(a) whether proposed 1000 MW NTPC power project to be set up at Mauda in
Nagpur district of Maharashtra has been cleared in all respect;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the estimated cost of the project and the time
frame for its implementation;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government for expeditious clearance of the project?
THE MINISTER OF POWER( SHRI P.M. SAYEED )
(a) to (d) : No, Sir. Among the various site-specific studies undertaken by National
Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to establish Techno-economic viability of 1000 MW
power project proposed to be set up at Mauda in Nagpur District of Maharashtra,
Topographical Survey, Make-up Water Study and Geo-Technical Investigations have
been completed while Seismic Study, Environmental Impact Assessment Study etc. are in
progress.
While Ministry of Power, Government of India has been reviewing
various clearances/preparation required for expediting setting up of the project, in a
meeting held in Ministry of Power, it has been informed by Government of Maharashtra
that water reservoir of 100 M m3 net (excluding evaporation losses) has been sanctioned
by the State Government for NTPC`s Mauda Thermal Power Project and the rate of water
utilization, as envisaged is Rs.29 per 10,000 litres. However, if proportionate cost of
reservoir is borne by the user i.e. NTPC then the rate of water is envisaged to be Rs.10
per 10,000 litres.