rajya sabha starred question no.02...

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO.02

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.11.2014

ADVERTISEMENTS ISSUED BY PGCIL

*2. SHRI SALIM ANSARI:

Will the Minister of POWER

be pleased to state:

(a) the names of federations/organizations to whom advertisements were issued by the

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for their brochures/souvenirs during

the last six months with the purpose of bringing such publications and the amount paid to

each publication;

(b) whether PGCIL has favoured brochures/souvenirs over regular monthly/bi-

monthly magazines;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the details of request letters received from monthly/bi-monthly magazines during

the last six months and the names of those which have been released advertisements

along with the details of selection process?

A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER,

COAL AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) to (d) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF STARRED

QUESTION NO. 02 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE RAJYA SABHA ON 24.11.2014

REGARDING ADVERTISEMENTS ISSUED BY PGCIL.

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(a) : The names of federations/organizations to whom advertisements were

issued by the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for their

brochures/souvenirs during the last six months along with amount paid to each

publication is attached at Annex-I. The purpose of releasing these advertisements was to

build goodwill and establish corporate image in various segments of society.

(b) : No, Sir.

(c) : Does not arise.

(d) : The details of request letters received from monthly/bi-monthly magazines

during the last six months and the names of these who have been released advertisements

is attached at Annex-II.

As regards the selection process for the magazines, PGCIL releases

advertisements depending on budget availability and publicity requirement.

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ANNEX-I

ANNEX REFERRED TO IN PART (a) OF THE STATEMENT LAID IN REPLY TO

STARRED QUESTION NO. 02 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE RAJYA SABHA ON

24.11.2014 REGARDING ADVERTISEMENTS ISSUED BY PGCIL.

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The names of federations / organizations to whom advertisements were issued by the

POWERGRID for their brochures/souvenirs during the last six months :

S. No. Name of federation/ organisation Amount paid

(in Rupees)

1 St.Xavier College, Ranchi 10000

2 Sree Swaminatha Swami Seva Samaj 15000

3 All India Management Association 25000

4 Ex-ONGC Employee's Association 25000

5 Moti Bagh Nanakpura Puja Samity 20000

6 Sarbojanin Durgotsav Samiti 20000

7 Public Relation Society of India (PRSI) 10000

8 IWPC (Indian Women's Press Corps) 50000

9 Vaishali Cultural Association 2000

10 Sushant Lok Cultural Society 6000

11 Prachi Sarbojanin Matribandana Welfare Society 10000

12 Indraprastha Matri Mandir Nirman Society 4000

13 Delhi Durga Charitable & Cultural Samiti 5000

14 Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samity 3000

15 Co-operative Ground Durga Puja Samity 8000

16 Aikotaan Kalibari O Sewa Samiti 4000

17 Chittaranjan Park Kali Mandir Society 5000

18 M.B. Road Durga Puja Samity 5000

19 Efforts Group, Elder day celebration, Delhi, magazines. 20000

20 Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan 30000

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ANNEX-II

ANNEX REFERRED TO IN PART (d) OF THE STATEMENT LAID IN REPLY TO STARRED QUESTION

NO. 02 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE RAJYA SABHA ON 24.11.2014 REGARDING ADVERTISEMENTS

ISSUED BY PGCIL.

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The details of request letters received from monthly/ bi-monthly magazines during the last six months and the

