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CONTENTS1. SECTION I : AEGCL AND ASSAM 3-10

a. Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limitedb. Assam - Background And Development.

I. PopulationII. State IncomeIII. EducationIV. AgricultureV. Power

2. SECTION II : ASSAM POWER SECTOR AT A GLANCE 11

3. SECTION III : VISION 13-15

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

4. SECTION IV: STRATEGIES 17-26

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

5. SECTION V : CHALLENGES AND SPECULATIONS 27-28

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

6. SECTION VI : EXISTING STRENGTH OF AEGCL 29-33

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

7. SECTION VII: FUTURE PROJECTS 35-39

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

8. SECTION VIII : ACTS AND POLICIES RELATING TO TRANSMISSION SECTOR 41-43

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

9. SECTION IX : FROM THE BACK PAGES 45-46

a. A Look Back.b. The Beginning.

SECTION IAEGCL AND ASSAM

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ASSAM ELECTRICITY GRID CORPORATION LIMITED :

Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited, a PublicSector Company was incorporated under theCompanies Act, 1956 on 23rd day of October 2003. Itwas formed out of restructured Assam State ElectricityBoard in 2003 and was notified as the StateTransmission Utility (STU). Its core business is totransport electrical power from electrical power bulkheads to the distribution company networks in thestate of Assam in an efficient and economical way.

Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited inherited3862 Circuit kms. of EHV lines above 66 kV voltageclass and 38 numbers of EHV sub-stations having atotal transformation capacity of 1,636.50 MVA at itsbirth in 2003. Since its inception, it has added 523Circuit kms. of EHV lines and has added 1613 MVAtransformation capacity by way of commissioning 12new EHV sub-stations and augmenting the existingsub-stations.

Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited is ardentto cater the need of the state. It is also aware of itsresponsibility towards the entire North East India andis always extending a helping hand by way oftransporting a fair share of power to the other sisterstates of the region.

Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited isdetermined to remove transmission bottlenecks thatarise due to rising demand and need for replacementof old system. Vision 2020 is an approach to achievethe objectives. It is an outcome of meticulousthoughts mingled with Techno-economical vision todevelop a flawless, flexible, and reliable neverthelessan Intelligent Grid System for the State of Assam.

ASSAM - BACKGROUND AND DEVELOPEMENT :

Assam pronounced (Assamese: ’¸˜ Ôxôm [Axom])is a North-Eastern state of India with its capital atDispur, Guwahati. Located south of the easternHimalayas, Assam comprises the Brahmaputra, theBarak river valleys, the Karbi Anglong and the NorthCachar Hills with an area of 30,285 square miles(78,438 km²). Assam is surrounded by the other sixof the Seven Sister States: Arunachal Pradesh,Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya.

These states are connected to the rest of India via anarrow strip in West Bengal called the Silliguri Corridoror "Chicken's Neck". Assam also shares internationalborders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.

Assam - the land of rich heritage and culture; whereone could find flowers that are exquisitely beautiful,animals that are rare, and people who are cordial andinviting.

Assam became a part of British India after the Britishoccupied the region following the Treaty of Yandabooof 1826. It is known for Assam Tea, large and oldpetroleum resources, Assam Silk and for its richBiodiversity. Assam has successfully conserved theOne-Horned Indian Rhinoceros, from near extinctionand 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 theAsian Elephant. It is becoming an increasingly admireddestination for wild-life tourism, Kaziranga and Manasare both World Heritage Sites. Assam is also knownfor its Shorea Robusta Forests (popularly known asSal Tree) and forest products, unfortunately muchdepleted now. A land of high rainfall, Assam isendowed with lush greenery and the mightyBrahmaputra, whose tributaries and oxbow lakesprovide the region with a unique hydro-geomorphicand artistic environment.

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Growth of GSDP of Assam and GDP of India at Constant (1999-00) Prices (in percentage):

Year Assam India2001-2002 2.6 5.82002-2003 7.1 3.82003-2004 6.0 8.52004-2005 5.1 7.52005-2006 (Provisional estimates) 6.0 9.42006-2007 (Quick estimates) 7.6 9.62007-2008 (Advance estimates) 8.0 8.7

Source: Economic survey of Assam 2007-08

Assam is also bequeathed with the world's largestriver island Majuli.

Bihu is the major festival of Assam and celebrated

thrice a year. The principal of the three Bihus, Bohagor Rongali Bihu ushers in the Assamese New Year, inthe middle of April, and is celebrated with distinctivedances and songs.

POPULATION :

According to the census of India 2001, the populationof Assam stands at 2,66,55,528 of which 1,37,77,037are males and 1,28,78,491 females. The decadal

Sl. No. Particulars Unit 1991 Census 2001 Census1 Population Lakh 224.00 267.002 Decadal growth Percent 24.24 18.923 Density Per sq. km. 286.00 340.004 Sex ratio Females per 1000 males 923.00 935.005 Literacy Percent 52.89 63.256 Urban Population Percent 11.10 12.907 Rural population Percent 88.90 87.108 S.C. Population Percent 7.40 6.859 S.T. Population Percent 12.83 12.41

Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2007-08

STATE INCOME :The Net State Domestic Product of Assam in real termsi.e., at constant (1999-2000) prices has beenestimated at Rs.45,143.31 crore in 2006-07(Q) asagainst Rs.42,149.71 crore in 2005-06 andRs.39,777.16 crore in 2004-05. Thus, NSDP registereda growth of 7.10% in 2006-07 over 2005-06 as againsta growth of 5.96% witnessed in 2005-06 over 2004-05. The quick estimates of Gross State Domestic

Product (GSDP) of Assam for 2006-07 shows thatthe growth of GSDP at constant prices (1999-2000)has increased by 7.57 per cent during the year asagainst increase of 5.98 per cent in 2005-06. Thequick estimates of GSDP of Assam in 2006-07 atconstant (1999-2000) prices has been estimated atRs. 49850.30 crore as against Rs.46341.49 crore in2005-06.

growth rate of population of the state during thedecade 1991-2001 is 18.92%. Following table showssome important features of population of Assam.

