Kohima-Mariani Transmission (KMTL) has completed and declared scheduled commercial operations of Element-1 (New Kohima Substation) and Element-3 (New Kohima - New Mariani Line).
KMTL was established to set up transmission system under North Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme (NERSS-VI) on build, own, operate and maintain (BOOM) basis. The project involves design, financing, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of 400 kV transmission line and substation.
The transmission line passes through three states i.e. Manipur, Nagaland and Assam and comprises three elements namely New Kohima Substation (Element-1), Imphal-New Kohima Line (Element-2) and New Kohima - New Mariani Line (Element-3).
The Element-2 (Imphal New Kohima Line) has achieved significant progress and is nearing completion.
KMTL has won the projects in a competitive bidding process conducted by PFC Consulting (PFCCL).
KMTL is a joint venture between Kalpataru Power Transmission (KPTL) and Techno Electric & Engineering Company (TEECL) with KPTL holding 74 percent equity.