(a) whether the Government have given consent under the provisions of Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 to NHPC to establish, operate and maintain the Nimmo-Bazgo Hydel-Electric Project and take up the survey and investigation of the same;
(b) whether the Government have also asked the NHPC to take up the Chutak Hydel Project in Kargil after getting a detailed project report from the State; and
(c) if so, the latest position about these two projects?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )
(a) to (c): Yes, Sir. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was
signed on July 20, 2000 between Ministry of Power, Government of
India and Government of Jammu and Kashnir for execution of seven
Hydro-electric projects including Nimmo Bazgo (30 MW) and Chutak
(18 MW) hydroelectric projects in J&K. In March, 2000 a copy of
Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Nimmo Bazgo Project was obtained
from J&K Government. To consider various aspects of project
design, geology and construction including logistic for
preparation of revised Detailed Project Report, a team of National Hydro-electric Power Corporation (NHPC) officers visited
project site and recommended additional investigation works such
as establishment of gauge and discharge site, exploratory drifts
for under ground power house, additional drill holes at barrage
axis with permeability tests and review of manpower planning,
construction equipment planning and construction methodology etc.
Regarding Chutak Hydro-electric project, NHPC has
requested the Principle Secretary, Power Development Department,
Govt. of J&K to provide one copy of the Detailed Project Report
of the project.