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Year At current Prices At Constant PricesAssam India Assam India

1999-2000 12282 15886 12282 158862003-2004 15487 21142 13675 185172004-2005 17013 22946 14149 192972005-2006 (Provisional estimate) 18211 25956 14786 208582006-2007 (Quick Estimate) 20166 29642 15623 225532007-2008 (Advance Estimate) 22081 33131 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 At Current Prices At Constant(1999-2000) Prices

1. Primary Sector (Total) 36.55 32.62(i) Agriculture 26.76 27.55(ii) Forestry and Logging 1.03 1.01(iii) Fishing 1.81 1.25(iv) Mining and Quarrying 6.95 2.80

2. Secondary Sector (Total) 16.62 15.00(i) Manufacturing 10.00 8.49(ii) Construction 5.55 5.39(iii) Electricity, Gas and water supply 1.07 1.11

3. Tertiary Sector (Total) 46.83 52.37(i) Transport, Storage & Communication 4.45 6.28(ii) Trade, Hotels & Restaurants 13.93 15.27(iii) Banking and Insurance 2.93 3.34(iv) Real Estate, Ownership of dwelling 2.40 2.44(v) Public Administration 6.48 6.64(vi) Other Services 16.64 18.40

Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2007-08

Per Capita Income :The Per Capita Net State Domestic Product, i.e., thePer Capita Income of Assam at constant (1999-2000)prices has been worked out at Rs. 15623 in 2006-07(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 Assamand India from period 1990-91 to 2006-07.

Per Capita Income of Assam and India at Current and Constant (1999-2000) Prices : (In INR.)

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EDUCATION:In the field of education, the primary objective ofAssam is on the process of universalisation of PrimaryEducation and Qualitative improvement of Higher

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

Sl No Type of Institution Number

1 University 5

2 Institute of National Importance 9

3 College for General Education

(a) Arts. Science and Commerce College 348

(b) Junior College 131

4 College for Professional Education

(a) Agriculture and Forestry 2

(b) Engineering* 3

(c) Law 22

(d) Management Institution 1

(e) Veterinary 2

(f) Medical College (including Homeo / Ayurvedic / Dental / Pharmacy /Nursing) 7

5. School for General Education

(a) Higher Secondary School 620

(b) High/post Basic School 4776

(c) Middle/Senior Basic School 9716

(d) Primary / Jr. Basic School 30499

(e) Pre-primary/Pre Basic School 199

6. Institution for Professional Education (Under Graduate)

(a) Polytechnic Institution 9

(b) Technical Industrial Arts and Craft School 32

7. Teachers Training institution

(a) Teachers Training college 40

(b) Teachers Training School 1

8. School for Vocational, Professional and Special Education

(a) Commerce 36

(b) Music and Dancing 43

(c) Arts and Craft 26

(d) Junior Technical 6

(e) Handicapped 5

(f) Juvenile Delinquent (Jail School) 4

Source: Statistical Hand Book, Assam, 2007.

* There are four numbers of private Engineering Colleges which have started functioning in the State.

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Primary Education:

For achieving Universal Elementary Education (UEE),Sarva Siksha Abhijan (SSA) and other schemes have

been started. Some of the important indicators ofelementary education are stated below:

Total population (2001census) : 2,66,55,528Children population 5-13 years : 52,37,964Children enrolled in schools : 46,28,181Children out of school : 4,24,845Average teacher per schoolLower Primary : 3Upper Primary : 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 and788 higher secondary schools. During 2003-04, thestate government granted an amount of Rs.5 lakhper schools to 20 nos. of govt. high school for

renovation of their building. The state also introducedRajib Gandhi Computer Literary Programme in somehigher secondary schools.

Higher Education:

At present there are five Universities in the State, 2under the Directorate of Higher Education, Assam. Asper provisional information available there arealtogether 363 Institutions for Higher Education.Institutions in general areas consist of 7 GovernmentColleges, 1190 Provincialised Colleges, 37 Ad-hocColleges, 153 Affiliated Colleges, 81 Sanskrit and PaliPrakrits, 16 Ad-hoc Sanskrit Tols, 8 ad-hoc LawColleges, Besides there are 13 nos. of Literacy andvoluntary Organisations under the Administrativecontrol of higher Education Department, as below:a. Assam Science Society,

b. Ananda Ram Barooah Institute ofLanguage Art and Culture,

c. Assam Sahitya Sabha,d. Bodo Sahitya Sabha (under TSP),e. Manipuri Sahitya Parishad,f. Tai Sahitya Sabha,g. Missing Agam Kebang (under TSP),h. Sadou Asom Lekhika Samaroh,i. Central Tai Academy,j. Academy of Mathematicsk. Advance Study in Science & Technologyl. SLET Commission.

Technical Education:

The technical education is one of the most crucial ofresources development. The current courses withintake capacity of some institutions are given below:

1. Two State Engineering Colleges 510

2. NIT, Silchar 105(50% seats for Assam)

One important institution in the field of technicaleducation is IIT, Guwahati established in 1994.

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Adult Education:

The state is also emphasizing on adult educationwith the help of some NGOs and throughTotal Literacy Campaign (TLC).

Literacy Rate (in percent):

1991 Census : 52.89 %2001 Census : 64.28 %

AGRICULTURE :Agriculture is the bastion of majority of the populationof Assam. As per 2001 census, 53% of total workforce is engaged in farming activities. Thecontribution of agriculture to N.S.D.P (Net StateDomestic Product) at current prices of the state is26.4% in 2007-08 (advanced estimates).

The agriculture in the state mostly depends on themercy of nature i.e. rainfall. One of the most seriousproblems adversely affecting the state's agricultureis the recurrence of devastating floods almost everyyear and unprecedented draught like situation in2009. Following table shows the productivity of someimportant crops grown in the State:

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

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

Source: Economic Survey of Assam 2007-08

POWER:Power is the basic infrastructural pre-requisite forthe growth of industries as well as overall economyof the State. The Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB),which was constituted in 1958 under Electricity(Supply) Act 1948, was entrusted with chiefresponsibility of integrated development of the StatePower System.

In pursuance with The Electricity Act 2003 and underthe purview of Assam Power Sector DevelopmentProgramme, the Government of Assam has set inmotion the course of action of unbundling the A.S.E.B.initially into five Government Companies. The fivecompanies are - Assam Power GenerationCorporation Limited (APGCL), Assam ElectricityGrid Corporation Limited (AEGCL), Upper Assam

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Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UAEDCL)for the areas of supply in the Upper Assam Region,Central Assam Electricity Distribution CompanyLimited (CAEDCL) for the central areas and LowerAssam Electricity Distribution Company Limited(LAEDCL) for the areas of supply under the lowerAssam Areas. Recently, Government of Assam hasnotified merger of three Distribution Companiesinto one Distribution Company i.e Assam PowerDistribution Company Limited (APDCL). These

initiatives are in the interest of all the stakeholdersin the electricity sector of the state, i.e. consumers,shareholders, suppliers, creditor, infrastructuresbuilders and the Government of Assam.The installed capacity of generating plants in theState has come down to 339.500 MW in 2007-08 from574.4 MW during 2005-06 as the 4X60 MW BongaigaonThermal Power Station and 2X30 MW ChandrapurThermal Power Station had to be shut down becauseof commercial reasons.

