Designing and Installation of Intra-State Transmission Plan with 400 kV pooling Sub Stations. Setting up Grid Sub Stations nearer to load centres due to implementation of RGGVY, Chief Minister's Assam Bikash Yogona etc. Induction of modern construction management systems. Honing of Human Resources to achieve highest order of Quality with best Economy. Enabling the Human Resources in Quality Control, Cost Effective Project Management. Standardisation of Design and Practices.

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES INITIATION

Though the Transmission System availability is in the tune of 99% but still we are striving to better

our availability through Proactive and Predictive maintenance through constant system vigilance.

Establishment of Engineering and Condition Monitoring Cell. Use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in inventory management. Repair, Maintenance and Life Extension of existing assets. Renovation and Modernisation of Old and Obsolete equipments. If necessary phasing out those in a manner conducive to the financial health of the corporation. Developing emergency restoration group. A group have already been established with ERS (Emergency Restoration System) to restore transmission lines in case of an emergency. Further, enriching the Testing and Commissioning group with modern testing equipment. Scientific Load Management to bring down the Transmission Losses further and achieve an arena of improved system parameter.

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STRATEGIC INITIATION FOR INDUCTION OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Survival through continued performance in the regime of regulator and under the cloud of stiff competition is the order of the day. Here comes in the role of Information Technology which can create an ambience to compliment the responsibility and accountability if a steadfast Information System having astuteness of in-built reminder system and metering procedures could to be inducted. Systems The initiatives are as under:

should be enabled to perform and reason through huge quantum of corporate data which is not possible for any human to deal with in strict time frame. Information Technology can create innovative changes and at the end of the day and may be a major weapon in materialising the vision of the Organisation.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) needs to be initiated to shore up one and all operational level of business activities of the organisation. Assist Finance Management wing in publishing Quarterly Accounts in addition to timely publishing of Annual Accounts. Shore up in Implementation of Proactive Maintenance of EHT O & M functions. Strengthening EHT Sub Stations in achieving Sub Station automation. Support Project Management to minimise cost and time over run contingencies. Support project designing and implementation through introduction of automation tools like Economical Tower Spotting tool, Geographical Information System tools, Sub Station Designing tools, Structures and Super Structure Designing tools, Data and Drawing Management tools etc. End to end automation support to develop intelligent grid. Establish intelligent energy trading through on-line Trading System. Fulfil the Statutory responsibility of the SLDC in publishing monthly Energy Accounting Schedules and defrayals thereof. Render the financial and physical information about AEGCL's functioning as may be required by the Regulatory Information Management System (RIMS). Develop a data warehouse to support Management in taking decision. Finally developing knowledge body of AEGCL.

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SCADA, AUTOMATION, PROTECTION AND TELECOMMUNICATION- STRATEGIES

Tele-control - a principal thespian in the business activities of any organisation which is even true for a transmission company too. Introduction of stateof art technology in this sector will be a great help but may not be so great for the financial health of the organisation. Probably, proper and logical AEGCL beckons the actions as under:

integration of existing transmission and terminal equipment network using latest state-of-art technology will be a wise decision. This warrants that the entire communication network of power utility is successfully and resourcefully utilised.

Enrichment of existing interface points and bringing on new interface points in AEGCL's system to enable to lodge data from the upcoming IPPs, CGPs, CGSs ... Each and every Grid Sub Stations are to be enveloped in ULDC Project scope with a vision for implementation of SCADA in completeness. Existing Microwave links need to be vacated at the earliest and optical fibre to be utilised to replace those links which will pave the path of enhance and enrich data concentrator points. Digital communication system needs to be inducted to phase out analogue PLCC in techno-economical manner. This will ensure high speed data communication transfer tripping, facsimile service between remote sub stations and nodal control sub stations. Enlarging OPGW network to inflate existing network, which is very minimum, for amalgamation of all the Sub Stations and at the end of the day entering into Telecom business by leasing out spare capacity. Introduction of state-of-art substation automation (SAS) both local and remote. Creation of inter-facing arrangement between SLDC and Distribution Companies. Bringing in carrier inter tripping scheme in totality.

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HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPEMNT - AN APROACH

We believe our vital resource is Human, which is not only precious but also significant one of other assets we possess. Honing and harnessing this crucial

resource is our top rated agenda. We are striving to evolve a holistic HRD plan with following vision:

Developing a vibrant organisational structure to assimilate the optimum manpower requirement. Honing in-house talent by processing through training, seminars etc. Initiating a working atmosphere of commitment, dedication and integration of highest order through physiological or poignant partaking of thoughts of the employees, concern for their development and at the end of the day creating a congeal ambience where employees will feel at home with respect and dignity. Fair and equitable treatment for all employees is of prime relevance. Accountability and responsibility fixation is on the book but at the same time delegation of authority is necessary and will be made through. 'Right Person at Right Node' is the focal point of HRD. To achieve the same PDP (People Development Program) need to be laid scientifically with a vision of leadership development through systematic training and due exposure. HRA (Human Resource Audit) need to be started at the earliest. Proper CDP (Career Development Program) need to be introduced with time frame to avert germination of stagnancy thoughts in the physiology of the employees of all level.

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STRATEGIC INITIATION TOWARDS EFFECTIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

It is imperative to achieve a properly designed techno-economical transmission system which can alone have a titanic say for the sound financial health of the AEGCL which will develop a Strong Balance Sheet.

AEGCL pursues the following alleyway in micro as well as macro financial and accounting system:

Develop automated accounting system to accelerate finalisation of accounts and publication of Annual Accounts within the statutory time frame. Induction of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), real time reporting of all financial events leading to a dependable and meaningful MIS (Management Information System). This will be unique arm in the armoury of the Management in deciding appropriate line of assail for strengthening the financial wellbeing of the Corporate. Systematic management of Receivables, Payables and Capital Expenditure. Loan profiles need to be examined at a regular interval to minimise the loan cost by swapping or otherwise. "Fund Mobilisation in Time" - is a non-refutation towards financial management of any organisation. Delay or Time Over Run what so ever, is always known to be the foremost lacuna of financial management as it not only creates hindrances for the development process but also escorts to Cost Over Run. AEGCL is concerned of this. AEGCL striving to initiate this area with proper management of:

Timely mobilisation of fund to meet the huge investment requirement in the state transmission sector with more thrust on the cost of the fund. Exploring every possibility of borrowing alternative funding option likewise private placement of bond, external commercial borrowing etc etc.

Tracking and tracing the leeway to enliven the financial shape of the corporation by exploring the revenue streams from non-core business through optimised use of assets. Inventory Management to evade idle capital impasse.

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TACTICAL INITIATIVE TOWARDS DEVELOPING AN ENGINEERING AND R&D CELL

Being the major Transmission Corporate of North Eastern Region with responsibility not only for IntraState Transmission but also in strategic Inter-State and even International Transmission System establishing an Engineering and R&D Wing by scientifically revamping the existing Design wing is AEGCL's step in this arena:

the order of the day. This is of key importance so to develop a platform for generating innovative concepts, technologies to support the commercial interest of the corporation to hone the knowledge base to meticulously cut the competitive edge.

Establishing an Engineering Research and Development Cell revamping the existing Design wing with induction of qualified personnel from Finance, Information Technology and Human Resource wings. Interacting with R & D personnel of Organisation of standing. Active membership of various institutions to develop Knowledge Management with Regulatory Research. Active participation in National and International Seminars. Indefatigable efforts with commitment, integration and dedication to identify the deficiencies of the organisation evaluate those with watch-man's precision and devise the remedies.

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STEP TOWARDS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMMITMENTS

AEGCL is dedicated to respect environmental and heritage issues by actively playing its due responsibility in social improvement issues in course of its business. With the increased reliance of the society on electrical energy the social accountability of the corporation is also in increasing tune. AEGCL is committed not to encompass itself in its business responsibility of transmitting the power from power bulkheads to the people of the state with quality, but also concern about the social demands as its business operation has though minimum but yet some impact on the people and environment. AEGCL proudly believes that, being a truthful and concerned corporate entity, it will always take care of the community which may get affected in course of its business. AEGCL is aware of its errands towards environmental protection and vows to act accordingly to set the benchmark for this country within a very short spell. Not encircling itself in words of commitments, AEGCL had already established its credential since its birth in paying compensation for the land utilised not only for sitting of new substation but also for sitting of new transmission lines towers. This is itself an alleyway crafting approach for any transmission utility operating in this part of the country. AEGCL had constructed, commissioned and dedicated 132 kV Grid Sub-station at Majuli, the world's largest river island and world heritage as well. This is a step to meet the aspirations of the people of Majuli Island.

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CORPORATE GOVORNANCE
The Governance Polices is headed for fairness, justice, impartialities, transparency, professionalism and accountability in every stride of operation of the corporation. Not restraining the corporation governance within the framework of legal and regulatory norms but also will target in creating a new perspective of excellence through adoption of We presage the following way:

sound corporate practices as we believe this is the way to overlay the alleyway of sustainable success. Continued stride for sprouting the best possible practices in Governance with urge of leading the Transmission Utilities of the country is our religion.

Developing and adoption of Procurement Policies, Contract Award Policies with thrust to decentralise decision making authority coupled with accountability and nevertheless responsibility. Developing capable groups or committees to deal issues pertaining to Audit- Technical and Financial, Projects, Contracts, Human Resources, Social Issues etc. Website should be updated in regular intervals to host all information and announcements can be made to the public in time. Every step of the corporation should be embedded with Integrity, Dedication and nevertheless Transparency to the highest order. Framing of Corporation's Policy Manuals encompassing all activities including delegation of power with defined responsibility and accountability.

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SECTION V CHALLENGES AND SPECULATIONS

CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR ASSAM ELECTRICITY GRID CORPORATION LIMITED

Under the purview of the proceeds of Indian Electricity Act 2003 and in view of the frame work

of National Electricity Policy 2005 nevertheless National Tariff Policy, challenges foreseen are:

Design and develop adequate transmission network capability to enable the system to cater sudden load growth in the State of Assam. Adequate network need to be established, encompassing the remote areas to meet the rising demand of consumers being brought under distribution network through Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY). Make the organisation ready and capable to encounter future possible competition from Private Players. Scientific planning for orderly revamping old and overloaded Transmission Network with frequent failure of Jumper, Conductor Snapping, bursting of equipments like Lightening Arrestors, Current Transformers etc. Reduce Transmission losses which is hovering between 5.5% to 7.0% Time and Cost Effective completion of projects in hand. Mitigate the Right of Way issues in coordination with the State Government machineries. Maintain and grooming a positive minded, integrated, meticulous works force. Constant honing of their knowledge. Finally, at the end of the day a strong balance sheet need to be developed not only to make the organisation economically viable but also to meet the huge investment required in the Transmission System including financing for unviable projects which is required from socio-economical or sociocultural point of view.

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Speculation of Indian Power Sector

Sl 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PARTICULARS Energy Requirement at Generator Bus Peak Demand Energy Consumption. T & D Loss Energy Consumption Growth Rate Energy Requirement Growth Rate Peak Demand Growth Rate 2004-2005 602.787 Twh 90,221 MW 3,88,175 MU 30.67 % 6.99 % 6.79 % 5.85 % YEAR 2021-2022 1,914.508 Twh 2,98,258 MW 15,93,266 MU 16.81 % 7.04 % 6.58 % 6.45 %
Source: 17th EPS, Central Electricity Authority

Speculation of Assam Power Sector

Sl 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PARTICULARS Energy Requirement at Generator Bus Peak Demand Energy Consumption. T & D Loss Energy Consumption Growth Rate Energy Requirement Growth Rate Peak Demand Growth Rate 2004-2005 (Actual) 3.810 Twh 663 MW 2250 MU 40.95% 17.16% 20.42% 0.15% YEAR 2007-2008 4.395 Twh 796 MW 3296 MU 25.00% 14.95% 8.05% 8.89% 2021-2022 24.433 Twh 3,985 MW 20,524 MU 16.00% 13.63% 13.36% 11.69%

Source: 17th EPS, Central Electricity Authority

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SECTION VI EXISTING STRENGTH OF AEGCL

SUB STATIONS OF AEGCL UNDER OPERATION

SL

SUB STATION

kV LEVEL

SUB STATION CAPACITY 220/132

TOTAL MVA 132/33 50 50 50 32 32 28.5 75 MVA 32 MVA 50 MVA 20 32 50 46 32 160 MVA 32 MVA 71.5 MVA 101.5 MVA 300 MVA 94.5 MVA 50 63 32 32 20 150 MVA 50 MVA 32 MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA 132/66 66/33

LOWER ASSAM T & T CIRCLE, GUWAHATI 01 Rangia Sub Station 02 Barnagar Sub Station 03 Dhaligaon Sub Station 04 Gossaingaon Sub station 05 Gauripur Sub Station 06 APM Sub Station 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 LDC 16 17 Agia Sub Station Boko Sub Station Sipajhar Sub Station Narangi Sub Station Chandrapur Sub Station Bagjap Sub Station Salakati Sub Station Nalbari Sub Station Sishugram Sub Station CIRCLE, GUWAHATI Kahilipara Sub Station Sarusajai Sub Station

132/33 132/33 132/33 132/33 132/33 132/33 220/132/33 220/132/33 132/33 132/33 132/33 132/33 220/132 132/33 132/33 132/33 220/132/33 132/33 132/33 132/33 132/33 132/33 220/132/33 132/33

2X25 2X25 2X25 2X16 2X16 1X16 + 1X12,5 1X50 + 1X25 at 220/132 2X16 at 132/33 1X50 at 220/132 2X10 at 132/33 2X16 2X25 1x16 + 1X30 2X16 2X80 2X16 2X31.5 + 1X40 2X5 + 2X30 + 1X31.5 3X100 at 220/132 kV 3X31.5 at 132/33 kV 2X25 2X31.5 2X16 2X16 2X10 3X50 at 220/132 kV 2X25 at 132/33 kV 2X16

TEZPUR T&T CIRCLE 18 Rowta Sub Station 19 Depota Sub Station 20 Dhemaji Sub Station 21 Biswanath Chariali Sub Stn 22 North Lakhimpur Sub Stn
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23 24

Samaguri Sub Station Sankardev Nagar Sub Stn

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SL

SUB STATION

kV LEVEL

SUB STATION CAPACITY 220/132

TOTAL MVA 132/33 132/66 66/33

25 Majuli Sub Station 26 Gohpur Sub Station UPPER ASSAM T&T CIRCLE, JORHAT 27 Garmur Sub Station 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 Golaghat Sub Station Bokakhat Sub Station Sibsagar Sub Station Diphu Sub Station Tinsukia Sub Station Dibrugarh Sub Station Moran Sub Station Nazira Sub Station Margherita Sub Station Doomdooma Sub Station Mariani Sub Station

132/33 132/33 132/33 132/33 & 66/33 132/33 132/33 132/33 & 66/33 220/132 ; 132/66 & 66/33 132/33 & 66/33 132/33 132/33 & 66/33 132/33 66/33 220/132 ; 132/66 & 66/33 66/33 132/33 132/33 132/33 132/33 132/33 132/33

4X5.5 Single Phase 2X10 1X16 + 2X25 2X25 at 132/33 kV 1X10 + 1X20 at 66/33 kV 2X16 2X16 2X16 at 132/33 kV 2X5 at 66/33 kV 2X50 at 220/132 kV 3X20 at 132/66 kV 3X20 at 66/33 kV 2X31.5 at 132/33 kV 1X10 at 66/33 kV 2X16 2X25 at 132/33 kV 2X16 at 66/33 kV 2X10 2X10 2X100 at 220/132 kV 2X20 at 132/66 kV 2X16 at 66/33 kV 2x5 2X10 2X25 2X25 2X10 3X3.5 Single Phase 3X10 1035 MVA

