Question : GRANTS FOR HYDEL THERMAL ENERGY



(a) whether the Government have sanctioned Central grants separately for Hydel and Thermal Energy to all the States; and

(b) if so, the amount sanctioned during the last three years and for the current financial years, State-wise and year-wise?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )

(a): At present there is no scheme to sanction grants for Hydel and Thermal Energy to the States.

(b): Question does not arise.