(a) the details and the number of power generation projects for which the responsibility of
making equipments has been entrusted to the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL);
(b) the target fixed for power generation from these projects during the Eleventh Five Year Plan;
(c) whether the work of several projects of BHEL are lagging behind the target; and
(d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI ARUN YADAV)
(a) & (b): 124 number of utility power generation projects aggregating to 73,234 MW have been
entrusted to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for commissioning in 11th and 12th Plan
periods, as of mid-August 2010. Out of this, in 93 projects aggregating to 56,628 MW, BHEL’s
scope is limited to main plant package, Balance of Plant (BoP) being in the customer’s scope.
Out of 73, 234 MW, 33,145 MW is targeted for Eleventh Five Year Plan.
(c) & (d): Yes, Madam. Some projects are on delayed path due to various reasons.
The setting up of power plant is a complex process and is dependent on the performance of
several players. In majority of the projects targeted during 11th Plan for capacity addition,
BHEL’s scope of work is limited to Boiler and Turbine Generators package, whereas the balance
scope of work viz., BoP and civil works are in customer’s (Project developer’s) scope.
The Department of Heavy Industry regularly monitors the progress of implementation of various
power projects by BHEL, to ensure that in spite of delays due to various factors beyond the
control of the Company, BHEL puts in adequate extra efforts to minimize the slippages in
commissioning of the projects.