Why one grid?

Synchronisation of all regional grids will help in optimal utilization of scarce natural resources by transfer of Power from Resource centric regions to Load centric regions. It provides relief to the power-short southern region, it will also improve transmission and facilitate better management of demand, ensuring the stability of the electricity grid.Easier availability of power could also lead to lower tariffs in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Together with a proposal to separate the so-called carriage-and-content operations of existing power distribution companies, the move has the potential to bring about a structural transformation of the power sector

Further, this shall pave way for establishment of vibrant Electricity market facilitating trading of power across regions. One Nation One Grid shall synchronously connect all the regional grids and there will be one national frequency