New Delhi: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power, marked its 37th Raising Day on 23 October, 2026. A cultural evening was organised in Gurugram on 24 October to commemorate the occasion.
Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary in the Ministry of Power, attended the ceremony as Chief Guest. Other attendees included Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairman of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA); D. Saibaba, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Power; and Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra, Chairman and Managing Director of Power Grid.
The event was also attended by senior company officials, including Yatindra Dwivedi, Director (Personnel); Naveen Srivastava, Director (Operations); Amol Taori, Director (Finance); and Akhilesh Pathak, Director (Projects).
Power Grid Operates 293 Substations
As of 30 September, 2026, Power Grid operated 293 substations and had a transmission network spanning more than 187,576 circuit kilometres. Its transformation capacity stood at 649,116 MVA.
The company reported average transmission system availability of more than 99.81%, attributing its performance to advanced technologies, automation and digital solutions.
Role in India's Power Transmission Network
Power Grid operates a major part of India's inter-regional electricity transmission infrastructure, moving electricity across regions and supporting the stability and reliability of the national grid.
Its transmission network enables power to be transferred between generating stations and demand centres, supporting electricity supply across the country.
