(a) whether the Union Government proposes to extend the power generation capacity of
Almati Dam;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Union Government proposes to extend the power generation capacity of
Almati Dam;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF POWER ( SHRI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE )
(a) : No, Sir.
(b) : Question does not arise.
(c) : The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) had prepared a
feasibility report of Upper Krishna Cascade Hydro-electric Project (2x35+2x65+2x35=270
MW) in September, 2003 to utilize the surplus releases from Almati Dam through Narayanpur
reservoir of Krishna river. However, as there was no commitment from the Government of
Karnataka on the quantum of regulated water for power generation downstream of Narayanpur
dam and the project being found economically unviable, NHPC decided to close the project.