(a) whether the Government has reviewed the performance of thermal power plants in the
country;
(b) if so, the details of the power generation capacity of these plants at present, State-wise;
(c) whether the private agencies are involved in the power generation and distribution in the
country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF POWER ( SHRI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE )
(a) & (b) : Yes, Sir. The performance of thermal power plants in the country is reviewed
by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on regular basis and the performance of thermal
power stations of Central Sector power utilities is reviewed by the Ministry of Power.
A Statement indicating the details of power generation capacity of thermal
power stations (as on 31.10.2007) in various States is at Annexure-I.
(c) & (d) : Yes, Sir. The Statements indicating the State-wise details of thermal and hydro
power stations in the private sector and the private agencies involved in power distribution in
various States are at Annexure-II and III respectively.