(a) whether the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has
signed any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with State Governments of
Karnataka and Chhattisgarh for setting up of a power plant;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether site inspection and soil testing have been done for the site;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the time by which the work on the plant is likely to be started?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. NTPC has signed an MOU with the Government of
Karnataka & Power Company of Karnataka Limited (PCKL) on 12.01.2009 to
establish a 4000 MW coal based thermal power project at Kudgi in Bijapur
district of Karnataka. MOU has also been signed with Government of
Chhattisgarh on 12.07.2009 for setting up of a 4000 MW coal based thermal
power project at Lara in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh.
(c): Yes, Madam.
(d): The topographical survey and preliminary Geo-tech investigation
for the main plant area land have been carried out for both sites.
(e): The placement of award is expected in the financial year 2011-12
after getting possession of entire land, environment & forest clearance and
other statutory clearances.