16.5 MVA 20 MVA 66 MVA 50 MVA 30 MVA 32 MVA 32 MVA 32 MVA 10 MVA 100 MVA 60 MVA 60 MVA 63 MVA 20 MVA 32 MVA 50 MVA 32 MVA 20 MVA 20 MVA 200 MVA 40 MVA 32 MVA 10 MVA 20 MVA 50 MVA 50 MVA 20 MVA 10.5 MVA 30 MVA 1595 MVA

40 Bokajan sub Station SILCHAR T&T CIRCLE 41 Panchgram Sub Stn (Old) 42 Panchgram Sub Stn (New) 43 Srikona Sub Station 44 Haflong Sub station 45 Dullavcherra Sub Stn 46 Pailapool Sub Station TOTAL TRANSFORMATION CAPACITY OF AEGCL

140 MVA

214 MVA

SUB STATIONS OF AEGCL UNDER CONSTRUCTION

SL SUB STATION kV LEVEL 132/11 132/33 132/33 SUB STATION CAPACITY 1X16 1X16 2X16 TOTAL MVA 16 MVA 16 MVA 32 MVA LOWER ASSAM T & T CIRCLE, GUWAHATI 01 Dispur Sub Station TEZPUR T&T CIRCLE 02 Balipa Sub Station UPPER ASSAM T&T CIRCLE, JORHAT 03 Bokajan Sub Station

TRANSMISSION LINES OF AEGCL UNDER OPERATION

SL LINE NO OF CIRCUIT 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 ROUTE LENG TH 49.000 Km 25.500 Km 164.000 Km 169.000 Km 96.500 Km 55.000 Km 118.000 Km 88.000 Km 47.000 Km 41.000 Km 70.000 Km 923.00 Km 35.000 62.000 40.000 55.000 37.000 115.000 25.000 75.000 32.000 15.000 50.000 36.000 3.5000 24.000 12.000 38.500 15.000 32.000 20.000 55.000 70.000 53.000 Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km Km CIRCUIT LENGTH 98.000 CKM 51.000 CKM 164.000 CKM 169.000 CKM 193.000 CKM 110.000 CKM 236.000 CKM 88.000 CKM 47.000 CKM 41.000 CKM 140.000 CKM 1337.00 CKM 70.000 62.000 40.000 55.000 37.000 115.000 25.000 75.000 32.000 15.000 50.000 36.000 7.000 24.000 12.000 38.500 15.000 32.000 20.000 55.000 70.000 106.000 CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM CKM TYPE OF CONDUCTOR AAAC Zebra ACSR Zebra ACSR Deer ACSR Zebra ACSR Zebra ACSR Zebra AAAC Zebra AAAC Zebra AAAC Zebra AAAC Zebra AAAC Zebra 220 kV Transmission Lines 01 Tinsukia - N amrup 02 Tinsukia - Kathalguri 03 Mariani Samaguri - I 04 Mariani Samaguri - II 05 Sarusajai - Samaguri 06 Samaguri - Balipara (P) 07 Longpi - Sarusajai 08 Sarusajai - Agia 09 Sarusajai - Boko 10 Bo ko - Agia 11 Ag ia Salakati Total 220 kV System 132 kV Transmission Lines 12 Salakati Dhaligao n 13 Dhaligaon Gossaigaon 14 Gossaigaon Gauripur 15 Dhaligaon Barnagar 16 Dhaligaon APM 17 Dhaligaon-Nalbari 18 Nalbari-Rangia 19 Barnagar-Rangia 20 Rangia-Sishugram 21 Sishugram Kahilipara 22 Rangia Kahilipara 23 Chandrapur Kahilip ara 24 Kahilipara Sarusajai-I 25 Chandrapur Narangi 26 Narangi Kahilipara 27 Chandrapur Bagjap 28 Jiribam Pailapool 29 Pailapool Srikona 30 Srikona Panchgram(N) 31 Panchgram(N) Dullavcherra 32 Mariani LTPS 33 LTPS NTPS

2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2

ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR

PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER
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34 LTPS Nazira 35 NTPS Tinsukia 36 Tinsukia Margherita 37 Tinsukia Dibrugarh 38 Dibrugarh Moran 39 Moran LTPS 40 Samaguri Sankardev Nagar 41 Sankardev Nagar Diphu 42 Mariani Garmur 43 Rangia Rowta I 44 Rowta Depota I 45 Depota Biswanath Chariali 46 Depota Balipara (I) 47 Balipara (I) Balipara (P) 48 Balipara (P) Gohpur 49 Biswanath Chariali Gohpur 50 Gohpur North Lakhimpur 51 North Lakhimpur Dhemaji 52 North Lakhimpur Majuli 53 Mariani Golaghat 54 Golaghat Dimapur 55 Nazira Sibsagar 56 Rangia - Sipajhar 57 Garmur Bokakhat 58 Rowta - Depota Total 132 kV System 66 kV Transmission Lines 59 Tinsukia - Namrup 60 Tinsukia - Doomdooma 61 Golaghat - Mariani 62 Bokajan - Golaghat 63 Bokajan - Diphu 64 Nazira - Namrup 65 Mariani - Nazira 67 Dibrugarh -Tinsukia 68 Dimapur - Bokajan Total 66 kV System TOTAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OF AEGCL

