(a) the details of sources of power generation in every State and the quantum of power generated there from during the last three years, State/UT-wise;
(b) the details of pending power projects, State/UT-wise;
(c) the names of pending power projects especially in respect of Gujarat and the time by which these projects are likely to be completed; and
(d) the action being taken by the Government in this direction?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
( SHRI R.K. SINGH)
(a) : Source wise and state wise details of power generation from Conventional Sources (Thermal, Nuclear & Hydro (above 25 MW capacity)) & Renewable Energy Sources during the last three years and current year 2019-20 (up to May, 2019) are given at Annexure-I & II respectively.
(b) & (c) : After enactment of Electricity Act 2003, generation of electricity has been de-licensed. As per information available in the CEA, details of thermal power projects (units) under construction in the country including Gujarat is given at Annexure- III. The state-wise list of under construction hydro electric projects (above 25 MW) is given at Annexure -IV.
(d): The action taken by the Government for early completion of these projects are:
(i): Central Electricity Authority (CEA) monitors the progress of under construction power projects through frequent site visits and interaction with the developers and equipment suppliers. CEA holds review meetings periodically with the developers and other stakeholders to identify and resolve issues critical for commissioning of the projects.
(ii) Regular reviews are also undertaken by Ministry of Power, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Cabinet Secretariat to identify the constraint areas and facilitate faster resolution of inter-ministerial and other outstanding issues.
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