(a) whether a project for renovation and augmentation of the 220 KV-BTPS Agia-
Sarwajai power line has been taken up for augmentation of power supply in lower Assam;
(b) if so, the details of the project and the Central aid sought therefor;
(c) the Government`s response thereto;
(d) the time by which the project is likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )
(a) : Yes, Sir.
(b) : The DPR for renovation of BTPS-Agia-Sarusajai 220 KV D/C line for
assistance under NLCPR was submitted in May, 2002 to CEA at an estimated cost of
Rs.3006.28 lacs. The proposal covered following :
? Reconductoring of 90 circuit Kms. of Circuit-I of the line, on account of theft of
parts of existing ACSR conductor, by AAAC conductor, etc. at an estimated cost
of Rs.1334.99 lakhs.
? Reconductoring of 162 circuit Kms. of Circuit-II of the line, on account of theft of
parts of existing ACSR conductor, by AAAC conductor, etc. at an estimated Cost
of Rs.1671.29 lakhs.
(c) : CEA forwarded their comments on the DPR to Planning Commission.
Based on comments of CEA, ASEB submitted modified DPR in August, 2002 for an
estimated cost of Rs.3819.69 lacs. After examining modified report, CEA has
recommended an amount of Rs.2838 lacs for funding under NLCPR assistance.
Government of Assam have requested Planning Commission for approval and release of
funds of Rs.2838 lacs as per the CEA`s recommendation.
(d) : The project is estimated to be completed in 18 months after award of work.