2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

22.000 Km 40.000 Km 53.000 Km 53.000 Km 52.000 Km 22.000 Km 61.000 Km 76.000 Km 20.000 Km 80.000 Km 72.000 Km 70.000 Km 25.000 Km 14.000 Km 90.000 Km 70.000 Km 80.000 Km 63.000 Km 59.000 Km 44.000 Km 77.500 Km 15.000 Km 59.000 Km 84.000 Km 74,000 Km 2141.50 Km 37.000 Km 25.000 Km 40.000 Km 64.000 Km 39.000 Km 74.000 Km 54.000 Km 48.000 Km 16.000 Km 397.00 Km 3041.50 Km

44.000 CKM 40.000 CKM 106.000 CKM 53.000 CKM 52.000 CKM 22.000 CKM 61.000 CKM 76.000 CKM 40.000 CKM 80.000 CKM 72.000 CKM 70.000 CKM 25.000 CKM 14.000 CKM 90.000 CKM 70.000 CKM 160.000 CKM 63.000 CKM 59.000 CKM 44.000 CKM 77.500 CKM 15.000 CKM 59.000 CKM 84.000 CKM 74,000 CKM 2542.00 CKM 74.000 CKM 25.000 CKM 80.000 CKM 64.000 CKM 39.000 CKM 148.000 CKM 108.000 CKM 48.000 CKM 16.000 CKM 602.00 CKM 4422.00 CKM

ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER AAAC PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER ACSR PANTHER AAAC PANTHER AAAC PANTHER AAAC PANTHER AAAC PANTHER

2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1

ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR ACSR

WOLF WOLF WOLF WOLF WOLF WOLF WOLF WOLF WOLF

TRANSMISSION LINE OF AEGCL UNDER CONSTRUCTION

SL LINE NO OF CIRCUIT ROUTE LENGTH 58.000 Km 3.950 Km 61.950 Km 61.950 Km CIRCUIT LENGTH 58.000 CKM 7.900 CKM 65.900 CKM 65.900 CKM TYPE OF CONDUCTOR AAAC PANTHER AAAC PANTHER 132 kV Transmission Lines 01 Sipajhar - Rowta 1 02 Kahilipara Sarusajai - II 2 Total 132 kV System TOTAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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REACTIVE POWER COMPENSATION AT 33 kV BUS IN STRATEGIC SUB STATIONS OF AGECL UNDER OPERATION
Sl No Sub Stations Capacitor Installed 2X10 MVAR 3X5 MVAR 2X10 MVAR 2X5 MVAR 1X10 MVAR 1X5 MVAR 2X5 MVAR 1X5 MVAR 2X5 MVAR 1X15 MVAR 2X10MVAR. 2X5 MVAR 1X5 MVAR 2X5 MVAR 2X10 MVAR 2X5 MVAR 2X5 MVAR 195 MVAR

01 220/132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Sarusajai 02 132/33/11 kV Grid Sub Station, Kahilipara. 03 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Rangia 04 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Barnagar. 05 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Gauripur. 06 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Dullavcherra. 07 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Bagjhap. 08 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, North Lakhimpur. 09 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Depota. 10 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Rowta. 11 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station Dibrugarh. 12 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Sankardev Nagar. 13 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Gossaingaon 14 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Margherita. 15 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Srikona 16 66/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Diphu 17 66/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Doomdooma. Total Installation