Following table shows the installed capacity of various generating plants during the year 2005-06 to2007-08.

Generating Plants 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

1 Thermal (Coal/Oil) 300.000 60.000 0

2 Hydel 2.000 102.000 100.000

3 Gas 272.000 253.500 239.500

Total 574.400 415.500 339.500

Generation of Electricity in Assam (In million units):

ITEMS 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07

A. Gross Unit Generated

1.Thermal (Coil/Oil) 0.000 0.000 0.000

2. Hydel 0.000 0.000 15.438

3. Gas 756.435 808.047 852.101

Total 756.435 808.047 867.539

B. Net Unit Generated

1.Thermal (Coil/Oil) 0.000 0.000 0.000

2. Hydel 0.000 0.000 15.436

3. Gas 720.941 768.476 810.743

Total 720.941 768.476 826.179

Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2007-08

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

Requirement and shortage of electricity in Assam:

Item 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

Energy requirement

(million unit) 3,415.317 3,500.000 3,657.000 3788.000 4216.000

Availability (MU) 3,301.588 3,304.737 3,240.217 3376.300 3536.900

Shortage (percent) 3.330 5.600 11.000 11.000 16.000

Peak demand (MW) 578.300 614.000 618.200 641.300 716.000

Peak demand met (MW) 519.300 468.000 466.200 59.300 576.000

Shortage (percent) 10.200 23.780 23.000 17.000 18.000

Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2006-07

Item 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009

Energy requirement (million unit) 4,585.000 5,280.000 6,433.570

Availability (MU) 3,826.546 4,015.000 4,273.320

Shortage (percent) 16.542 23.958 33.578

Peak demand (MW) 797.100 614.000 618.200

Peak demand met (MW) 626.100 468.000 466.200

Shortage (percent) 21.453 23.77 24.595

Source: SLDC, AEGCL, Assam

SECTION IIASSAM POWER SECTOR

AT A GLANCE

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ASSAM POWER SECTOR AT A GLANCE

Installed Capacity In The State 339.50 MW

Hydro 100.00 MW

Thermal 239.50 MW

State Share From Central Sector Generation 542.00 MW

Ipps Connected To Assam Grid 24.50 MW

Energy Available To Meet State Demand 419.00 Mu PA

Energy Consumption 425.00 Mu PA

Peak Demand 940.00 MW

Per Capita Energy Consumption 210.00 Kwh

220/132 Kv 1 No

220/132 ; 132/66; 1 No

132/33 & 66/33

220/132/33 4 No

Grid Sub Stations Including Swicting Sub Stations 220/132 ; 132/66 & 66/33 2 No

132/33 & 66/33 4 No

132/33 Kv 31 No

132/33/11 Kv 1 No

66/33 2 No

At 220/132 Kv 1,035 MVA

At 132/66 Kv 140 MVA

Transformation Capacity At 132/33 Kv 1,595 MVA

At 66/33 Kv 214 MVA

Length Of 220 Kv Transmission Line 1,337.00 CKT KM

Length Of 132 Kv Transmission Line 2,542.00 CKT KM

Length Of 66 Kv Transmission Line 602.00 CKT KM

Transmission Loss 5.82%

Distribution Loss 27.00%

Consumers In Numbers 15,70,240

Connected Load 28,49,459 KW

The above figures are based on 31st March 2009

SECTION IIIVISION

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AN APPROACH

This requires all out effort, dedication, perceptiveplanning, innovations, untiring commitments andmeticulous implementation from all concerned.The VISION 2020 of Assam Electricity Grid CorporationLimited set for the year 2020 to eradicate alltransmission bottlenecks and prove itself as anorganisation of national repute.In the following pages an effort has been made tonarrate our aims, objectives, strategies, commitmentsand values.

Assam Electricity Grid Corporation, as the sole StateTransmission Utility has been entrusted with theresponsibility of transmitting power from powerbulkheads to the load centres.During the preceding years, the state has seensubstantial load growth. The rapid load growthprojected for subsequent years require incessant upgradation of system capacity and create redundancy.Simultaneously, the system must be proved to reachthe goal of 100% availability.

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THE BULL'S EYE

Transmission of power to appropriate quantum at an affordable cost to meet the expectation of thepeople of Assam.

Design and develop an optimum Transmission network for the State of Assam to cater the demand ofthe State in 2020.

Establish the best Construction and O & M practices supported by system propelled processes enabledby cutting edge IT solutions.

Develop skilled and satisfied human resourses, fostering a service attitude to its customer, stake holdersand 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 theland.

Developing a Research and Development wing not only for adoption of sustainable new technologiesbut also to strive constantly to develop the system with installed recourses targeting the economics ofthe system.

Exploring the business possibilities in the way of consulting services, telecommunication, and otheremerging arenas with a target of utilisation optimisation of assets vis-a-vis possible generation ofadditional 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 soundcompany.

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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.

SECTION IVSTRATEGIES

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STRATEGIESAchieving the horizon is always a dream for anycorporate and at the same time overcoming the

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

Strategies envisaged to sail through are:

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 Controland 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 transmissionsystem is an important challenge for AEGCL to caterto the ever rising load demand across the state.Transmission projects need to be implemented in

time. At the same time system modernisation is theorder of the day. AEGCL believes in action plan basedthe following will induce a positive change in thepresent 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.Wissues.

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'sAssam 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 inthe tune of 99% but still we are striving to better

our availability through Proactive and Predictivemaintenance 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 amanner conducive to the financial health of the corporation.

Developing emergency restoration group. A group have already been established with ERS (EmergencyRestoration 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 ofimproved system parameter.

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STRATEGIC INITIATION FOR INDUCTION OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Survival through continued performance in the regimeof regulator and under the cloud of stiff competitionis the order of the day. Here comes in the role ofInformation Technology which can create anambience to compliment the responsibility andaccountability if a steadfast Information Systemhaving astuteness of in-built reminder system andmetering procedures could to be inducted. Systems

should be enabled to perform and reason throughhuge quantum of corporate data which is not possiblefor any human to deal with in strict time frame.Information Technology can create innovativechanges and at the end of the day and may be amajor weapon in materialising the vision of theOrganisation.

