PERFORMANCE BUDGET 1998-99 - Ministry of Power

Indicated below are the Transmission lines expected to be completed during 1998-99:
Project name Status
1. Kathalguri Transmission system 03/99
2. RAPP - B 03/99
3. Kayamkulam 03/99
4. Jeypore-Gajuwaka HVDC B/B & AC system 02/99
5. Kopili-Misa (Kopili Stage-I Extn.) 06/98
6. Augmentation NER 03/99
7. Agartala Gas 03/99
8. Kaiga APP 12/98
9. Neyveli-Bahoor 06/98
5. CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
5.1 Central Electricity Authority (CEA), a statutory organisation constituted under Sec.3(1) of
Electricity Supply Act, 1948 has played an important role in formulating policies and
programmes for power development in the country and in planning and coordinating the
various development activities in the Power Sector. CEA has been carrying out detailed
system planning studies with a view to identifying the generating capacity additions and
transmission system requirements in the short and long time-frame. Such studies continued in
the year 1997-98. As part of its planning activities, CEA conducts detailed power surveys on
a regular basis. CEA has also been carrying out close monitoring of the construction of
generation and transmission projects to ensure timely completion by identifying bottlenecks
and problem areas and initiation of remedial measures/actions.
5.2 In order to improve the performance level of power stations, CEA has been monitoring the
operation of the power stations and rendering assistance in solving the operation and
maintenance problems. CEA has also been laying stress on Renovation and Modernisation of
power stations with a view to improving their performance and extending their life cycle.
CEA ensures the timely clearance of these schemes besides overall coordination and monitoring
of the physical and financial progress of the schemes. Energy Audit studies for reduction of
secondary fuel oil consumption of selected Thermal Power Stations for improving their efficiency
have also been taken up.
5.3 CEA has been playing the lead role in promoting integrated operation and regional grid systems
and the evolution of a National Grid. The Regional Load Despatch Centres (RLDCs) operated
by CEA continued to coordinate the regional grid operations and monitor in real time the
security of the Grid and delivery of shares from the Central
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