(a) whether the Coal India Ltd. has approved six large greenfield projects for future for off take of power-grade coal by SEB`s and NTPC;
(b) if so, the details of the projects cleared so far;
(c) whether these projects will be allotted to private sector;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL AND MINES AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD )
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. CIL Board has approved the following new
large projects (costing Rs.100 crores and above) which are now in
different stages of approval by the Government. These projects
are proposed to meet the coal demand of power projects being
promoted by NTPC, M/s. HINDALCO and of Hirma STPS being
promoted by M/s Reliance Power and Power Trading Corporation of
India Ltd. Details of these projects are given below:-
Sl. Name of Project/Coal Capacity Estimated No. Company (mty) capital (Rs. crores)
1. Krishnashila OC (NCL) 4.00 785.11
2. Bhubaneswari OC (MCL) 10.00 764.26
3. Kulda OC (MCL) 10.00 806.20
4. Garjanbahal OC (MCL) 10.00 595.22
5. Basundhara West OC (MCL) 2.40 194.21 6. Kaniha OC (MCL) 3.50 287.34