Question : CLEARANCE TO NTPC PROJECT



(a) whether the Ministry has received request for approval of the 2x660 Megawatt, Bilhaur Project of the NTPC in Uttar Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken/to be taken by the Ministry in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRIMATI JAYANTHI NATARAJAN)

(a) No Sir.The Ministry of Environment & Forests have not received any application seeking environmental clearance from NTPC for its 2x660 MW Bilhaur Project.

(b) & (c) Does not arise.