(a) whether various power projects in the public sector are not functioning properly thus leading to shortage of power in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of the proposals for setting up of gas based power projects submitted by various States to the Union Government for approval;
(d) whether the Union Government has accorded approval to all such power projects; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER,
COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES
( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )
(a) & (b) : No, Madam.
(c) to (e) : Electricity is a concurrent subject. As per Electricity Act, 2003, electricity generation is a delicensed activity and any State or generating companies set up by the State may establish a gas based power project taking into consideration issues like viability, availability of gas, etc. However, developers were advised not to set up any new gas based plants till 2015-16 as no additional gas was likely to be available till that time.
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