Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd is one of the largest transmission utilities in the world. It owns and operates over 1 lakh circuit km of transmission lines and 169 substations across India. Some key facts:
- Established in 1989, it is the central transmission utility of India carrying 51% of total power generated.
- It has a network availability of over 99.9% and earns profits since inception.
- As of 2013, it has over 10,000 employees and a transformation capacity of 1.68 lakh MVA across its regional headquarters.
- The company recruits engineering graduates and provides a career in power transmission with benefits like housing, medical reimbursement, performance incentives and training opportunities