India, March 25 -- Assam's electricity demand is expected to rise sharply over the next decade as the state's infrastructure and industrial base expand, prompting experts to advocate for the adoption of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission systems to strengthen power supply.

Unlike conventional alternating current networks, HVDC can transmit large volumes of electricity over long distances with lower losses. For a geographically distant and grid-constrained region like Assam, this efficiency is crucial.

The state's peak power requirement is projected to nearly triple from 2,800 MW in FY 2024-25 to 6,153 MW by FY 2032-33, illustrating the need for robust transmission planning.

Assam's Gross State Domestic Product has been gro...