(a) the number of power projects still pending with the National Hydro Power
Corporation (NHPC);
(b) whether the Government of Uttaranchal has transferred three Hydro Electric
Projects to NHPC recently;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the time by which these projects are likely to be operative?
THE MINISTER OF POWER (SHRI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE)
(a) : The work on none of the sanctioned projects of National Hydroelectric
Power Corporation Limited (NHPC) is pending except in the case of the Loktak Down
Stream Hydroelectric Project (90 MW) in Manipur. The work on the Loktak Down
Stream Hydroelectric Project could not be started due to adverse law and order situation
prevailing in the State and lack of proper approach road to the project site.
(b) to (d) : The details of the projects located in the State of Uttaranchal, which have
been entrusted/transferred to NHPC for survey, investigation and execution are given
below:
Sl. Name of the Installed Likely Construction period from the date No. Project Capacity (MW) of investment approval (After completion of survey and investigation, preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) and obtaining all clearances)
1 Lakhwar Vyasi 420 4 yrs 6 months 2 Kotli Bhel-1A 195 4 yrs 6 months 3 Kotli Bhel-1B 320 4 yrs 6 months 4 Kotli Bhel-II 530 4 yrs 9 months 5 Chungar Chal 240 5 yrs 9 months 6 Garba Tawaghat 630 5 yrs 9 months 7 Kharmoli Lumti Tulli 55 4 yrs 6 months