Bhopal Dhule Transmission Company Limited (BDTCL) was incorporated on September 8, 2009. It entered into a transmission service agreement dated December 7, 2010 with PFC. The BDTCL project was awarded to Resonia, formerly Sterlite Power Transmission, by the Ministry of Power on January 31, 2011 for a period of 35-years from the scheduled commercial operation date of the BDTCL Project on a BOOM basis.
Strategically positioned between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, the project strengthens inter-state power transfer and reinforces the western and central grid corridors. By enabling efficient evacuation and supply of bulk power, BDTCL supports industrial growth, urban expansion, and infrastructure development across both states. It plays a critical role in ensuring energy reliability for manufacturing hubs, MSMEs, and fast-growing urban clusters, contributing to regional economic momentum and national grid stability.
project story
Frequent changes in state laws, delays in clearances, authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, and delay in allotment of land for the Bhopal Substation were major challenges during the planning phase for the project. Force majeure events and a change in applicable tax rates served as additional challenges during the execution phase.
To overcome the delays caused during planning, the team leveraged advanced technology during execution. In order to bring the project back on track and commission it ahead of schedule, heli-stringing was utilized, where helicopters helped connect the conductors between transmission towers. This approach ensured that crops in the region remained untouched, soil disturbance was avoided, and execution timelines were significantly accelerated. The BDTCL project ensures that the Bhopal substation receives reliable EHV power delivery of 2,000 MW in Madhya Pradesh. The 400 D/C kV Line can facilitate transfer of nearly 1,000 MW of power to Dhule as well, supporting the growing power needs of the industrial city and strengthening Maharashtra’s industrial backbone.
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BDTCL was fully commissioned in June 2015. BDTCL was awarded a Silver Shield for the year 2013-2014 in the category of ‘Early Completion of Transmission Projects’ by the Ministry of Power for its Dhule sub-station.
Through timely execution and technological innovation, the project has established itself as a benchmark in large-scale transmission development, reinforcing inter-state connectivity, improving supply reliability, and powering economic growth across Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
