EXPANSION OF NALCO

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LOK SABHA

The National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has submitted a proposal for second phase expansion of the capacities of its Bauxite Mines from 48,00,000 TPY to 63,00,000 TPY, Alumina Refinery from 15,75,000 TPY to 21,00,000 TPY, Aluminium Smelter from 3,45,000 TPY to 4,60,000 TPY and Captive Power Plant from 8 X 120 MW to 10 X 120 MW at a total investment of Rs. 4091.51 crores. It is to be financed through internal resources and commercial borrowings.

Giving this information in a written reply to the question of Shri C.N. Singh and others in Lok Sabha today, The Minister of State for Mines Shri Ramesh Bais stated that the proposal is being examined by the Government.