Question : WIND POWER PROJECTS IN ORISSA

(a) whether the Union Government has cleared any wind power projects for Orissa;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there is any private wind power project in Orissa;

(d) if so, whether the Union Government has sanctioned funds to such projects; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE), (SHRI M. KANNAPPAN)

(a) & (b): No, Sir.

(c): No wind power project has so far been installed by the private sector in Orissa.

(d): No, Sir

(e): Does not arise.