Bokaro 'B' Thermal Power Station Turbo-generators - Ministry of Power
Bokaro 'B' Thermal Power Station Turbo-generators - Ministry of Power
Bokaro 'B' Thermal Power Station Turbo-generators - Ministry of Power
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<strong>of</strong> the project, inclusive <strong>of</strong> IDC <strong>of</strong> Rs. 95.59 Crores, is<br />
estimated to cost Rs. 889.95 crores. The total cost <strong>of</strong> the<br />
project including IDC at September. 1988 price level, is Rs.<br />
2567.97 crores.<br />
4.8.4 The project will generate 7447 million units <strong>of</strong> energy<br />
at a cot <strong>of</strong> 24.66p per unit at bus bar, providing peaking<br />
benefits to the Northern region. Besides direct benefits from<br />
the project by sale <strong>of</strong> power, the indirect benefits to the region<br />
by way <strong>of</strong> increase in agricultural and industrial production<br />
will also be substantial.<br />
FORMATION OF THE CORPORATION<br />
4.8.5 Nathpa Jhakri <strong>Power</strong> Corporation Limited was<br />
incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 on 24th May,<br />
1988 with the main object <strong>of</strong> executing the Nathpa Jhakri<br />
Hydroelectric Project under the overall supervision <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors comprising <strong>of</strong> whole-time Directors and the<br />
part-time Directors representing various Departments <strong>of</strong><br />
Government <strong>of</strong> India.<br />
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE<br />
PROJECT<br />
4.8.6 The World Bank has approved a loan equivalent to<br />
US$ 437 millions towards part-financing <strong>of</strong> the Project and the<br />
same has become effective w.e.f., 30th January, 1990. Besides<br />
Plan funds co-lateral financing from other sources shall be<br />
required to meet the total cost <strong>of</strong> the project.<br />
APPOINTMENT OF EXPERTS AND<br />
CONSULTANTS<br />
4.8.7 In order to obtain advice on different technical issues,<br />
from time to time, in the implementation <strong>of</strong> the Project, a roster<br />
and a permanent panel <strong>of</strong> experts has been constituted.<br />
4.8.8 Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Central Water<br />
Commission (CWC) have been appointed as the Principal<br />
Consultants while the joint-venture comprising <strong>of</strong> M/s. Nippon<br />
Koei Company Limited, Japan, M/s. Water and <strong>Power</strong><br />
Consultancy Services (India) Limited, India and M/s<br />
Electrowatt Engineering Services Limited, Switzerland have<br />
been appointed as the retainer consultants to render advice<br />
during project execution and commissioning.<br />
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220 KV, Four Circuit tower, tested at CPRI for the first time in India.<br />
MAJOR CIVIL WORKS OF THE PROJECT<br />
4.8.9 For executing the Major Civil Works <strong>of</strong> the Project<br />
internationally renowned contractors have already been<br />
prequalified and the Bidding Documents for the purposes <strong>of</strong>