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PROJECTS IN NORTH-EAST
In North-East, NHPC has already commissioned Loktak
project (installed capacity of 105 MW) in Manipur, which is
under operation. Subansiri Lower project (2000 MW) in
Arunachal Pradesh is under active construction. 2 projects
(including one project in joint venture) with total aggregate
1. Loktak Power Station (105 MW), Manipur:
The project was commissioned in May 1983. Since
commissioning, the project has generated total 11899 MUs
till Nov-07.
2. Subansiri Lower Project (2000 MW), Arunachal
Pradesh:
Govt. Sanction to the project was conveyed by Ministry of
Power vide letter dated 9.9.2003. All major Civil, E&M and
HM works stand awarded. Formal Forest Clearance was
accorded by MOEF on 10.10.2004. The project is in active
construction stage. The project was scheduled to be
commissioned by Sept-2010 as per Govt. Sanction.
However, as per the current progress of work, the project
is now expected to be commissioned by Jan-2012.
3. Loktak Downstream (66 MW), Manipur:
Govt. Sanction of the project with installed capacity of
90 MW was conveyed vide MOP letter dated 30.12.1999
but no major works could be taken up due to adverse law
and order situation. In a meeting taken by Secretary
(Power), GOI on 17.7.06, it has been decided that the
project shall be executed in Joint Venture partnership
between NHPC and Govt. of Manipur. Accordingly, NHPC
had prepared DPR for the revised proposal with installed
capacity of 3066 MW, are under Govt. Sanction / clearance.
In addition, 4 projects with total aggregate capacity of
5100 MW are under FR / DPR stage. List of NHPC projects
in North East is as follows:
S.No. Name of Project State Capacity (MW)
Under Operation
1 Loktak Manipur 105
Under Construction
2 Subansiri Lower Arunachal Pradesh 2000
Under Govt. Clearance / Sanction
3 Loktak Downstream $$ Manipur 66
4 Dibang Arunachal Pradesh 3000
Under FR/ DPR Preparation
5 Tawang-I Arunachal Pradesh 750
6 Tawang-II Arunachal Pradesh 750
7 Subansiri Middle Arunachal Pradesh 1600
8 Subansiri Upper Arunachal Pradesh 2000
TOTAL 10271
$$ Joint Venture project between NHPC and Govt. of Manipur
The status of project in North-East is given below:
capacity of 66 MW, which was techno economically cleared
by CEA on 15.11.06. PIB in its meeting held on 23.11.06
has recommended the project for CCEA approval. MOU
has been signed on 14.9.07 with Govt. of Manipur for
execution of the project through a Joint Venture Company.
Formalities for formation of Joint Venture Company are in
process. As directed by MOEF on 16.11.06, NHPC has to
obtain fresh environmental clearance for the revised
proposal. Clearance for pre-construction activities and
approval of terms of reference for undertaking the EIA study,
has been accorded by MOEF vide their letter dated 20.4.07.
EIA & EMP study is in process of award.
4. Dibang Multipurpose (3000 MW), Arunachal
Pradesh
Dibang Multipurpose project has been transferred to NHPC
by Govt of India order dated 4.12.2002 under section 18 A
of the then Electricity Supply Act, 1948. DPR has been
submitted to CEA on 29.12.05 for accord of TEC, which is
under scrutiny. EIA & EMP reports have been finalized and
submitted to MOEF on 13.2.07 for initiating the process of
Public consultation. Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)
signed with Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh on 24.06.07 for
execution of the Project on ownership basis by NHPC alone.
This MOA supercedes the earlier MOU signed on 21.9.06,
which interalia stated that the project will be implemented
under Joint Venture between NHPC and State Govt.