The proposed transmission scheme will be a second power source, in addition to the 220/33kV Dholera substation along with the 400kV double-circuit Panchham—Dholera line already established by state transmission utility Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd (GETCO). Under the new scheme, around 150-200 MW of power will be drawn from the upcoming ISTS Vataman substation and fed to GETCO’s new substation at Dholera (called Dholera-2), which is 30-35 km from Vataman. It may be mentioned that the 765kV Vataman switching substation is being implemented as part of an ISTS scheme developed by Vataman Transmission Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). The Vataman substation is envisaged for completion by December 2025 and GETCO is seeking ISTS connectivity to its Dholera-2 substation by January 2026.
A new Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) scheme is being developed to ensure a redundant power supply for the growing manufacturing units in the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) in Gujarat.
The Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) is set to become a dynamic center for industrial growth and economic development in Gujarat. Located along the DMIC (Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor), Dholera SIR is strategically designed to attract investment across various sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, and renewable energy. With its modern infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and business-friendly environment, Dholera is poised to emerge as a leading industrial and economic powerhouse in India.