The initiatives are as under:

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) needs to be initiated to shore up one and all operational level ofbusiness activities of the organisation.

Assist Finance Management wing in publishing Quarterly Accounts in addition to timely publishing ofAnnual 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 EconomicalTower Spotting tool, Geographical Information System tools, Sub Station Designing tools, Structuresand 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 anddefrayals thereof.

Render the financial and physical information about AEGCL's functioning as may be required by theRegulatory 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 businessactivities of any organisation which is even true fora transmission company too. Introduction of state-of art technology in this sector will be a great helpbut may not be so great for the financial health ofthe organisation. Probably, proper and logical

integration of existing transmission and terminalequipment network using latest state-of-arttechnology will be a wise decision. This warrantsthat the entire communication network of powerutility is successfully and resourcefully utilised.

AEGCL beckons the actions as under:

Enrichment of existing interface points and bringing on new interface points in AEGCL's system toenable 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 forimplementation of SCADA in completeness.

Existing Microwave links need to be vacated at the earliest and optical fibre to be utilised to replacethose 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-economicalmanner. This will ensure high speed data communication transfer tripping, facsimile service betweenremote sub stations and nodal control sub stations.

Enlarging OPGW network to inflate existing network, which is very minimum, for amalgamation of allthe Sub Stations and at the end of the day entering into Telecom business by leasing out sparecapacity.

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 notonly precious but also significant one of other assetswe possess. Honing and harnessing this crucial

resource is our top rated agenda. We are striving toevolve 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 throughphysiological or poignant partaking of thoughts of the employees, concern for their development andat the end of the day creating a congeal ambience where employees will feel at home with respect anddignity. 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 authorityis necessary and will be made through.

'Right Person at Right Node' is the focal point of HRD. To achieve the same PDP (People DevelopmentProgram) need to be laid scientifically with a vision of leadership development through systematictraining 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 germinationof 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 designedtechno-economical transmission system which canalone have a titanic say for the sound financial health

of the AEGCL which will develop a Strong BalanceSheet.

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 AnnualAccounts within the statutory time frame.

Induction of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), real time reporting of all financial events leading toa dependable and meaningful MIS (Management Information System). This will be unique arm in thearmoury of the Management in deciding appropriate line of assail for strengthening the financialwellbeing 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 orotherwise.

"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 managementas it not only creates hindrances for the development process but also escorts to Cost Over Run. AEGCLis 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 transmissionsector with more thrust on the cost of the fund.

Exploring every possibility of borrowing alternative funding option likewise private placementof bond, external commercial borrowing etc etc.

Tracking and tracing the leeway to enliven the financial shape of the corporation by exploring therevenue 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&DCELL

Being the major Transmission Corporate of NorthEastern Region with responsibility not only for Intra-State Transmission but also in strategic Inter-Stateand even International Transmission Systemestablishing an Engineering and R&D Wing byscientifically revamping the existing Design wing is

the order of the day. This is of key importance so todevelop a platform for generating innovativeconcepts, technologies to support the commercialinterest of the corporation to hone the knowledgebase to meticulously cut the competitive edge.

AEGCL's step in this arena:

Establishing an Engineering Research and Development Cell revamping the existing Design wing withinduction 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 theorganisation 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 andheritage issues by actively playing its dueresponsibility in social improvement issues in courseof its business. With the increased reliance of thesociety on electrical energy the social accountabilityof the corporation is also in increasing tune. AEGCLis committed not to encompass itself in its businessresponsibility of transmitting the power from powerbulkheads to the people of the state with quality,but also concern about the social demands as itsbusiness operation has though minimum but yet someimpact on the people and environment.

AEGCL proudly believes that, being a truthful andconcerned corporate entity, it will always take careof the community which may get affected in courseof its business. AEGCL is aware of its errands towards

environmental protection and vows to act accordinglyto set the benchmark for this country within a veryshort spell.

Not encircling itself in words of commitments, AEGCLhad already established its credential since its birthin paying compensation for the land utilised not onlyfor sitting of new substation but also for sitting ofnew transmission lines towers. This is itself analleyway crafting approach for any transmissionutility operating in this part of the country.

AEGCL had constructed, commissioned and dedicated132 kV Grid Sub-station at Majuli, the world's largestriver island and world heritage as well. This is a stepto 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 andaccountability in every stride of operation of thecorporation. Not restraining the corporationgovernance within the framework of legal andregulatory norms but also will target in creating anew perspective of excellence through adoption of

sound corporate practices as we believe this is theway to overlay the alleyway of sustainable success.

Continued stride for sprouting the best possiblepractices in Governance with urge of leading theTransmission Utilities of the country is our religion.

We presage the following way:

Developing and adoption of Procurement Policies, Contract Award Policies with thrust to decentralisedecision 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 madeto the public in time.

Every step of the corporation should be embedded with Integrity, Dedication and neverthelessTransparency to the highest order.

Framing of Corporation's Policy Manuals encompassing all activities including delegation of power withdefined responsibility and accountability.

SECTION VCHALLENGES AND

SPECULATIONS

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CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR ASSAM ELECTRICITY GRID CORPORATION LIMITED

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

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

Design and develop adequate transmission network capability to enable the system to cater suddenload growth in the State of Assam.

Adequate network need to be established, encompassing the remote areas to meet the rising demand ofconsumers being brought under distribution network through Rajiv Gandhi Grameen VidyutikaranYojana (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 failureof Jumper, Conductor Snapping, bursting of equipments like Lightening Arrestors, Current Transformersetc.

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 theirknowledge.

Finally, at the end of the day a strong balance sheet need to be developed not only to make theorganisation economically viable but also to meet the huge investment required in the TransmissionSystem including financing for unviable projects which is required from socio-economical or socio-cultural point of view.

