(a) the present status of Ranganadi Hydel Power Project of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation;
(b) the date on which the foundation stone for the project was laid;
(c) the reasons for delay in completion of the project; and
(d) the likely time by which the project would be made operational?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER
( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )
(a) : The construction activities relating to Ranganadi Hydro
Electric Project (405 MW) in Arunachal Pradesh are in advanced
stage. Details of physical progress of these activities are
indicated in the Annexure.
(b) : The project was initially sanctioned by the Planning
Commission in April, 1987 and the foundation stone was laid on
4th April, 1988.
(c) : The main reasons for delay in the commissioning of the
project are attributed to the following:-
i. The project was originally sanctioned by Planning Commission
in April, 1987. But major project construction activities
could only be started after receiving the forest clearance
in July, 1990.
ii. There was a further delay of about 2 years in getting a
decision regarding the type of Dam to be constructed.
iii. There was slow progress in construction the Head Race Tunnel
due to adverse geological conditions.
iv. Unprecedent floods in Dikrong River during July, 1998
causing flooding of Power House Area.
(d) : All the three units of 135 MW each are scheduled to be
commissioned in the year 2001-2002.