(a) whether several power transmission projects are being implemented under the joint
ventures between Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) and private sector;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether there is any agency to monitor the implementation of these projects; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE )
(a) & (b) : Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) has implemented specific
transmission lines of `Transmission System associated with Tala HEP, East-North
Interconnector and Northern Region Transmission System` in Joint Venture with M/s TATA
POWER by forming a Joint Venture Company (Powerlinks Transmission Ltd.). The project
was completed in August, 2006 at an estimated cost of Rs.1612 Crores. The transmission
system consisted of 2340 Ckt. Kms. of 400 KV lines from Siliguri (West Bengal) to Mandola
(Uttar Pradesh.). PGCIL and M/s Tata Power contributed 49% equity and 51% equity
respectively in this project.
PGCIL has selected M/s Reliance Energy Ltd. as the Joint Venture Partner for
execution of specific transmission lines associated with Parbati-II and Koldam HEP and has
finalized agreements required for formation of joint venture.
PGCIL has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with promoters
of the following power projects to set up Joint Ventures for implementing dedicated
transmission systems for evacuation of power from the under mentioned generation projects:
(i) 1100 MW generating project developed by M/s Torrent Power Generation Company Ltd. (TPGL) near Surat in Gujarat. The JV agreement between PGCIL and M/s Torrent Power AEC Ltd. has been signed.
(ii) 1000 MW Karcham-Wangtoo Hydro Power Project being developed by M/s Jaypee Karcham Hydro Corporation Ltd. in Himachal Pradesh.
(iii) 1200 MW Teesta-III generating project being developed by M/s Teesta Urja Limited.
(iv) 1500 MW gas based Generation project being developed by M/s Essar Power Limited at Hazira near Surat in Gujarat.
(c) & (d) : The implementation of these projects is monitored by PGCIL. The
implementation of all projects of PGCIL are also monitored by the Central Electricity Authority
and the Ministry of Power.