(a): The quantum of loan given so far by the World Bank for
Establishing Backbone Telecom System of Power Grid Corporation
in the country;
(b): the utilisation of the amount by the Power Grid Corporation
so far to complete the project; and
(c): the time by which the above project is likely to be completed?
MINISTER OF FINANCE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS [ Shri Jaswant Singh]
(a): The World Bank has committed $ 450 million to Power Grid
Corporation in June, 2001 of which $ 117 million has been earmarked
for establishing the Backbone Telecom System of Power Grid Corporation
(b): Around US $ 115 million have been utilised so far. However,
no utilization has taken place as yet, for the Telecom component.
(c): The project is likely to be completed by 30th June, 2006.