Question : SUPERCRITICAL THERMAL POWER PROJECTS

(a) the present status of the on-going supercritical thermal power projects in the country;

(b) whether the power equipment for supercritical thermal power projects have been purchased;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the extent to which these projects will help in reducing the gap between demand and supply of power in the country?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER(SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)

(a) to (d): As per the information available,13 supercritical thermal power projects with an estimated installed capacity of 27420 MW are under construction presently. The main plant equipments for these projects have already been ordered. Details are enclosed.