powergrid corporation of india is planning the hvdc underground power cable from vadakkancherri to thrissur in kerala. the estimated cost of the project rs. 8,000 million. the project will involve laying of a 320 kv high-voltage, direct current (hvdc) underground power cable from vadakkancherri to thrissur in kerala in the utility corridor of nh 544 (in a concrete duct bank of 2m width). the project is waiting for forest clearance. civil work is to start shortly. according to forest clearance sources, the company has applied for forest clearance for diversion of 0.244 hectares of forest land required for the project for a total period of 35 years. [info as of: aug. 17]
