Gujarat state is under which regional load dispatch center

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WRLDC

Explanation: Gujarat is part of the Western Regional Load Dispatch Centre (WRLDC) jurisdiction. India's power grid is divided into five regional load dispatch centers (NRLDC, ERLDC, SRLDC, WRLDC, and NERLDC) to ensure reliable operation and monitoring of the grid.

Working Principle: The regional load dispatch centers (RLDC) are established under the Electricity Act, 2003, to perform real-time grid operation, control, and supervision. WRLDC coordinates the flow of electricity, manages grid frequency, and handles inter-state and inter-regional power transmission scheduling for states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, and the UTs of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

Key Formulas: $f_{grid} = f_{nominal} \pm \Delta f$ — The RLDC ensures the grid frequency remains within the specified IEGC (Indian Electricity Grid Code) limits.; $P_{flow} = \frac{V_1 V_2}{X} \sin\delta$ — Power transfer depends on load dispatch scheduling and grid stability maintained by RLDCs.

Key Points: WRLDC serves the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, MP, Chhattisgarh, and Goa.; The primary objective is the integrated operation of the power system in the region.; RLDCs act as the apex body for integrated operation of the power system in the respective region.; All RLDCs work under the supervision of POSOCO (Power System Operation Corporation Limited), now known as Grid-India.

Advantages: Ensures grid stability and security.; Efficient scheduling of inter-state power supply.; Better coordination during peak load conditions.

Disadvantages: High dependency on communication and SCADA infrastructure.; Complexity in managing renewable energy variability.

Applications: Real-time grid monitoring.; Load-frequency control (LFC).; Transmission congestion management.

Additional Info: NRLDC covers the Northern region (e.g., Delhi, Punjab, Haryana).. ERLDC covers the Eastern region (e.g., West Bengal, Odisha).. SRLDC covers the Southern region (e.g., Tamil Nadu, Karnataka).. WRLDC is located in Mumbai and manages the high-load industrial belt of Western India.

Answer: D is correct — Gujarat state falls under the administrative and operational jurisdiction of the Western Regional Load Dispatch Centre (WRLDC).

Exam Tip: Remember that Indian Power Grids are organized regionally; associating states with their respective directions (North, South, East, West) simplifies remembering the RLDC jurisdiction.

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