(a) whether the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has the necessary expertise
to undertake power equipment manufacturing activities;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether NTPC is diversifying into power equipment manufacturing business;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the time by which the production is scheduled to be started and the places where the
production will be done?
THE MINISTER OF POWER
( SHRI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE )
(a) & (b) : As on date, NTPC does not have necessary expertise to undertake power
equipment manufacturing activities on its own. However, NTPC can partner with a strategic
partner who can bring the expertise in manufacturing which in combination with NTPC`s
strength in planning, Engineering, Project Management, Operational Expertise can be used to
develop a viable equipment manufacturer and EPC contractor.
(c) to (e) : NTPC has decided to take 44.6% stake of Government of Kerala in
Transformers and Electricals Kerala, Ltd. (TELK) Kerala. An agreement to this effect has
been signed amongst NTPC, TELK and Government of Kerala on 23.06.2007. TELK is a
state owned Company in the business of manufacturing of Transformers. TELK, which is
located at Angamali in Ernakulam District of Kerala is already manufacturing Transformers of
different types and capacities.