Power Grid board approves Investment in two projects worth 655.75 crore
India's largest power transmission company, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), a central public sector undertaking, greenlit investments for two major projects on February 18th, 2024.
New Delhi: India's Power giant and central public sector undertaking, Power Grid Corporation of India [PGIL] Board approved the Investment for two significant projects following meetings held on 18th February 2024.
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