⚡ Rs. 2.27 Bn Contract Awarded for Mannar-Mullikulam Power Line 📈

The Cabinet has approved a Rs. 2,269.18 million (excluding VAT) contract for a critical infrastructure project to bolster the national grid's renewable energy capacity. • The Project: Construction of a 28 km long, 220kV double-circuit transmission line connecting the Mannar Grid Substation to the Mullikulam Collection Grid Substation. • Contractors: Awarded to a Joint Venture between Jyoti Structure Ltd. (India) and Hayleys Fentons Ltd. (Sri Lanka). • Selection Process: The JV was identified as the "substantially responsive lowest bidder" following an International Competitive Procurement Procedure that saw five competing proposals. • Economic Impact: A core component of the Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project, this facilitates the integration of wind energy into the national grid and strengthens connectivity in the Northern Province. • Status: Based on official Cabinet briefing data; procurement initiated in February 2025.