(a) whether the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has
entered into a joint venture with any coal companies to develop coal mines for
its Farakka (West Bengal) and Kahalgaon (Bihar) thermal power projects; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the share of NTPC and coal companies in
the joint venture?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI )
(a) : Yes, Madam. NTPC has informed that they have entered into a
Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Coal India Limited to develop coal mines at
Brahmini & Chichro Patsimal Coal Blocks located in the State of Jharkhand.
Coal from these blocks will be used for NTPC`s Farakka and Kahalgaon
Expansion Projects.
(b) : JVA between CIL & NTPC signed on 12.10.2009.
The equity share of NTPC & CIL will be 50:50 in the JV Company.