(a) the share of power presently being given to Rajasthan from Rajasthan Atomic Power Station
(RAPS);
(b) whether the State Government of Rajasthan has been demanding for enhancement of its share
of power from RAPS;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Union Government thereto; and
(d) the time by when the Rajasthan will get its due share?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (INDEPENDENT CHARGES), PMO,
PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS(SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)
(a) Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS) has four units in operation and two units in
advanced stages of construction. The power of units 1&2 is fully allocated to Rajasthan in
addition to 36% share from units 3&4.
(b) Yes, Sir.Since the unit 2,has been shut down for En-masse feeder replacement.
(c) The allocation from central generating stations is adjusted from time to time
considering the requirements of the beneficiary states and availability of power in an
electricity region. Rajasthan has also a share of 13% from Narora Atomic Power Station in Uttar
Pradesh.
(d) Unit 2 of RAPS, with full allocation of 200 MWe to Rajasthan, will commence operation
from September 2009. Rajasthan will also have a share of 20% from units 5&6 of RAPS, which are
expected to come on line in 2009-10.