(a) whether the public and private sector companies have signed MoUs for
hydel power generation during the last one year;
(b) if so, the amount proposed to be invested along with the quantum of power
in Mega Watts proposed to be generated; and
(c) the time by which these projects are likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER OF POWER ( SHRI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE )
(a) to (c) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF
STARRED QUESTION NO. 126 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE LOK
SABHA ON 07.03.2008 REGARDING PRIVATE PARTICIPATION IN
HYDRO POWER GENERATION.
(a) & (b) : Yes Sir, Central Public Sector as well as Private Sector companies
have signed MOUs for hydel power generation during 2007-08.
Information available with CEA indicates that during 2007-08 (upto
Feb`08), MOUs have been signed for 49 projects aggregating to an installed
capacity of over 12,000 MW. This includes 5 projects aggregating to 4,656 MW
allotted to CPSUs and 44 H.E. projects aggregating to 7353 MW allotted to
private developers. Details are given at Annex-I.
The actual amount to be invested in these projects would be known
only after their Detailed Project Reports have been prepared and appraised.
However, considering Rs. 5 crore/MW as the average investment in hydro power
projects, the amount proposed to be invested at present day cost would be Rs.
60,000 crores.
(c) : These projects are still at a nascent stage and are likely to be
completed during the 12th Plan and beyond. The completion schedule for these
projects would be firmed up only after the preparation of their DPRs and after
obtaining the statutory clearances and the investment approval/Financial closure.