(a) whether any Hydel Power Plant failed in Uttarakhand last year due to floods along with the financial loss incurred, plant-wise;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon; and
(c) the details of financial assistance provided by the Union Government to the Government of Uttarakhand for each plant?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER,
COAL AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY
( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )
(a) to (c) : Dhauliganga Hydro Electric Power Project of NHPC in Uttarakhand remained closed due to flood during the last year. It suffered a total loss of about Rs. 543 crores which is being claimed through the Insurance Company. The Vishnuprayag Hydro Electric Power Project of Jaiprakash Ventures Limited in Uttarakhand, which is a Private Sector Power Project, also remained closed due to flood till April, 2014.
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