<h1>State government seeks Rs 2,270 crore central aid for critical transmission projects adding 760 MVA capacity</h1> A state government has requested Rs 2,270 crore in financial aid from the central power ministry for critical transmission projects. The request was made during a national power committee meeting by the state power minister, who also chairs the northeastern region power committee. The approved project will add 760 MVA capacity and extend transmission lines by 190 circuit kilometers. The minister emphasized urgent need for dedicated transmission infrastructure to border towns, citing current lines passing through protected forests and elephant corridors. Additional concerns raised included pending approvals for system upgrades and cybersecurity threats to the power grid.