(a) the extent of power generation capacity of each power plant in Bihar increased
during each of the last three years;
(b) whether the Government propose to increase the power generation capacity of the
power plants in the State; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )
(a) : There has been no addition in respect of existing thermal/hydro power
stations in Bihar during the last 3 years.
(b) & (c) : The following thermal projects have been proposed to increase power
generation capacity in the State:
1. Existing Station
Kahalgaon STPP St.II (2x660 MW) by National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd.
2. New Proposals
(i) Katihar TPP (2x250 MW) – State Sector Project
(ii) Barh STPP (3x660 MW) by National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd.