RAJYA SABHA
A capacity addition
target of 41,110 MW has been fixed for 10th Plan.
Effective mechanisms have been put in place to ensure timely
completion of the projects and achievement of the targeted capacity
during 10th Plan.
In addition to
the benefits from new generating capacity, the power supply
position is expected to further improve through :
- An additional capacity of 3000
MW is expected to come from renewable sources of energy. In
addition, supply of 1000 MW from Tala Hydroelectric Project
in Bhutan is expected in the 10th Plan.
- Undertaking energy conservation
measures for which the Energy Conservation Act has been enacted
and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency constituted.
- Reducing technical losses in
distribution. The Accelerated Power Development and Reforms
Programme (APDRP) is designed for the attainment of this objective.
- Undertaking Renovation and Modernisation
(R&M) of existing power stations which combined with improved
Operation and Maintenance practices would lead to higher availability
and generation.
- Export of power from surplus
to deficit region through the gradual development of a National
Grid to optimise utilisation of generating capacity on an
all India basis.
- Installation of captive generating
plants. The new Electricity Bill provides for a liberal framework
for construction of captive power plants freely.
This information
was given by Smt. Jayawanti Mehta, Minister of State for Power,
in a written reply to a question by Smt. Shabana Azmi and Dr.
T.Subbarami Reddy in the Rajya Sabha today.
