(a) the number of Central Power projects which have been sanctioned, but not started
yet in the North-East States;
(b) the reasons for delay in starting these projects; and
(c) the funds sanctioned and released so far?
(a) the number of Central Power projects which have been sanctioned, but not started
yet in the North-East States;
(b) the reasons for delay in starting these projects; and
(c) the funds sanctioned and released so far?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )
(a) & (b) : Only one central sector power project in North East States viz. Loktak
Down Stream HEP (3x30 MW) in District Tamenlong of Manipur which was accorded
Government approval has not been taken up for active project work. This project was
accorded Government approval on 30.12.1999 for execution by NHPC at an estimated
cost of Rs.578.72 crore for commissioning by June, 2006. However, active work could
not be taken up in the project on account of security consideration and problems in land
acquisition. The State Government has been requested to firm up all the requisite
arrangements urgently so that work could commenced by 1.10.2001 on road construction.
(c) : The approved allocation for this project during 2001-2002 is Rs.20.0
crore. An expenditure of Rs.1.45 crore up to 7/2001 has been incurred. The cumulative
expenditure incurred on this project is Rs.15.44 crore.