(a) whether the Government has any plan to open Thermal Power Plant in Cuddalore region and if so, the details thereof;
(b) the total budget allocated for opening of Thermal Power Plant in Cuddalore region; and
(c) the timeline fixed by the Government for opening of Thermal Power Plant for the said area?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
( SHRI R.K. SINGH)
(a) to (c) : After the enactment of Electricity Act 2003, generation of electricity has been delicensed and Techno- Economic Clearance from Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is not required for Thermal Power Projects.
The following project of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (NLCIL) has been granted Environmental Clearance in Cuddalore.
Sl. No. Name of Project Capacity
(MW) Developer Date of Environment Clearance Granted
1. Proposed Thermal Power Station-II (2nd expansion), Lignite based Pithead Supercritical Project at villages Mudhanai, Kunakurichi, Uthangal, Tehsil Vridhachalam, District-Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu 2x660 NLC India Ltd. 29.10.2018
The estimated project cost for Thermal Power Station-II (2nd Expansion) Project is Rs.8733.49 Crore.
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