The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the revised cost estimate (RCE) of the Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening of Transmission & Distribution in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. The revised estimate stands at Rs. 9,129.32 crore. The scheme is being implemented through Powergrid Corp under the Ministry of Power in association with the Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh governments, and is targeted to be commissioned in phased manner by December 2021 for awarded scope of works and 36 months from RCE approval for un-awarded packages. After commissioning, the new transmission and distribution system will be owned and maintained by the respective state utilities. This scheme will create a reliable power grid and improve the states' connectivity to the upcoming load centers. Contact: Indian Railways. Tel: 011-2338 9155. Website: www.indianrailways.gov.in