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SECTION VII FUTURE PROJECTS

APPROVED PROJECTS OF AEGCL

Sl 400 1 220 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 132 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Name of Transmission Line kV Transmission Line: LILO of Silchar Bongaigaon 400 kV line at Kukurmara kV Transmission Line: LILO of both Ckt of Agia Sarusajai 220 kV line at Kukurmara Salakati Rangia Double Circuit Line Rangia Amingaon Double Circuit LILO at Sonabil from both circuit of Balipara Samaguri Line LILO at Sonapur from both circuit of Samaguri Sonapur Line Tinsukia Behiating (N ew Dibrugarh) Double Circuit Namrup Mariani Double Circuit LILO at Jawaharnagar from Samaguri Sarusagai Line Second Circuit of Kathalguri Tinsukia Line LILO of Salakati Rangia at Barnagar LILO of Kathalguri Tinsukia Line at Makum kV Transmission Line: Salakati Kokrajhar Double Circuit Line Kokrajhar Bilasipara Double Circuit Line Bilasipara Gauripur Single Circuit on Double Circuit Towers Agia Matia (Dudhnoi) Single Circuit on Double Circuit Towers LILO of both Circuit at Kamakhya from Kahilipara Rangia Line LILO of both Circuit at Kamalpur from Kahilipara Rangia Line Re- Routing of Kahilipara Sishugram Line at Amingaon Double Circuit Kahilipara Guwahati Medical College Line Double Circuit LILO at Sonapur from CTPS-N arangi-Kahilipara Line Double Circuit Samaguri Nagaon Line Single Circuit on Double Tower Samaguri Jakhalabandha Line LILO of Jorhat Bokakhat Line at Jorhat (West) Single Circuit on Double Circuit Towers Sibsagar Moran Line LILO of Moran Dibrugarh Line at New Dibrugarh (Behiating) LILO of One Circuit of Tinsukia Margherita Line at Rupai Single Circuit on Double Circuit Tower Rupai Chapakhowa Line LILO of Namrup Tinsukia Line at Bordubi LILO of Lakwa Namrup Line at Sonari Single Ckt on Double Ckt Tower Sankardev Nagar Lumding Line LILO of Khandong Halflong Line at Umrangshu Double Circuit Silchar (PGCIL) Srikona Line Single Ckt on Double Ckt Tower Silchar (PGCIL) Hailakandi Line LILO of Panchgram Dullavcherra Line at Hailakandi Single Circuit on Double Circuit Line Silapathar Jonai Line Double Circuit LILO of Depota Gohapur Line at Sonabil Second Circuit Stringing of Samaguri Sankardev Nagar Line Barnagar Barpeta Double Circuit Line LILO of Barnagar Rangia at Pathsala LILO of Rangia Rowta at Tangla LILO of One Ckt of Rowta Depota at Dhekiajuli Circuits 2 X DC 2X DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC SC DC DC DC DC SC SC DC 2XDC DC DC 2XDC DC SC DC SC DC DC SC DC DC SC DC DC SC DC SC 2XDC SC DC DC DC DC Ckt-Km 40.00 10.00 360.00 80.00 10.00 20.00 120.00 320.00 10.00 50.00 10.00 30.00 40.00 120.00 40.00 35.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 40.00 40.00 35.00 10.00 40.00 5.00 40.00 44.00 16.00 10.00 35.00 10.00 20.00 60.00 10.00 70.00 20.00 60.00 80.00 10.00 20.00 20.00
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Sl
43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55

Name of Transmission Line

Double Circuit Amingaon Hajo Line Double Circuit Kukurmara Mirza Line Single Circuit (Under Ground Cable) Kamakhya Paltanbazar Line Double Circuit Jagiroad Nagaon Line Single Circuit on Double Circuit Tower Nagaon Dhing Line LILO of One Ckt of Samaguri Kanka at Baithalangshu LILO of Golaghat Bokakhat Line at Sarupather LILO of One Ckt of Tinsukia Margherita at Makum Double Circuit Sonabil Tezpur Line LILO of One Circuit of Sonabil Gohpur at Borgaon LILO of Gohpur North Lakhimpur Line at Bihpuria Single Ckt Hailakandi Karimganj on Double Ckt Towers Single Circuit Agia Sonapur (Mankachar) on Double Ckt Line

Circuits
DC DC SC DC SC DC DC DC DC DC DC SC SC

Ckt-Km
70.00 30.00 10.00 70.00 30.00 80.00 10.00 20.00 40.00 10.00 10.00 45.00 80.00

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SUB STATIONS:
Sl Name of Sub Station 400/220 kV Sub Station 1 Kukurmara Sub Station 220/132 kV Sub Station: 1 Rangia Sub Station 2 Amingaon Sub Station 3 Sonapur Sub Station 4 Sonabil Sub Station 5 Behiating (New Dibrugarh) Sub Station 6 Barnagar Sub Station 7 Makum (Extension of Tinsukia) Sub Station 220/33 kV Sub Station 1 Jawaharnagar Sub Station 132/33 kV Sub Station 1 Kokrajhar Sub Station 2 Bilasipara Sub Station 3 Matia (Dudhnoi) Sub Station 4 Kamalpur Sub Station 5 Kamakhya Sub Station 6 Guwahati Medical College Sub Station 7 Sonapur Sub Station 8 Nagaon Sub Station 9 Jakhalabandha Sub Station 10 Jorhat (West) Sub Station 11 Behiating (New Dibrugarh) Sub Station 12 Rupai Sub Station 13 Bordubi Sub Station 14 Sonari Sub Station 15 Lumding Sub Station 16 Umrangshu Sub Station 17 Hailakandi Sub Station 18 Silapathar Sub Station 19 Jonai Sub Station 20 Barpeta Sub Station 21 Pathsala Sub Station 22 Tangla Sub Station 23 Dhekiajuli Sub Station 24 Hajo Sub Station 25 Mirza Sub Station 26 Paltanbazar Sub Station 27 Dhing Sub Station 28 Baithalangshu Sub Station 29 Sarupathar Sub Station 30 Teok Sub Station 31 Makum Sub Station 32 Tezpur (New) Sub Station 33 Borgaon Sub Station 34 Bihpuria Sub Station 35 Karimgang Sub Station 36 Sonapur (Mankachar) Sub Station MVA RATING 3X210 2X100 2X100 2X100 2X100 2X50 2X100 2X100 2X50 2X25 2X16 2X16 2X40 2X40 2X40 2X25 2X25 2X16 2X25 2X25 2X25 2X16 2X25 2X25 2X25 2X16 2X16 2X16 2X25 2X25 2X25 2X25 2X25 2X25 2X40 2X16 2X16 2X16 2X25 2X25 2X25 2X25 2X25 2X25 2X16
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CAPACITY AUGUMENTATION OF SUB STATIONS:

