HVDC Substations: Phased Local-Content Rules for Power Projects
Why in the news
The power ministry revised its Make in India conditions for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) substations. Instead of requiring full compliance at once, suppliers get a stepwise schedule to build domestic content.
Key facts
- Roadmap: phased localisation rather than immediate compliance.
- Targets: 30% local content beginning FY28, rising to 60% by FY35.
- Coverage: EPC and turnkey projects that use LCC-based HVDC technology.
- Linked policy: Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India).
| Stage | Required local content |
|---|---|
| FY28 (start) | 30% |
| FY35 | 60% |
Significance
- HVDC links are important for moving power across long distances.
- The staged approach aims to expand domestic manufacturing capacity gradually.
Exam angle
- Nodal ministry: Ministry of Power.
- Numbers to recall: 30% in FY28 and 60% by FY35.
- Procurement order referred to: Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India).