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Speculation of Indian Power Sector

Sl PARTICULARS YEAR2004-2005 2021-2022

1 Energy Requirement at Generator Bus 602.787 Twh 1,914.508 Twh2 Peak Demand 90,221 MW 2,98,258 MW3 Energy Consumption. 3,88,175 MU 15,93,266 MU4 T & D Loss 30.67 % 16.81 %5 Energy Consumption Growth Rate 6.99 % 7.04 %6 Energy Requirement Growth Rate 6.79 % 6.58 %7 Peak Demand Growth Rate 5.85 % 6.45 %

Source: 17th EPS, Central Electricity Authority

Speculation of Assam Power Sector

Sl PARTICULARS YEAR2004-2005 (Actual) 2007-2008 2021-2022

1 Energy Requirement at Generator Bus 3.810 Twh 4.395 Twh 24.433 Twh2 Peak Demand 663 MW 796 MW 3,985 MW3 Energy Consumption. 2250 MU 3296 MU 20,524 MU4 T & D Loss 40.95% 25.00% 16.00%5 Energy Consumption Growth Rate 17.16% 14.95% 13.63%6 Energy Requirement Growth Rate 20.42% 8.05% 13.36%7 Peak Demand Growth Rate 0.15% 8.89% 11.69%

Source: 17th EPS, Central Electricity Authority

SECTION VIEXISTING STRENGTH

OF AEGCL

SL SUB STATION kV LEVEL SUB STATION CAPACITY TOTAL MVA

220/132 132/33 132/66 66/33 LOWER ASSAM T & T CIRCLE, GUWAHATI 01 Rangia Sub Station 132/33 2X25 50 MVA 02 Barnagar Sub Station 132/33 2X25 50 MVA 03 Dhaligaon Sub Station 132/33 2X25 50 MVA 04 Gossaingaon Sub station 132/33 2X16 32 MVA 05 Gauripur Sub Station 132/33 2X16 32 MVA 06 APM Sub Station 132/33 1X16 + 1X12,5 28.5 MVA

07 Agia Sub Station 220/132/33 1X50 + 1X25 at 220/132 75 MVA 2X16 at 132/33 32 MVA

08 Boko Sub Station 220/132/33 1X50 at 220/132 50 MVA 2X10 at 132/33 20 MVA

09 Sipajhar Sub Station 132/33 2X16 32 MVA 10 Narangi Sub Station 132/33 2X25 50 MVA 11 Chandrapur Sub Station 132/33 1x16 + 1X30 46 MVA 12 Bagjap Sub Station 132/33 2X16 32 MVA 13 Salakati Sub Station 220/132 2X80 160 MVA 14 Nalbari Sub Station 132/33 2X16 32 MVA 15 Sishugram Sub Station 132/33 2X31.5 + 1X40 71.5 MVA LDC CIRCLE, GUWAHATI 16 Kahilipara Sub Station 132/33 2X5 + 2X30 + 1X31.5 101.5 MVA

17 Sarusajai Sub Station 220/132/33 3X100 at 220/132 kV 300 MVA 3X31.5 at 132/33 kV 94.5 MVA

TEZPUR T&T CIRCLE 18 Rowta Sub Station 132/33 2X25 50 MVA 19 Depota Sub Station 132/33 2X31.5 63 MVA 20 Dhemaji Sub Station 132/33 2X16 32 MVA 21 Biswanath Chariali Sub Stn 132/33 2X16 32 MVA 22 North Lakhimpur Sub Stn 132/33 2X10 20 MVA

23 Samaguri Sub Station 220/132/33 3X50 at 220/132 kV 150 MVA 2X25 at 132/33 kV 50 MVA

24 Sankardev Nagar Sub Stn 132/33 2X16 32 MVA

SUB STATIONS OF AEGCL UNDER OPERATION

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SL SUB STATION kV LEVEL SUB STATION CAPACITY TOTAL MVA

220/132 132/33 132/66 66/33 25 Majuli Sub Station 132/33 4X5.5 Single Phase 16.5 MVA

26 Gohpur Sub Station 132/33 2X10 20 MVA UPPER ASSAM T&T CIRCLE, JORHAT 27 Garmur Sub Station 132/33 1X16 + 2X25 66 MVA

28 Golaghat Sub Station 132/33 & 66/33 2X25 at 132/33 kV 50 MVA 1X10 + 1X20 at 66/33 kV 30 MVA

29 Bokakhat Sub Station 132/33 2X16 32 MVA 30 Sibsagar Sub Station 132/33 2X16 32 MVA

31 Diphu Sub Station 132/33 & 66/33 2X16 at 132/33 kV 32 MVA 2X5 at 66/33 kV 10 MVA

32 Tinsukia Sub Station 220/132 ; 132/66 &

66/33

2X50 at 220/132 kV 100 MVA 3X20 at 132/66 kV 60 MVA 3X20 at 66/33 kV 60 MVA

33 Dibrugarh Sub Station 132/33 & 66/33 2X31.5 at 132/33 kV 63 MVA 1X10 at 66/33 kV 20 MVA

34 Moran Sub Station 132/33 2X16 32 MVA

35 Nazira Sub Station 132/33 & 66/33 2X25 at 132/33 kV 50 MVA 2X16 at 66/33 kV 32 MVA

36 Margherita Sub Station 132/33 2X10 20 MVA 37 Doomdooma Sub Station 66/33 2X10 20 MVA

39 Mariani Sub Station 220/132 ; 132/66

& 66/33

2X100 at 220/132 kV 200 MVA 2X20 at 132/66 kV 40 MVA 2X16 at 66/33 kV 32 MVA

40 Bokajan sub Station 66/33 2x5 10 MVA SILCHAR T&T CIRCLE 41 Panchgram Sub Stn (Old) 132/33 2X10 20 MVA 42 Panchgram Sub Stn (New) 132/33 2X25 50 MVA 43 Srikona Sub Station 132/33 2X25 50 MVA 44 Haflong Sub station 132/33 2X10 20 MVA 45 Dullavcherra Sub Stn 132/33 3X3.5 Single Phase 10.5 MVA 46 Pailapool Sub Station 132/33 3X10 30 MVA TOTAL TRANSFORMATION CAPACITY OF AEGCL 1035 MVA 1595 MVA 140 MVA 214 MVA

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SUB STATIONS OF AEGCL UNDER CONSTRUCTION

