NEW
POWER PROJECTS IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH
Implementation of
hydro-electric projects in the Central Sector is generally taken
up under a three-stage clearance procedure under which investment
approval is accorded in three stages for (i) survey and investigation
and preparation of Detailed Project Report and pre-construction
activity including land acquisition (Stage-II); and (iii) execution
of the main project works (Stage-III). Implementation of these
projects will depend upon a number of factors which include tying
up of all statutory clearances, funding aspects, arrangements
for transmission/evacuation of power from the project and commercial
agreements regarding sale of power.
Two projects have
already been accorded second stage clearance under the three stages
clearance procedure. (i) Kameng Hydro-electric Project (600 MW)
in Arunachal Pradesh has been accorded second stage clearance
under three stage clearance at a cost of Rs.94.54 crore for execution
by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation and the project is
likely to be commissioned in about seven years from the date of
investment approval, (ii) Lower Subansiri Hydro-electric Project
in Arunachal Pradesh with an installed capacity of 2000 MW to
be implemented by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation has
also been accorded second stage clearance. This project is likely
to be commissioned in seven years from the date of investment
approval.
This information
was given by Smt. Jayawanti Mehta, Minister of State for Power
in a written reply to a question by Shri Haribhau Shankar Mahale
in Lok Sabha today.
