Question : Nuclear Power Plants

(a) whether the demand of power has been increasing in the country;

(b) if so, the State-wise details thereof including in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu and the estimated power demand for the coming years along with the steps being taken by the Government to meet this increasing demand;

(c) whether nuclear power plants are being established along with electricity generating plants of other technologies to meet the electricity requirements of the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof, State wise including Tamil Nadu; and

(e) the details of the funds sanctioned, allocated and utilized for these plants so far along with their present status and the target set for establishment of these plants?

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR.JITENDRA SINGH):

(a) The demand of electricity in the country is increasing.

(b) The comparative details of State/UT-wise actual demand and supply of electricity (including in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu) in terms of Energy during the current year i.e., 2019-20 (up to October, 2019), as compared to same period of last year, are enclosed at Annexure-I.

As per 19th Electric Power Survey (EPS) Report published by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in January 2017, the estimated demand in terms of electrical Energy Requirement of all the States and UTs in the country along with Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, for the years 2019-20 to 2024-25 is enclosed at Annexure-II.

To meet the estimated electricity demand, Power Projects having capacity of 59,615.65 MW which includes 42281.15 MW Thermal (Coal+Gas), 12,034.5 MW Hydro and 5,300 MW Nuclear are at various stages of construction in the country. Further, Government of India has set a target of 1,75,000 MW installed capacity from renewable sources by the end of 2021-22 which includes 1,00,000 MW from Solar, 60,000 MW from Wind, 10,000 MW from Biomass and 5000 MW from small Hydro.

(c) Yes, Sir.

(d)&(e) The details are enclosed as Annexure-III.


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