Ramky Infrastructure
Limited a leading organization in the realm of infrastructure development has
received two orders to implement the distribution of the infrastructural works
of Ladakh Power Development Department from Power Grid Energy Services Limited.
The first contract worth ₹107.39 Cr (Excluding GST) and the second contract
worth ₹23.80 Cr (Excluding GST) for the supply of plant and installation
services respectively, in the districts of Leh & Kargil of UT of Ladakh.
PowerGrid Energy Services
Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited
has awarded the contracts to Ramky Infrastructure Limited to be executed over a
period of 30 months. The contracts were awarded for the loss reduction work
under the Revamped (results-linked) Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the
Leh district.
The RDSS scheme is intended
to minimize the Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses in
Ladakh, which are projected to be reduced from 49.04% in 2021-22 to 27.85% by
2024-25. With a sanctioned cost of Rs. 687.05 Crores, the RDSS includes the
Grid connectivity of the Changthang Region, Downline infrastructure in the
Zanskar Region along with the Loss Reduction works in the Leh and Kargil
Districts of UT of Ladakh.
The scope of the project
broadly involves the construction and commissioning of seven 66KV electricity
substations, 70 km of new electricity distribution lines, 550 km of
reconditioning by AB cable, and the installation of approximately 400 distribution
transformers.
On receiving the contracts
in the northernmost union territory of India, Mr. Y. R. Nagaraja, Managing
Director of Ramky Infrastructure Limited said “We are pleased to be awarded
to execute the contracts for the loss reduction works in the Leh district of
the Ladakh union territory as it reflects our commitment and adherence to
quality standards. This project enhances our capability to develop urban
infrastructure projects in challenging and complex terrains. We look forward to
executing the contract by late 2027 or early 2028.
The government aims to
improve operational efficiency and financial sustainability through these
projects. They will offer result-based financial aid to DISCOMs for
strengthening supply infrastructure, contingent on meeting pre-qualifying
criteria and achieving fundamental benchmarks.
