(a) whether the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has obtained forest clearance for all its hydro, thermal and gas based power projects in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has obtained forest clearance for all its hydro, thermal and gas based power projects in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)
(a) to (c): As a practice adopted in NTPC, forest land is avoided for acquisition as
far as possible. In case, it is essential to acquire forest land, forest clearance is
obtained from State Forest Department and Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government
of India.
The details of forest clearance obtained from MoEF for NTPC projects under
construction/New Projects in advanced stage is as given below:
Sl. Project Type Status of forest clearance from MoEF No.
In-Principle Final
1. Sipat STPP, Stage-II Coal March` 04 June` 04
2. North Karanpura STPP Coal June` 09 Awaited
3. Loharinag Pala HEPP Hydro June` 05 Aug` 05
4. Tapovan Vishnugad HEPP Hydro June`05 March` 06
5. Lata Tapovan Hydro Oct` 06 June` 07
6. Rammam-III Hydro Dec` 07 Jun` 08