Question : POWER PLANTS IN RAJASTHAN

(a) the capacity of power plants in Rajasthan in different sectors;

(b) the details of power generated, demanded and supplied to the State at present; and

(c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Union Government to improve the power situation in Rajasthan?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )

(a) & (b) : The details of monitored capacity of power plants in Rajasthan in different sectors/categories and power generated during October, 2002 are given below :

October, 2002
Sector	Thermal	Hydro	Nuclear	Total	Cap	Gen.	Cap	Gen	Cap.	Gen.	Cap.	Gen.	(MW)	(MU)	(MW)	(MU)	(MW)	(MU)	(MW)	(MU)
Central	413	258	-	-	790	409	1203	667
State	1926	1196	430	5	-	-	2356	1201
Total	2339	1454	430	5	790	409	3559	1868
Power supply position in the State during the month of October, 2002 is given below :-
Energy (MU)	Peak (MW)
Requirement	2272	Peak Demand	3716	Availability	2258	Peak met	3716	Shortage	14	Deficit	0	Percentage	0.6	Percentage	0

(c) : The following steps have been taken/being taken for augmentation of availability of power in the country including Rajasthan :

(i) Maximizing generation from existing capacity.

(ii) Demand side management.

(iii) Reduction in T&D losses.

(iv) Energy conservation measures.

(v) Renovation & Modernisation and Life Extension of old and inefficient plants.

(vi) Enhancement of inter-regional exchange of power from surplus region/states to deficit states.

(vii) Early stabilization of ongoing projects.

(viii) It is envisaged to add 660.32 MW in Rajasthan in State Sector during 10th Plan period. In addition the state will also get its due share from the central generating stations (7340 MW) which are proposed to be set up in Northern Region during 10th Plan.

Question : POWER PLANTS IN RAJASTHAN

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