Question : KAHALGAON PROJECT



(a) whether foundation stone of 1320 Megawatt capacity project to enhance the power production in NTPC, Kahalgaon was laid on 29th April, 2002;

(b) if so, the amount estimated to be spent on the project; and

(c) the time by which the said project is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) to (c) : Foundation stone for Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Project Stage-II in Bhagalpur District of Bihar was laid on 29.04.2002. The estimated cost of project works out to Rs.5069 crores and the project has been identified for benefits in Tenth Plan.