(a) the present status of 125 MW thermal power project proposed to be set up in Cachar district of Assam;
(b) whether the project is facing any difficulty in its implementation;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(d) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)
(a) to (d): Yes, Madam, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Power
Trading Corporation (PTC) of India Limited have formed a joint venture company,
incorporated on 01.09.2008 in the name of `Barak Power Private Limited` (BPPL),
for setting up of a 2x125 MW thermal power plant at Silchar in Assam. However,
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited have informed that in-principle clearance from
Assam State Government regarding transfer of land is awaited. Techno-commercial
aspects and viability of the proposed thermal power project is presently under
deliberations.