(a) the details of on-going hydro power projects in the North-Eastern States including
Sikkim;
(b) the amount spent so far on these projects;
(c) whether these projects are expected to be commissioned as per scheduled time;
and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor and the steps taken to overcome the situation?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )
(a) to (d) : A statement showing the details like installed capacity, implementing
agencies, cost estimates, amount spent and the commissioning schedule, etc. of the
sanctioned and ongoing hydro-electric projects in North Eastern Region and Sikkim, is
given in Annex.
The main reasons for delay in commissioning of hydel projects are Land
acquisition & environmental issues, Geological surprises, Law & order/insurgency, Poor
infrastructure/communication links, Lower duration of working season and resources
constraints faced by the State Governments etc.
With the object of minimizing delays Ministry of Power has introduced in
June, 2001, a 3-stage process for development of new hydro-electric projects in the
Central Sector. Under Stage-I activities relating to Survey & Investigation and
preparation of pre-feasibility Report are undertaken while activities related to the detailed
investigation and preparation of Detailed Project Report and Pre-construction activities
and development of infrastructure are covered under stage-II. Actual execution of
Project after investment approval by the Government is covered under Stage-III.
The Ministry of Power recommends the release of funds to State
Governments in North Eastern Region and Sikkim from the Non-lapsable pool of
resources in order to overcome the problems of resource constraints of these State
Governments.
ANNEXURE REFEREED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION
NO. 2003 FOR 29.11.2001 REGARDING ONGOING HYDRO POWER PROJECTS IN NORTH EAST STATES
DETAILS OF THE SANCTIONED AND ONGOING HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER PROJECTS IN NORTH EASTERN
STATES AND SIKKIM
Sl.No. Name of Proj./ Installed Latest Exp. Date of Remarks State/Execu- Capacity Estimated incurred Commiss- ting Agency (MW) Cost (Rs. So far/ ioning in crores) upto Oct. 2001 (Rs. in crores)
CENTRAL SECTOR:
1. Ranganadi 3x135=405 1455.45 1347.10 2001-02 - Arunachal Pr. NEEPCO
2. Tuirial Mizoram NEEPCO 2x30=60 368.72 51.48 1/2006 - 7/2006
3. Kopili Stage-II Assam NEEPCO 1x25=25 76.09 52.61 7/2003 -
4. Loktak D/S Manipur NHPC 3x30=90 578.62 15.04 6/2006 -
5. Teesta-V Sikkim NHPC 510 2108.04 228.93 2/2007 -
STATE SECTOR
6. Karbi Langpi Assam ASEB 2x50=100 267.27 134.61 2003-04 Paucity of (Upto March, Funds 2000)
7. Dhansiri Assam ASEB 15x1.33=20 70.00 39.77 2002-03 Paucity of (upto March, funds 2000)
8. Likkim-Ro Nagaland Power Department 3x8=24 215.88 191.16 2001-02 Unit I & II (Upto March, rolled on 2001) 12.9.2001
9. Rolep Stage-I Sikkim Power Deptt. 2x4.5=9 45.00 1.26 2003-04 - (Upto March, 2000)