Sl Name of the Sub Station MVA RATING From To 3X50 2X50 2X50 2X10 2X16 2X16 2X10 2X10 2X10 2X16 2X25 2X25 2X16 2X16 3X100 2X100 2X100 2X40 2X25 2X25 2X25 2X25 2X25 2X40 2X40 2X40 2X25 2X40 2X25 2X40

220/132 kV Sub Stations 1 Samaguri Grid Sub Station 2 Tinsukia Grid Sub Station 3 Namrup Grid Sub Station 132/33 kV Sub Stations 1 Kahilipara Grid Sub Station 2 Jagiroad Grid Sub Station 3 Sankardev Nagar (Lanka) Grid Sub Station 4 Margherita (Ledo) Grid Sub Station 5 North Lakhimpur Grid Sub Station 6 Gohpur Grid Sub Station Dhaligaon Grid Sub Station Narengi Grid Sub Station Samaguri Grid Sub Station Bokajan Grid Sub Station Sibsagar Grid Sub Station Addition of Capacity In 132/33 Stations 1 Mariani Grid Sub Station 2 Tinsukia Grid Sub Station

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GLIMPSE OF TRANSMISSION PLANNING OF AEGCL FOR 11TH PLAN

In view of catering the demand of 1400 MW during 2011 - 2012 with flexibility, reliability and nevertheless redundancy as per CEA (Central Electricity Authority) norms the followings are under process. Two numbers of 400/220 kV Substation with 630 MVA Transformation Capacity. Twenty Nine numbers of 220/132/33 kV Substation with 2324 MVA Transformation Capacity, 100 MVA at 220/ 33 kV and 1100 MVA at 220/132 kV level.

Addition of Transformation Capacity of the existing Sub Stations.

At 220/132 kV level At 132/33 kV level : : 350 MVA 316 MVA

Transmission Lines:
At 400 kV level At 220 kV level At 132 kV level : : : 40 Ckt. 962 Ckt. 913 Ckt.

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SECTION VIII ACTS AND POLICIES RELATING TO TRANSMISSION SECTOR

ELECTRICITY ACT 2003 AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR TRANSMISSION SECTOR

The salient features of Electricity Act 2003 u/s 39 (2) dictates the function of the State Transmission Utilities as below: A. B. To undertake transmission of electricity through intra-state transmission system. To discharge all functions of planning and coordination relating to intra-state transmission system with: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. C. D. Central Transmission Utility. State Governments. Generating Companies. Regional Power Committees. Authority. Licensees.

Any other person notified by the State Government on its behalf. To ensure development of an efficient, coordinated and economical system of Intra-State transmission lines for smooth flow of electricity from a generating station to the load centres. To provide non-discriminatory open access to its transmission system for use by any licensees or generating company or any consumer.

E.

U/s 40 of the Electricity Act 2003, dictates: The duty of a transmission licensee to build, maintain and operate an efficient, coordinated and economical inter-State transmission or Intra-State transmission system, as the case may be.

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AGECL UNDER THE REGIME OF NATIONAL ELECTRICITY POLICY

The salient features of National Electricity Policy notified on February 12th, 2005 by Government of India for the State Transmission Utility under clause 5.3 are: The Transmission System requires adequate and timely investments and also efficient and coordinated action to develop a robust and integrated power system for the country. Keeping in view the massive increase planned in generation and also for development of power market, there is need for adequately augmenting transmission capacity. While planning new generation capacities, requirement of associated transmission capacity would need to be worked out simultaneously in order to avoid mismatch between generation capacity and transmission facilities. The policy emphasizes the following to meet the above objective: The Central Government would facilitate the continued development of the National Grid for providing adequate infrastructure for inter-state transmission of power and to ensure that underutilized generation capacity is facilitated to generate electricity for its transmission from surplus regions to deficit regions. The Central Transmission Utility (CTU) and State Transmission Utility (STU) have the key responsibility of network planning and development based on the National Electricity Plan in coordination with all concerned agencies as provided in the Act. The CTU is responsible for the national and regional transmission system planning and development. The STU is responsible for planning and development of the intra-state transmission system. The CTU would need to coordinate with the STUs for achievement of the shared objectives of eliminating transmission constraints in cost effective manner. Network expansion should be planned and implemented keeping in view the anticipated transmission needs that would be incident on the system in the open access regime. Prior agreement with the beneficiaries would not be a pre-condition for network expansion. CTU/ STU should undertake network expansion after identifying the requirements in consultation with stakeholders and taking up the execution after due regulatory approvals. Structured information dissemination and disclosure procedures should be developed by the CTU and STUs to ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the status of generation and transmission projects and plans. These should form a part of the overall planning procedures. The State Regulatory Commissions who have not yet notified the grid code under the Electricity Act 2003 should notify the same not later than September 2005.

Open access in transmission has been introduced to promote competition amongst the generating companies who can now sell to different distribution licensees across the country. This should lead to availability of cheaper power. The Act mandates non-discriminatory open access in transmission from the very beginning. When open access to distribution networks is introduced by the respective State Commissions for enabling bulk consumers to buy directly from competing generators, competition in the market would increase the availability of cheaper and reliable power supply. The Regulatory
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Commissions need to provide facilitative framework for non-discriminatory open access. This requires load dispatch facilities with state-of-the art communication and data acquisition capability on a real time basis. While this is the case currently at the regional load dispatch centres, appropriate State Commissions must ensure that matching facilities with technology upgrades are provided at the State level, where necessary and realized not later than June 2006. The Act prohibits the State transmission utilities/transmission licensees from engaging in trading in electricity. Power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the generating companies would need to be suitably assigned to the Distribution Companies, subject to mutual agreement. To the extent necessary, such assignments can be done in a manner to take care of different load profiles of the Distribution Companies. Non-discriminatory open access shall be provided to competing generators supplying power to licensees upon payment of transmission charge to be determined by the appropriate Commission. The appropriate Commissions shall establish such transmission charges no later than June 2005. To facilitate orderly growth and development of the power sector and also for secure and reliable operation of the grid, adequate margins in transmission system should be created. The transmission capacity would be planned and built to cater to both the redundancy levels and margins keeping in view international standards and practices. A well planned and strong transmission system will ensure not only optimal utilization of transmission capacities but also of generation facilities and would facilitate achieving ultimate objective of cost effective delivery of power. To facilitate cost effective transmission of power across the region, a national transmission tariff framework needs to be implemented by CERC. The tariff mechanism would be sensitive to distance, direction and related to quantum of flow. As far as possible, consistency needs to be maintained in transmission pricing framework in inter-State and intra-State systems. Further it should be ensured that the present network deficiencies do not result in unreasonable transmission loss compensation requirements. The necessary regulatory framework for providing non-discriminatory open access in transmission as mandated in the Electricity Act 2003 is essential for signalling efficient choice in locating generation capacity and for encouraging trading in electricity for optimum utilization of generation resources and consequently for reducing the cost of supply. The spirit of the provisions of the Act is to ensure independent system operation through NLDC, RLDCs and SLDCs. These dispatch centres, as per the provisions of the Act, are to be operated by a Government company or authority as notified by the appropriate Government. However, till such time these agencies/ authorities are established the Act mandates that the CTU or STU, as the case may be, shall operate the RLDCs or SLDC. The arrangement of CTU operating the RLDCs would be reviewed by the Central Government based on experience of working with the existing arrangement. A view on this aspect would be taken by the Central Government by December 2005. The Regional Power Committees as envisaged in section 2(55) would be constituted by the Government of India within two months with representation from various stakeholders. The National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) along with its constitution and functions as envisaged in Section 26 of the Electricity Act 2003 would be notified within three months. RLDCs and NLDC will have complete responsibility and commensurate authority for smooth operation of the grid irrespective of the ownership of the transmission system, be it under CPSUs, State Utility or private sector. Special mechanisms would be created to encourage private investment in transmission sector so that sufficient investments are made for achieving the objective of demand to be fully met by 2012.

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SECTION IX FROM THE BACK PAGES

A LOOK BACK............
The initiatives will be further assessed and detailed time onwards under the purview of the system demand. Detailed planning will be chalked out to implement the Vision and Mission of Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited. This document is subjected to periodic review under the realm of fast changing business scenario of the country. This document is a show case of our passion - impregnated with fervour and endeavour to perform.

THE BEGINNING
The expedition, which commenced on 2003 with snags after snags, is an expedition of recalcitrance for building self-confidence and self-dependency of the State Transmission Sector. Until today we have overcome all the impediments but we know a long stride is ahead - a stride of rebuilding, a stride of upholding, a stride towards rewording the testimony. Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited is always concerned about its responsibilities not only to the State of Assam but also to the entire region of North Eastern India and will be unremitted in extending a hand of support to the sister states by the way of transmitting fair share of power. Assam Electricity Grid Corporation swears to strive continuously to exterminate all the bottlenecks of the system to transport power in most techno-economical way. Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited knows the journey is neither paved with floral alleyway nor been provided with beacons indeed. Come what may, Assam Electricity Grid Corporation is determined to move on. We are grateful to the Government of India, Government of Assam for their consistent support during our journey. At the same time, we believe we will continue to have the same during the days to come.

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Acknowledgements
On a fine morning of September 2009, our Managing Director, Shri S. K. Handique, who is an unvarying source of inspiration for us, requested us to write something about ourselves, our organisation the Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited and our vision. We realised that it would be a herculean ordeal for us; as we are no authors. Then, he himself started guiding us with his perception. Vision 2020 would not have been a reality to-day, but for his incessant encouragement. We sincerely express our gratitude to Shri S. K. Handique. We also acknowledge constant support and inspiration offered by Shri A. K. Sachan, Chairman, Assam State Electricity Board. We were really surprised to see that, in spite of his very busy schedule, he had fervently read each and every sentence of this publication, corrected meticulously and made precise comments which enriched the document. We sincerely express our gratitude to Shri A. K. Sachan. We are also grateful to the General Manager (HQ), AEGCL for his contribution in finalizing Vision 2020. Enactment of Vision 2020 necessitated retrieving relevant historical and other data from various libraries on the web sites. It would be injustice on our part, if we do not express our gratitude to the unknown people who are behind these libraries circulating knowledge freely. It is our hope that this publication will be of interest and value to its esteemed readers. We wish to extend our heartiest thanks to others who have contributed and supported in bringing 'Vision 2020' into reality, both within and outside AEGCL.

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