names of these who have been released advertisements

Sl. No Name of the Magazines from which request received Released/Not released

1 Mottos India, Yearly souvenirs Released

2 Indian Infrastructure Released

3 Lafz (Mehfil-e-Adab Ras-Rang) Released

4 Bureaucracy Today Released

5 Abhinav Meemansa Released

6 Business Today Released

7 Economic & Political Weekly Released

8 Kaumudi Released

9 Shilpa Bichitra Released

10 Centre of Indian Trade Unions (Nandan) Released

11 Sanmarg Pvt.Ltd Released

12 Bhartiya Bhasha evam Kender Released

13 Naya Path Released

14 Loknayak Jayaprakash Studies Development (jai prabha) Released

15 India Foundation for rural Development Studies (SOPAN Step) Released

16 Mahila Adhikar Abhiyaan Released

17 CRPF, Half marathon,Delhi Released

18 Press Club of India Released

19 IWPC (Indian Women's Press Corps) Released

20 Power Line (India Infrastructure Publishing Pvt. Ltd.) not Released

21 New Media (CSR Mandate ) not Released

22 Forbes not Released

23 Shubh Yatra (Flight Magazine) not Released

24 Jan Jan Tak not Released

25 Voice Society not Released

26 Nai Sadi not Released

27 Focus not Released

28 AAHE Mahabahu not Released

29 Arogya Sanghita not Released

30 Shilpayan not Released

31 Media Today not Released

32 Agriculture Today not Released

33 BPN Today not Released

34 Peoples Victory not Released

35 Maharaja Agrasen Samachar not Released

36 Seasonal Magazine not Released

37 Rail Bandhu not Released

38 Flair Talk not Released

39 Indian Dream not Released

40 Tikhi Mirchi not Released

41 Scope not Released

42 Delhi Siasat not Released

43 Fortune India not Released

44 The Trade Fair not Released

45 Life Positive not Released

46 Press News of India not Released

47 Jhanavi not Released

48 Value Research not Released

49 Business at Zero Hour not Released

50 Dalit Awaj not Released

51 India Telling not Released

52 Uday India not Released

53 National Techonolgy Institute Released

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



POOR STATE OF POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

*18. DR. PRADEEP KUMAR BALMUCHU:



(a) whether it is a fact that power transmission system in the country is in a poor state

and needs to be overhauled;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps being taken by Government to rectify the system?

A N S W E R




(a) to (c) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF STARRED


REGARDING POOR STATE OF POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM.

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(a) & (b) : No, Sir. The country has got a very large and robust transmission network.

Upto October 2014, it comprised about 3,03,051 circuit kilometer (Ckm.) of transmission

lines of 220 kV and above level and about 5,65,905 MVA (Megavolt Ampere) of

transformation capacity. All the regional grids, namely, Northern Region, Western

Region, Eastern Region, Northern-Eastern Region and Southern Region have been inter-

connected and are operating in a synchronous mode.

(c) : Strengthening and extension of the grid is a continuous activity in tune

with increase in demand and generation capacity of electricity. During the 12th Plan, it is

targeted to construct 1,07,440 Ckm. of transmission lines and build 2,82,750 MVA of

transformation capacity. As against this target, 46,593 Ckm. of transmission lines and

1,59,847 MVA of transformation capacity has already been commissioned.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



STEPS TO MEET POWER SHORTAGE

*19. SHRI AVINASH RAI KHANNA:



(a) whether, to improve the country's power situation, the Central Government has

asked the State Governments to take steps to meet the gap in demand and supply during

the next few months;

(b) if so, the State Government's response thereto;

(c) whether the Central Government proposes to extend help to the State

Governments to meet the target; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

A N S W E R




(a) to (d) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF STARRED


REGARDING STEPS TO MEET POWER SHORTAGE. *********

(a) to (d): Electricity is a concurrent subject. Supply and distribution of electricity to

various consumers in a State / UT is within the purview of the respective State

Government / State Power Utility. The Central Government supplements the efforts of

the State Governments by establishing power plants and transmission systems in Central

Sector through Central Power Sector Undertakings (CPSUs).

The Central Government is taking the following steps to mitigate the

shortcomings in supply of power:

(i) Generation capacity addition of 88,537 MW has been targeted for the 12th

Plan

from conventional sources. As against this, 48,026 MW has already been

achieved.

(ii) Transmission lines of 1,07,440 ckm and 2,82,740 MVA transformation

capacity have been targeted for the 12th

Plan. As against this, 45,570 ckm of

transmission lines and 1,56,354 MVA of transformation capacity has been

achieved.

(iii) Two new schemes have been approved by the Government, namely Deendayal

Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojna and Integrated Power Development Scheme for

strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution networks and for

segregation of agricultural feeders.

(iv) Government of India has taken initiative to prepare Action Plans for providing

24x7 Power For All (PFA) in partnership with the States.

(v) Renovation & Modernization (R&M) of old power plants is planned by the

concerned State and Central Power Utilities for improving the Plant Load

Factor of power stations.

