Question : REVIVAL OF POWER PROJECTS



(a) whether the Government have chalked out any plan for the revival of the power projects in the country;

(b) if so, the power-generation capacity out of the total installed capacity required to be revived;

(c) the estimated cost worked out in this regard; and

(d) the additional quantum of power likely to be generated in the country on completion of this project?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. 1124 MW thermal capacity which is presently under long shut down, is required to be revived.

(c): The estimated cost to revive the above thermal units has been worked out to be about Rs. 807 crores.

(d): 1124 MW additional capacity is likely to be available for generation after the revival of these units.