(a) whether the Government has received proposals from the Government of Madhya
Pradesh for strengthening the transmission and distribution system of Jhabua, Badwani,
Pithampur, Badwar and Sanawad under Accelerated Power Development and Reform
Programme;
(b) if so, the latest position of the proposals; and
(c) the time by which approval is likely to be accorded?
THE MINISTER OF POWER (SHRI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE)
(a) to (c) : Yes, Sir. The Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for assistance under
Accelerated Power Development & Reforms Programme (APDRP) for Jhabua, Badwani,
Pithampur and Sanawad towns of Madhya Pradesh were considered by the Steering
Committee in its meeting held on 20.09.2004 but were not approved by the Committee
due to slow progress in utilization of funds under APDRP. The approval of new schemes
would depend upon the satisfactory progress under APDRP. No proposal of Badwar
town has been received.