(vi) The gap in indigenous coal availability is being met through enhanced coal

production and coal imports for increased generation by thermal plants.

(vii) Promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency and demand side

management measures.

(viii) In order to support financial viability of State Distribution Utilities (Discoms),

the Central Government had notified a Financial Restructuring Plan (FRP).

(ix) Expeditious resolution of issues relating to environmental and forest

clearances.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.80


POWER DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE

80. SHRIMATI JAYA BACHCHAN:



(a) whether Government has taken note of the poor power distribution infrastructure in the

country;

(b) if so, whether Government plans to improve the same;

(c) if so, the details of the plan in this regard including targets and budget required; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

A N S W E R




(a) to (d) : As per the Electricity Act, 2003 distribution of electricity is the responsibility of

Distribution Licensee. However, to supplement the efforts of the states, the Central Government

provides financial assistance to the states under various schemes. In order to improve the distribution

sector, financial assistance is provided to the states through:

(i) Restructured Accelerated Power Development & Reforms Programme (R-APDRP): Re-

structured APDRP was approved as Central Sector Scheme on 31.07.2008 with total outlay of

Rs. 51,577 crores for IT enablement & strengthening of distributions sector. The focus of

programme is urban areas – towns and cities with population more than 30,000 (10,000 for special

category states).

Projects under the scheme are taken up in two parts. Part-A is for establishing IT

enabled system for energy accounting / auditing and SCADA for big cities (population: 4 lacs and

Annual Energy Input: 350MU) whereas Part-B is for regular distribution up-gradation &

strengthening projects. Initially funds for projects under both the parts would be provided through

loan. The entire amount of loan for Part-A projects would be converted into grant on the completion

the project and up-to 50% (90% for special category States) loan of Part-B projects would be

converted into grant on achieving the 15% AT&C loss in the project area on a sustainable basis. The

completion period for both Part-A and Part-B projects are five years from the sanction date.

Projects worth Rs.39,252 crores covering 1412 towns have been sanctioned under the

programme.

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(ii) Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY): Government of India launched

Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana in 10th

Plan for providing access to electricity to all

households in the country with a capital subsidy of Rs.5000 crores. The scheme was continued in XI

Plan with a capital subsidy of Rs. 34,000 crores. The Government of India has approved the

continuation of RGGVY in 12th

and 13th

Plan with a capital subsidy of Rs.35,447 crores.

So far, under RGGVY in the country, electrification of 1,08,703 unelectrified villages,

intensification of 3.12 lakhs partially electrified villages and electricity connection to 2.20 crores

BPL households, have been achieved till 31.10.2014.

Additionally, 273 projects during 12th Plan of RGGVY covering 12,468 unelectrified

villages, 2,31,935 partially electrified villages and 133.2 lakhs BPL households at a project cost of

Rs.23,578.29 crores have also been sanctioned.

(iii) National Electricity Fund (NEF): Government of India launched the National Electricity

Fund (Interest Subsidy Scheme) in July, 2012 to provide Interest Subsidy on loans raised by both

Public & Private Distribution Companies (Discoms), for capital works sanctioned by financial

institutions to improve the infrastructure in Distribution Sector during the FY 2012-13 & 2013-14.

The National Electricity Fund would provide interest subsidy aggregating Rs.8466 crores spread over

14 years of loan disbursement amounting to Rs.25000 crores for Distribution Schemes sanctioned

during the 2 years viz., 2012-13 & 2013-14. The pre-conditions for eligibility are linked to reform

measures taken by the States and the amount of interest subsidy is linked to the progress achieved in

reforms link parameters.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



COVERAGE OF RGGVY

†81. SHRI VISHAMBHAR PRASAD NISHAD:



(a) the number of villages/townships electrified under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran

Yojana (RGGVY) since 2005, so far, State-wise;

(b) whether the work of electrification has been incomplete for many years in various States

including Uttar Pradesh;

(c) whether Government is aware that free of cost connections have not been provided to

Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, so far;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether all the BPL card holders in the country would have electricity connections by

2015-16 by laying L.T. lines and if not, the details thereof?

