21st February, 2003
Ministry of Railways  


RAILWAY POWER GENERATION PLANTS


Rajya Sabha

The Railways are considering to install power generation plant(s) jointly with National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) for its own use.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed with NTPC on 18th February, 2002 for exploring the possibilities of setting up of Joint Venture Power Project(s). As per MOU, Project Committee of Railways & NTPC has been formed for preparation of techno-economic feasibility study report. The Committee is yet to submit its report and on the basis of the report, appropriate action will be taken.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways, Shri Bandaru Dattatraya in a written reply to a question from Shri Dina Nath Mishra in the Rajya Sabha today.

 
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