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CWC with inputs of certain investigations results
by NHPC. Recently CWC has changed Dam
Axis. Tentative schedule for completion of DPR
is June’04.
12. Lakhwar Vyasi HE Project (420MW),
Uttranchal.
An MOU was signed on 1.11.2003 between
NHPC and Government of Uttranchal. Collection
of data/records for preparation of revised DPR is
in progress.
13. Kotlibhel HE Project (850 MW)
Uttranchal Government has entrusted the
Kotlibhel Project to NHPC and MOU was signed
between NHPC and Uttranchal Government on
22.9.03, which envisages cascade development
of Kotlibhel Project. Stage-I estimate amounting
to Rs.22.85 crorers for preparation of FR of the
three stage of the project submitted to CEA on
01.12.03. Based on reconnaissance survey and
preliminary study, NHPC has proposed three
stage development.
A KOTLI BHEL STAGE-IA (At Mudeth): It is
proposed to be constructed on river
Bhagirathi, 2 kms upstream of Devprayag
with an installed capacity of 300MW.
B KOTLI BHEL SAGE-IB(At Pali) It is
proposed to be constructed on river
Alaknanda, 6 kms upstream of Devpryag
with an installed capacity of 250 MW.
C KOTLI BHEL SAGE-I I (Near Kaudiyala):
It is proposed to be constructed on river
Ganga, 20 Kms downstream of Devprayag
with installed capacity of 300 MW.
Site clearance (Stage-I) for Kotlibhel cascade
scheme has been accorded by MOEF through
their letter dated: 20.10.03. Survey &
Investigation works are in progress.
E JOINT VENTURE PROJECTS.
1. Indira Sagar HE Project (8x125 MW),
Madhya Pradesh
The project is under execution by NHDC, a
Joint Venture Company with equity
participation of MOP/NHPC and GOMP
incorporated in Aug. 2000 to take up
execution of Indira Sagar HE Project (1000
MW) and Omkareshwar Project (520 MW).
The Government has accorded sanction for
incorporation of NHDC and cost estimate
for execution of Indira Sagar project in March,
2002. The construction of all the project
components are going as per approved
2.
schedule and the project is to be
commissioned by May, 2005. However with
the pace of the work, 4 Units of the project
have already been commissioned by March
2004 much ahead of schedule. The overall
project is expected to be completed by
December 2004.
Omkareshwar HE Project (8x65 MW),
Madhya Pradesh
CCEA approval has been accorded on
29.05.2003. Notification of award for the
work of turnkey execution of (8x65 MW)
520 MW Omkareshwar project has also been
issued to M/s Jai Prakash – Voith Simens
Consortium, New Delhi on 09.06.2003. The
contractor has started mobilizing resources
to take up construction of the project and
many of construction activities have since
been started in full swing. The infrastructure
works are also in full swing.
3 Purulia Pumped Storage Scheme (4x225
MW), West Bengal.
PIB meeting to consider formation of Joint
Venture and investment decisions was held
on 24.03.04. Minutes of meeting awaited.
Tripartite Power Purchase Agreement with
Govt. of W. B., WBPDC, for purchase of
input power and with Govt. of W.B., WBSEB
for sale of generated power has been signed
on 02.08.2003. CEA vide letter dated
19.9.03, has expressed that point raised by
it on Revised Cost Estimate have been
resolved.
F SMALL HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS
1. Kambang Small HE Project (6 MW), Ar.
Pradesh
The Project is under execution by NHPC
on deposit basis from Arunachal State
Government and construction works are
going on in full swing. Commissioning of
the project is expected shortly.
2 Sippi Small HE Project (4 MW), Ar.
Pradesh
The Project is under execution by NHPC
on deposit basis from Arunachal State
Government and construction works are
going on in full swing. Commissioning of
the project is expected shortly.
G DEVELOPMENT
POWER
OF GEOTHERMAL
NHPC has been appointed as a Nodal
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