OCTOBER 20248TOP STORIESINDIA AIMS FOR 35 PERCENT INCREASE IN POWER TRANSMISSION CAPACITY BY FY326G TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKS POST SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF 5G TECHNOLOGYIndia aims to accomplish a transmission line capacity of 650,000 circuit km by the end of FY32 as outlined in the National Electricity Plan 2022-32 issued by the Central Electricity Authority. The power ministry reports that the overall distance of the country's transmission lines is roughly 480,000 circuit km.India expanded its transmission line capacity by 88,865 circuit km, achieving a total capacity of 460,000 circuit km by the conclusion of the FY17-FY22 five-year plan. Transmission capacities are crucial in the power sector with the addition of more generation units and the integration of renewable energy. The decision is made against the government's major effort to provide round-the-clock electricity and prioritize renewable energy.The CEA development division of the power ministry has split the forecast period into two segments. Between Fiscal Year 2027 and Fiscal Year 2032, there is an anticipated increase in transmission sector capacity of 76,787 circuit kilometers. Moreover, there are plans to increase the by 32,250 MW during the same period.The forecast for India in FY23-27 is to increase 114,000 circuit km and 1,000 MW of HVDC bi-pole capacity. By the conclusion of FY27, it is anticipated that the transmission capacity will reach 570,000 circuit km. According to the CEA, 14,625 circuit km of transmission lines were added in FY23, exceeding the target of 14,581 circuit km. During FY24, a total of 14,203 circuit km was included, falling short of the 16,682 target.At the conclusion of FY32, the transmission line length is projected to rise, reaching a total of 648,190 circuit km. The HVDC bi-pole capacity is projected to increase to 66,750 MW by 2031-32. During his address at India Mobile Congress 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's progress towards 6G technology following the successful rollout of 5G across the country. He emphasized the need for a global digital framework to regulate the ethical use of technology, drawing parallels to the comprehensive rules that govern the aviation sector.In just ten years, the length of the optical fibre that India has laid is eight times the distance between the earth and the moon. I will give you an example of India's speed. Two years ago, we launched 5G in the Mobile Congress itself. Today, almost every district of India is connected with 5G service. Today, India has become the second largest 5G market in the world and now we are also working fast on 6G technology," PM Modi said.Modi called for global institutions to collaborate in developing clear guidelines and "dos and don'ts" for the digital world, with a focus on ensuring that the use of emerging technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), is grounded in principles of security, dignity, and equity. His message underscored the importance of addressing the challenges posed by AI while ensuring it benefits humanity in a fair and secure manner. TOP STORIESTOP STORIESTOP STORIES
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