(a) whether the Government of Madhya Pradesh has requested the Union Government to
continue the power supply in Gwalior Malanpur from Auraiya Power Plant;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with action taken by the Union Government thereon;
(c) whether some power projects related proposals of Madhya Pradesh are also pending
with the Union Government for approval; and
(d) if so, the time by which these projects are likely to be cleared?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE )
(a) : Yes, Sir. The Government of Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) had requested this
Ministry in September, 2006 to permit flow of 100 MW power from Northern Region via 220
kV Auriaya – Malanpur link to address voltage problem of Gwalior area.
(b) : Prior to 11.09.2005, MP was allocated 200 MW of power from
unallocated/surrendered power of NTPC stations in Eastern Region which included 50 MW
power from ER stations flow via NR using inter-regional links between ER & NR and 220 kV
Auraiya – Malanpur link between NR & WR.
However, the constituents of NR felt constrained to draw their share from
NTPC stations in Eastern Region (ER) and bilateral power through ER-NR link, as its capacity
got reduced to the extent of 50 MW due to capacity being earmarked for ER power to MP.
Accordingly, the above flow of 50 MW power from ER to MP through Auraiya – Malanpur
link was discontinued w.e.f. 11.09.2005.
The reasons for discontinuance of above flow of ER power to MP through
Auraiya-Malanpur link has been communicated to MPSEB with the request that MPSEB may
avail power by entering into bilateral agreements with Northern Regional constituents to address
the low voltage problem in Malanpur area.
(c)&(d) : As per the Electricity Act 2003, any generating company may establish, operate
and maintain a generating station without obtaining a license under this Act if it complies with the
technical standards relating to connectivity with the grid specified by Central Electricity
Authority (CEA). Generating Company need not obtain any clearance/license under the said
Act for setting up of thermal power plants. However, techno economic clearance from CEA
for hydro projects is required. No proposals of Madhya Pradesh for setting up hydro projects
are pending in CEA for clearance.