TRANSMISSION LINES OF AEGCL UNDER OPERATIONSL LINE NO OF

CIRCUIT ROUTE

LENGTH CIRCUIT LENGTH TYPE OF CONDUCTOR

220 kV Transmission Lines 01 Tinsukia - Namrup 2 49.000 Km 98.000 CKM AAAC ‘Zebra’ 02 Tinsukia - Kathalguri 2 25.500 Km 51.000 CKM ACSR ‘Zebra’ 03 Mariani – Samaguri - I 1 164.000 Km 164.000 CKM ACSR ‘Deer’ 04 Mariani – Samaguri - II 1 169.000 Km 169.000 CKM ACSR ‘Zebra’ 05 Sarusajai - Samaguri 2 96.500 Km 193.000 CKM ACSR ‘Zebra’ 06 Samaguri - Balipara (P) 2 55.000 Km 110.000 CKM ACSR ‘Zebra’ 07 Longpi - Sarusajai 2 118.000 Km 236.000 CKM AAAC ‘Zebra’ 08 Sarusajai - Agia 1 88.000 Km 88.000 CKM AAAC ‘Zebra’ 09 Sarusajai - Boko 1 47.000 Km 47.000 CKM AAAC ‘Zebra’ 10 Boko - Agia 1 41.000 Km 41.000 CKM AAAC ‘Zebra’ 11 Agia – Salakati 2 70.000 Km 140.000 CKM AAAC ‘Zebra’ Total 220 kV System 923.00 Km 1337.00 CKM 132 kV Transmission Lines 12 Salakati – Dhaligaon 2 35.000 Km 70.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 13 Dhaligaon – Gossaigaon 1 62.000 Km 62.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 14 Gossaigaon – Gauripur 1 40.000 Km 40.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 15 Dhaligaon – Barnagar 1 55.000 Km 55.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 16 Dhaligaon – APM 1 37.000 Km 37.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 17 Dhaligaon-Nalbari 1 115.000 Km 115.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 18 Nalbari-Rangia 1 25.000 Km 25.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 19 Barnagar-Rangia 1 75.000 Km 75.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 20 Rangia-Sishugram 1 32.000 Km 32.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 21 Sishugram – Kahilipara 1 15.000 Km 15.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 22 Rangia – Kahilipara 1 50.000 Km 50.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 23 Chandrapur – Kahilipara 1 36.000 Km 36.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 24 Kahilipara – Sarusajai-I 2 3.5000 Km 7.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 25 Chandrapur – Narangi 1 24.000 Km 24.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 26 Narangi – Kahilipara 1 12.000 Km 12.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 27 Chandrapur – Bagjap 1 38.500 Km 38.500 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 28 Jiribam – Pailapool 1 15.000 Km 15.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 29 Pailapool – Srikona 1 32.000 Km 32.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 30 Srikona – Panchgram(N) 1 20.000 Km 20.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 31 Panchgram(N) – Dullavcherra 1 55.000 Km 55.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 32 Mariani – LTPS 1 70.000 Km 70.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 33 LTPS – NTPS 2 53.000 Km 106.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’

SL SUB STATION kV LEVEL SUB STATION CAPACITY TOTAL MVA

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

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TRANSMISSION LINE OF AEGCL UNDER CONSTRUCTION

SL LINE NO OF CIRCUIT

ROUTE LENGTH

CIRCUIT LENGTH

TYPE OF CONDUCTOR

132 kV Transmission Lines 01 Sipajhar - Rowta 1 58.000 Km 58.000 CKM AAAC ‘PANTHER’ 02 Kahilipara – Sarusajai - II 2 3.950 Km 7.900 CKM AAAC ‘PANTHER’ Total 132 kV System 61.950 Km 65.900 CKM TOTAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM UNDER CONSTRUCTION 61.950 Km 65.900 CKM

34 LTPS – Nazira 2 22.000 Km 44.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 35 NTPS – Tinsukia 1 40.000 Km 40.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 36 Tinsukia – Margherita 2 53.000 Km 106.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 37 Tinsukia – Dibrugarh 1 53.000 Km 53.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 38 Dibrugarh – Moran 1 52.000 Km 52.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 39 Moran – LTPS 1 22.000 Km 22.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 40 Samaguri – Sankardev Nagar 1 61.000 Km 61.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 41 Sankardev Nagar – Diphu 1 76.000 Km 76.000 CKM AAAC ‘PANTHER’ 42 Mariani – Garmur 2 20.000 Km 40.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 43 Rangia – Rowta – I 1 80.000 Km 80.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 44 Rowta – Depota – I 1 72.000 Km 72.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 45 Depota – Biswanath Chariali 1 70.000 Km 70.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 46 Depota – Balipara (I) 1 25.000 Km 25.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 47 Balipara (I) – Balipara (P) 1 14.000 Km 14.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 48 Balipara (P) – Gohpur 1 90.000 Km 90.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 49 Biswanath Chariali – Gohpur 1 70.000 Km 70.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 50 Gohpur – North Lakhimpur 2 80.000 Km 160.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 51 North Lakhimpur – Dhemaji 1 63.000 Km 63.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 52 North Lakhimpur – Majuli 1 59.000 Km 59.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 53 Mariani – Golaghat 1 44.000 Km 44.000 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 54 Golaghat – Dimapur 1 77.500 Km 77.500 CKM ACSR ‘PANTHER’ 55 Nazira – Sibsagar 1 15.000 Km 15.000 CKM AAAC ‘PANTHER’ 56 Rangia - Sipajhar 1 59.000 Km 59.000 CKM AAAC ‘PANTHER’ 57 Garmur – Bokakhat 1 84.000 Km 84.000 CKM AAAC ‘PANTHER’ 58 Rowta - Depota 1 74,000 Km 74,000 CKM AAAC ‘PANTHER’ Total 132 kV System 2141.50 Km 2542.00 CKM 66 kV Transmission Lines 59 Tinsukia - Namrup 2 37.000 Km 74.000 CKM ACSR ‘WOLF’ 60 Tinsukia - Doomdooma 1 25.000 Km 25.000 CKM ACSR ‘WOLF’ 61 Golaghat - Mariani 2 40.000 Km 80.000 CKM ACSR ‘WOLF’ 62 Bokajan - Golaghat 1 64.000 Km 64.000 CKM ACSR ‘WOLF’ 63 Bokajan - Diphu 1 39.000 Km 39.000 CKM ACSR ‘WOLF’ 64 Nazira - Namrup 2 74.000 Km 148.000 CKM ACSR ‘WOLF’ 65 Mariani - Nazira 2 54.000 Km 108.000 CKM ACSR ‘WOLF’ 67 Dibrugarh -Tinsukia 1 48.000 Km 48.000 CKM ACSR ‘WOLF’ 68 Dimapur - Bokajan 1 16.000 Km 16.000 CKM ACSR ‘WOLF’ Total 66 kV System 397.00 Km 602.00 CKM TOTAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OF AEGCL 3041.50 Km 4422.00 CKM

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REACTIVE POWER COMPENSATION AT 33 kV BUS IN STRATEGIC SUB STATIONSOF AGECL UNDER OPERATION

