(a) whether several power plants in the country are not in operation at present;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor during each of the last
three years and the current year, plant and State-wise;
(c) whether any steps have been taken by the Government for revival of
such power plants along with the action plan chalked out in this regard to meet
the demand and supply in the country particularly during the peak season; and
(d) if so, the details thereof, plant-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER
( SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA )
(a) & (b) : Six thermal power plants with aggregate capacity of 615 MW are
not in operation as on 31st July, 2013. The plant and state-wise details of
power plants not in operation along with the reasons is given at Annex.
(c) & (d) : Responsibility for revival of non-operational plants rests with the
respective State Government / concerned Agency / Power Utility. The status of
action taken in the case of such power plants is as below :
(i) Barauni thermal power plant located in Bihar is under planned
Renovation & Modernization (R&M) programme to enhance its
performance and is expected to be completed by December, 2013; and
(ii) Other five power plants given at Annex. are shut down due to obsolete
Technology or high fuel cost and cannot be revived because of
uneconomical operation.