(a) whether the Government propose to expand the units-III and IV of Tarapur Atomic Power Plant;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the displaced persons, caused by expansion of unit-III and IV, have been rehabilitated/compensated adequately;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the measures taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY
(SMT. VASUNDHRA RAJE) :
(a) & (b) At Tarapur, TAPS-1&2 (2X160 MWe) have been in operation
since 1969. Presently, 2x500 MWe project (TAPP-3&4) is
under construction at the same site adjacent to TAPS-1&2.
(c), (d) & (e) For setting up of TAPP-3&4, about 206 Ha. of land is
required. Out of this about 160Ha. is private land in
two villages (Akkarpatti and Popharan) and balance is
Government land. Rehabilitation of 1167 families in
Akkarpatti and Popharan is involved and so far no
family has been displaced. Government of India/NPCIL
is ready to provide necessary funds for payment of
compensation and for the rehabilitation packages
approved by Government of Maharashtra.