Goa Plans Rs 50 Bn JICA-Backed Power Upgrade to Boost Reliability and Renewables

03 Oct 2025 CW Team

Goa is exploring a Rs 50 billion loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to modernize its power infrastructure. The initiative aims to strengthen grid reliability, integrate renewable energy, and improve electricity supply efficiency for residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.

The project will replace outdated transmission and distribution equipment, upgrade substations and transformers, and reduce technical losses. Enhanced infrastructure will support better absorption of solar and other clean energy sources, advancing Goa’s low-carbon energy goals.

Advanced grid management technologies such as smart meters, automated controls, and real-time monitoring systems will optimize energy distribution and operational efficiency. Reliable power supply is expected to boost industrial growth, attract investments, and minimize production downtime.

The infrastructure upgrade will generate local employment in construction, installation, and maintenance while contributing to capacity building. Goa authorities will collaborate closely with JICA to ensure technical, financial, and environmental standards are met, promoting sustainable and long-term energy security.

This initiative aligns with India’s national objectives of modernizing power infrastructure, integrating renewables, and improving energy efficiency across states.

News source: EQ

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