Question : JAPANESE ASSISTANCE FOR HYDRO POWER PROJECTS



(a)whether the Government of Japan has provided any funds to set up some hydel power projects in the country;

(b)if so, the details thereof; and

(c)the name of the States where the said projects are being set up and the progress made, if any, in that regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI P.M. SAYEED)

(a) to (c) : Yes, Sir. There are five hydro-electric projects presently under execution in the country with financial assistance from Japan. The details of these projects including their location, installed capacity, extent of loan and physical progress are as given below: