Ramky Infrastructure Limited, a prominent player in infrastructure development, has been awarded two significant contracts worth ₹131.19 crores in the Union Territory of Ladakh. These contracts, granted by Power Grid Energy Services Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, are aimed at enhancing the power infrastructure in the districts of Leh and Kargil.
The first contract, valued at ₹107.39 crores (excluding GST), focuses on the supply of plant materials, while the second contract, worth ₹23.80 crores (excluding GST), pertains to installation services. These projects will be executed over a period of 30 months, targeting substantial improvements in the region’s power distribution system.
The contracts fall under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), which aims to reduce Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses in Ladakh from 49.04% in 2021-22 to 27.85% by 2024-25. The RDSS, with a sanctioned cost of ₹687.05 crores, encompasses various initiatives including grid connectivity for the Changthang Region, downline infrastructure in the Zanskar Region, and loss reduction efforts in Leh and Kargil.
Key components of the project include the construction and commissioning of seven 66KV electricity substations, 70 km of new electricity distribution lines, reconditioning 550 km of existing lines with AB cables, and installing approximately 400 distribution transformers. These efforts are expected to significantly bolster the region’s power infrastructure.
YR Nagaraja, Managing Director of Ramky Infrastructure Limited, expressed his satisfaction with the contracts, stating, “We are pleased to be awarded the contracts for the loss reduction works in the Leh district of Ladakh. This project underscores our commitment to quality standards and enhances our capability to develop urban infrastructure projects in challenging terrains. We look forward to completing the project by late 2027 or early 2028.”
The RDSS scheme is designed to improve operational efficiency and financial sustainability in the power sector. The government aims to provide result-based financial aid to DISCOMs (distribution companies) for strengthening supply infrastructure, contingent on meeting pre-qualifying criteria and achieving fundamental benchmarks. These projects are expected to contribute significantly to the development and modernization of Ladakh’s power distribution network, ensuring reliable and efficient power supply to the region.
