JEE_V5_N2_RP10 P. Ravi Babu K. Anish Kumar G. Charan Teja Journal on Electrical Engineering 2230 – 7176 5 2 60 67 Genetic Algorithm, Electrical Distribution System Planning, Reliability, Radiallity, Optimal, Substation, Distribution Planning Problem This paper describes a genetic algorithm approach to the optimal multistage planning of distribution networks. The authors describe a mathematical model and algorithm that they have developed and experimented with success. This paper also reveals the results of the proposed methodology on 50 bus test system. December 2011 Copyright © 2011 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1589