(a) whether budget outlay for Rural Electrification Corporation for the years
1998-99 and 1999-2000 has been sharply curtailed in comparison to the last year;
(b): if so, the reasons and its justification therefor;
(c) whether Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar and Rajasthan
would be highly affected due to decline in plan outlay; and
(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA)
(a) : Yes, sir. The foundation stone of a thermal power plant was laid by the Hon`ble
Prime Minister at North Karanpura on 06.03.1999.
(b) : Site specific studies and investigations are presently under progress and
feasibility report is under preparation. Subject to timely linkages/clearances and funding
tie up, the project is likely to be started during the Xth Plan period.
(c) : In view of above, does not arise.