Sl No Sub Stations Capacitor Installed

01 220/132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Sarusajai 2X10 MVAR 02 132/33/11 kV Grid Sub Station, Kahilipara. 3X5 MVAR 03 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Rangia 2X10 MVAR 04 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Barnagar. 2X5 MVAR 05 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Gauripur. 1X10 MVAR 06 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Dullavcherra. 1X5 MVAR 07 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Bagjhap. 2X5 MVAR 08 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, North Lakhimpur. 1X5 MVAR 09 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Depota. 2X5 MVAR 10 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Rowta. 1X15 MVAR 11 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station Dibrugarh. 2X10MVAR. 12 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Sankardev Nagar. 2X5 MVAR 13 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Gossaingaon 1X5 MVAR 14 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Margherita. 2X5 MVAR 15 132/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Srikona 2X10 MVAR 16 66/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Diphu 2X5 MVAR 17 66/33 kV Grid Sub Station, Doomdooma. 2X5 MVAR

Total Installation 195 MVAR

SECTION VIIFUTURE PROJECTS

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APPROVED PROJECTS OF AEGCL

Sl Name of Transmission Line Circuits Ckt-Km

400 kV Transmission Line: 1 LILO of Silchar – Bongaigaon 400 kV line at Kukurmara 2 X DC 40.00

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

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Sl Name of Transmission Line Circuits Ckt-Km

43 Double Circuit Amingaon – Hajo Line DC 70.00 44 Double Circuit Kukurmara – Mirza Line DC 30.00 45 Single Circuit (Under Ground Cable) Kamakhya – Paltanbazar Line SC 10.00 46 Double Circuit Jagiroad – Nagaon Line DC 70.00 47 Single Circuit on Double Circuit Tower Nagaon – Dhing Line SC 30.00 48 LILO of One Ckt of Samaguri – Kanka at Baithalangshu DC 80.00 49 LILO of Golaghat – Bokakhat Line at Sarupather DC 10.00 50 LILO of One Ckt of Tinsukia – Margherita at Makum DC 20.00 51 Double Circuit Sonabil – Tezpur Line DC 40.00 52 LILO of One Circuit of Sonabil – Gohpur at Borgaon DC 10.00 53 LILO of Gohpur – North Lakhimpur Line at Bihpuria DC 10.00 54 Single Ckt Hailakandi – Karimganj on Double Ckt Towers SC 45.00 55 Single Circuit Agia – Sonapur (Mankachar) on Double Ckt Line SC 80.00

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Sl Name of Sub Station MVA RATING 400/220 kV Sub Station 1 Kukurmara Sub Station 3X210

220/132 kV Sub Station: 1 Rangia Sub Station 2X100 2 Amingaon Sub Station 2X100 3 Sonapur Sub Station 2X100 4 Sonabil Sub Station 2X100 5 Behiating (New Dibrugarh) Sub Station 2X50 6 Barnagar Sub Station 2X100 7 Makum (Extension of Tinsukia) Sub Station 2X100

220/33 kV Sub Station 1 Jawaharnagar Sub Station 2X50

132/33 kV Sub Station 1 Kokrajhar Sub Station 2X25 2 Bilasipara Sub Station 2X16 3 Matia (Dudhnoi) Sub Station 2X16 4 Kamalpur Sub Station 2X40 5 Kamakhya Sub Station 2X40 6 Guwahati Medical College Sub Station 2X40 7 Sonapur Sub Station 2X25 8 Nagaon Sub Station 2X25 9 Jakhalabandha Sub Station 2X16 10 Jorhat (West) Sub Station 2X25 11 Behiating (New Dibrugarh) Sub Station 2X25 12 Rupai Sub Station 2X25 13 Bordubi Sub Station 2X16 14 Sonari Sub Station 2X25 15 Lumding Sub Station 2X25 16 Umrangshu Sub Station 2X25 17 Hailakandi Sub Station 2X16 18 Silapathar Sub Station 2X16 19 Jonai Sub Station 2X16 20 Barpeta Sub Station 2X25 21 Pathsala Sub Station 2X25 22 Tangla Sub Station 2X25 23 Dhekiajuli Sub Station 2X25 24 Hajo Sub Station 2X25 25 Mirza Sub Station 2X25 26 Paltanbazar Sub Station 2X40 27 Dhing Sub Station 2X16 28 Baithalangshu Sub Station 2X16 29 Sarupathar Sub Station 2X16 30 Teok Sub Station 2X25 31 Makum Sub Station 2X25 32 Tezpur (New) Sub Station 2X25 33 Borgaon Sub Station 2X25 34 Bihpuria Sub Station 2X25 35 Karimgang Sub Station 2X25 36 Sonapur (Mankachar) Sub Station 2X16

SUB STATIONS:

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Sl Name of the Sub Station MVA RATING From To

220/132 kV Sub Stations 1 Samaguri Grid Sub Station 3X50 3X100 2 Tinsukia Grid Sub Station 2X50 2X100 3 Namrup Grid Sub Station 2X50 2X100 132/33 kV Sub Stations 1 Kahilipara Grid Sub Station 2X10 2X40 2 Jagiroad Grid Sub Station 2X16 2X25 3 Sankardev Nagar (Lanka) Grid Sub Station 2X16 2X25 4 Margherita (Ledo) Grid Sub Station 2X10 2X25 5 North Lakhimpur Grid Sub Station 2X10 2X25 6 Gohpur Grid Sub Station 2X10 2X25 Dhaligaon Grid Sub Station 2X16 2X40 Narengi Grid Sub Station 2X25 2X40 Samaguri Grid Sub Station 2X25 2X40 Bokajan Grid Sub Station 2X16 2X25 Sibsagar Grid Sub Station 2X16 2X40 Addition of Capacity In 132/33 Stations 1 Mariani Grid Sub Station 2X25 2 Tinsukia Grid Sub Station 2X40

CAPACITY AUGUMENTATION OF SUB STATIONS:

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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 neverthelessredundancy 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 : 350 MVA

At 132/33 kV level : 316 MVA

Transmission Lines:

At 400 kV level : 40 Ckt.

At 220 kV level : 962 Ckt.

At 132 kV level : 913 Ckt.

SECTION VIIIACTS AND POLICIES

RELATING TOTRANSMISSION SECTOR

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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 TransmissionUtilities as below:

A. To undertake transmission of electricity through intra-state transmission system.

B. To discharge all functions of planning and coordination relating to intra-state transmission systemwith:

1. Central Transmission Utility.2. State Governments.3. Generating Companies.4. Regional Power Committees.5. Authority.6. Licensees.

C. Any other person notified by the State Government on its behalf.

D. To ensure development of an efficient, coordinated and economical system of Intra-State transmissionlines for smooth flow of electricity from a generating station to the load centres.

