(a) the present status of the Mouda and Sholapur Plants;
(b) the total estimated cost and the power generation capacity of these
plants; and
(c) the time by which these plants are likely to be completed?
(a) the present status of the Mouda and Sholapur Plants;
(b) the total estimated cost and the power generation capacity of these
plants; and
(c) the time by which these plants are likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)
(a) to (c) : Mouda Power Project
Mouda Power Project of NTPC has been approved at a total cost of
Rs.5460 crores (as of 4th quarter 2007 price level). Budgeted expenditure for
this project for the year 2009-2010 is Rs.598 crores. The estimated capacity of
Mouda Power Project is 1000 MW. The work on the project was initiated in
November, 2008. Site leveling / earth work has been completed. Main Plant
and offsite civil work is in progress. The project is scheduled to be
commissioned during the year 2011-2012 on best effort basis.
Sholapur Power Project
Feasibility report of Sholpur Power Project has been approved on
31st December, 2008 at an estimated current cost of Rs.10,508.94 crores (as of
4th quarter 2008 price level). Budgeted expenditure for this project for the year
2009-10 is Rs.347.76 crores. The work on the project has been initiated after
land and water commitment from the State Government. Various site specific
studies and infrastructure works have already been taken up. Critical land for
the main plant area has been acquired in June, 2009. Further acquisition of
land is in progress. The estimated capacity of Sholapur Power Project is 1320
MW. The project is scheduled to be commissioned during the year 2014-15.