Question : Setting up of NTPC Plant

(a) whether the Government has taken any decision for setting up of NTPC plant at Bilhaur in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details along with the present status thereof;

(c) the quantum of funds likely to be spent on its establishment; and

(d) the time by which the said plant is likely to be established?

THE MINISTER OF POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

(SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (d) : NTPC’s Bilhaur Solar Project (225 Megawatt) in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh has been fully commissioned on 08.04.2021. The expenditure incurred on Bilhaur Solar Project (225 Megawatt) till 30.06.2021 is Rs.907.42 Crore.

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