E. To provide non-discriminatory open access to its transmission system for use by any licensees orgenerating company or any consumer.

U/s 40 of the Electricity Act 2003, dictates:

The duty of a transmission licensee to build, maintain and operate an efficient, coordinated and economicalinter-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 ofIndia for the State Transmission Utility under clause 5.3 are:

• The Transmission System requires adequate and timely investments and also efficient and coordinatedaction 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 orderto avoid mismatch between generation capacity and transmission facilities. The policy emphasizes thefollowing to meet the above objective:

• The Central Government would facilitate the continued development of the National Grid forproviding adequate infrastructure for inter-state transmission of power and to ensure thatunderutilized generation capacity is facilitated to generate electricity for its transmission fromsurplus regions to deficit regions.

• The Central Transmission Utility (CTU) and State Transmission Utility (STU) have the keyresponsibility of network planning and development based on the National Electricity Plan incoordination with all concerned agencies as provided in the Act. The CTU is responsible for thenational and regional transmission system planning and development. The STU is responsiblefor planning and development of the intra-state transmission system. The CTU would need tocoordinate with the STUs for achievement of the shared objectives of eliminating transmissionconstraints in cost effective manner.

• Network expansion should be planned and implemented keeping in view the anticipatedtransmission needs that would be incident on the system in the open access regime. Prioragreement with the beneficiaries would not be a pre-condition for network expansion. CTU/STU should undertake network expansion after identifying the requirements in consultationwith stakeholders and taking up the execution after due regulatory approvals.

• Structured information dissemination and disclosure procedures should be developed by theCTU and STUs to ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the status of generation andtransmission 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 ElectricityAct 2003 should notify the same not later than September 2005.

• Open access in transmission has been introduced to promote competition amongst the generatingcompanies who can now sell to different distribution licensees across the country. This should lead toavailability of cheaper power. The Act mandates non-discriminatory open access in transmission fromthe very beginning. When open access to distribution networks is introduced by the respective StateCommissions for enabling bulk consumers to buy directly from competing generators, competition inthe 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 requiresload dispatch facilities with state-of-the art communication and data acquisition capability on a realtime basis. While this is the case currently at the regional load dispatch centres, appropriate StateCommissions must ensure that matching facilities with technology upgrades are provided at the Statelevel, where necessary and realized not later than June 2006.

• The Act prohibits the State transmission utilities/transmission licensees from engaging in trading inelectricity. Power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the generating companies would need to be suitablyassigned to the Distribution Companies, subject to mutual agreement. To the extent necessary, suchassignments 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 licenseesupon payment of transmission charge to be determined by the appropriate Commission. The appropriateCommissions 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 reliableoperation of the grid, adequate margins in transmission system should be created. The transmissioncapacity would be planned and built to cater to both the redundancy levels and margins keeping inview international standards and practices. A well planned and strong transmission system will ensurenot only optimal utilization of transmission capacities but also of generation facilities and wouldfacilitate achieving ultimate objective of cost effective delivery of power. To facilitate cost effectivetransmission of power across the region, a national transmission tariff framework needs to be implementedby 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-Stateand intra-State systems. Further it should be ensured that the present network deficiencies do notresult in unreasonable transmission loss compensation requirements.

• The necessary regulatory framework for providing non-discriminatory open access in transmission asmandated in the Electricity Act 2003 is essential for signalling efficient choice in locating generationcapacity and for encouraging trading in electricity for optimum utilization of generation resources andconsequently for reducing the cost of supply.

• The spirit of the provisions of the Act is to ensure independent system operation through NLDC, RLDCsand SLDCs. These dispatch centres, as per the provisions of the Act, are to be operated by a Governmentcompany 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 theRLDCs or SLDC. The arrangement of CTU operating the RLDCs would be reviewed by the Central Governmentbased on experience of working with the existing arrangement. A view on this aspect would be taken bythe Central Government by December 2005.

• The Regional Power Committees as envisaged in section 2(55) would be constituted by the Governmentof India within two months with representation from various stakeholders.

• The National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) along with its constitution and functions as envisaged inSection 26 of the Electricity Act 2003 would be notified within three months. RLDCs and NLDC will havecomplete responsibility and commensurate authority for smooth operation of the grid irrespective ofthe 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 thatsufficient investments are made for achieving the objective of demand to be fully met by 2012.

SECTION IXFROM THE BACK PAGES

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THE BEGINNING

The expedition, which commenced on 2003 with snags after snags, is an expedition of recalcitrance for buildingself-confidence and self-dependency of the State Transmission Sector. Until today we have overcome all theimpediments but we know a long stride is ahead - a stride of rebuilding, a stride of upholding, a stride towardsrewording the testimony.

Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited is always concerned about its responsibilities not only to the Stateof Assam but also to the entire region of North Eastern India and will be unremitted in extending a hand ofsupport 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 thesystem to transport power in most techno-economical way.

Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited knows the journey is neither paved with floral alleyway nor beenprovided with beacons indeed. Come what may, Assam Electricity Grid Corporation is determined to moveon……….

We are grateful to the Government of India, Government of Assam for their consistent support during ourjourney. At the same time, we believe we will continue to have the same during the days to come.

A LOOK BACK............

• The initiatives will be further assessed and detailed time onwards under the purview of the systemdemand.

• Detailed planning will be chalked out to implement the Vision and Mission of Assam Electricity GridCorporation Limited.

• This document is subjected to periodic review under the realm of fast changing business scenario of thecountry.

• This document is a show case of our passion - impregnated with fervour and endeavour to perform.

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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 somethingabout ourselves, our organisation the Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limitedand our vision. We realised that it would be a herculean ordeal for us; as we areno authors. Then, he himself started guiding us with his perception. Vision2020 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 tosee that, in spite of his very busy schedule, he had fervently read each andevery sentence of this publication, corrected meticulously and made precisecomments which enriched the document. We sincerely express our gratitude toShri A. K. Sachan.

We are also grateful to the General Manager (HQ), AEGCL for his contribution infinalizing Vision 2020.

Enactment of Vision 2020 necessitated retrieving relevant historical and otherdata from various libraries on the web sites. It would be injustice on our part, ifwe do not express our gratitude to the unknown people who are behind theselibraries circulating knowledge freely.

It is our hope that this publication will be of interest and value to its esteemedreaders. We wish to extend our heartiest thanks to others who have contributedand supported in bringing 'Vision 2020' into reality, both within and outsideAEGCL.