(a) the progress made in the execution of four proposed Hydel Power Projects viz., Shivasamudram, Mekedatu in Karnataka and Rasimanal, Hogenakal in Tamil Nadu;
(b) whether the National Hydel Power Corporation has been given a time bound programme in respect of achieving the targets set under the projects and the finances involved therein;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER
( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )
(a) to (d) : In order to take up the integrated development of
hydro-electric projects based on the interim order of the Cauvery
Water Dispute Tribunal, the National Hydro-electric Power
Corporation (NHPC) is preparing a plan for optimal utilisation of
the untapped hydroelectric potential estimated at 1140 MW of the
Cauvery river (Shivasamudram 270 MW, Mekedatu 550 MW, Rasimanal
200 MW and Hogenakkal 120 MW).
NHPC would be prepared to execute, operate and
maintain the four projects which would generate cheap power,
subject to the Government of Karnataka and the Government of
Tamil Nadu coming to a mutually satisfactory agreement on sharing
of power from these projects.