A N S W E R




(a) : Government of India launched „Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana –

Programme‟ for creation of Rural Electricity Infrastructure & Household Electrification, in April

2005 envisaging providing access to electricity to rural households. Under RGGVY, 648 projects

were sanctioned in the country during X & XI Plan, covering electrification of 1,12,287 un-

electrified villages, intensive electrification of 3.71 lakh electrified villages and release of free

electricity connections to 2.73 crore BPL households. Cumulatively as on 31.10.2014, the

electrification works in 1,08,703 un-electrified villages, intensive electrification of 3.12 lakh

electrified villages have been completed and free electricity connections to 2.20 crore BPL

households have been released including Uttar Pradesh. The State-wise and Year-wise details are

at Annex-I, II & III.

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(b) : Under RGGVY, for the state of Uttar Pradesh, 64 projects were sanctioned under X

Plan covering electrification of 27,761 un-electrified villages, intensive electrification of 2982

electrified villages and released of free electricity connection to 10,62,226 BPL households.

Cumulatively as on 31.10.2014, electrification works in 27,750 un-electrified villages, intensive

electrification in 2,982 have been completed and release of free electricity connection to 10,62,226

BPL households have been released. Out of 64 electrification projects in UP, 59 projects have been

closed as on date.

Beside above, 22 projects have also been sanctioned in UP under Phase-II of XI

Plan under RGGVY covering electrification of 551 un-electrified villages, intensive electrification

of 19,271 electrified villages and release of free electricity connection to 8,57,317 BPL

households. Cumulatively, as on 31.10.2014, electrification works in 39 un-electrified villages,

intensive electrification in 117 have been completed and release of free electricity connection to

5,219 BPL households have been released.

(c) to (e) : Government of India is providing subsidy for release of free electricity connection to

BPL households. Free electricity connections to BPL households are released by the respective

State Power Utility to eligible BPL households as per the sanctioned scope and willingness of BPL

households.

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ANNEX-I

ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 81 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE RAJYA SABHA ON 24.11.2014.

*********** State-wise & Year-wise achievement of electrification of un-electrified villages under RGGVY.

Sr.

No.

States Coverage Achievement Cumulative

Achievement as

on 31.10.2014

Percentage

Achievement

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

(as on

31.10.2014)

1 Andhra Pradesh* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 Arunachal Pradesh 2096 0 0 0 0 215 464 634 387 282 45 2027 97

3 Assam 8427 0 0 84 651 1198 4086 1810 190 125 148 8292 98

4 Bihar 24294 1600 8415 3347 3098 2584 1937 1048 701 206 10 22946 94

5 Chhattisgarh 1731 0 0 0 50 48 77 682 214 164 48 1283 74

6 Gujarat* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

7 Haryana* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

8 Himachal Pradesh 95 0 0 0 0 0 26 52 5 0 8 91 96

9 Jammu & Kashmir 237 0 0 0 46 22 45 35 28 27 5 208 88

10 Jharkhand 18615 0 0 1259 4933 7088 3901 724 181 47 3 18136 97

11 Karnataka 58 47 0 0 11 0 1 2 1 -4 0 58 100

12 Kerala* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

13 Madhya Pradesh 879 0 0 15 69 5 187 228 92 98 70 764 87

14 Maharashtra* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

15 Manipur 882 0 0 36 57 35 143 345 0 0 0 616 70

16 Meghalaya 1867 0 0 0 90 47 13 1022 482 144 21 1819 97

17 Mizoram 145 0 0 0 0 0 36 53 5 13 7 114 79

18 Nagaland 105 0 0 0 0 14 43 22 9 4 0 92 88

19 Odisha 14431 0 0 0 1427 5870 5890 1039 119 84 1 14430 100

20 Punjab* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

21 Rajasthan 4226 230 765 633 158 773 1258 182 138 18 18 4173 99

22 Sikkim 25 0 0 0 0 0 20 5 0 0 0 25 100

23 Tamilnadu* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

24 Telangana* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

25 Tripura 148 0 0 0 0 13 65 49 16 1 0 144 97

26 Uttar Pradesh 28312 7503 16620 2862 695 56 23 0 3 -12 39 27789 98

27 Uttarakhand 1512 87 798 341 175 80 28 2 0 0 0 1511 100

28 West Bengal 4202 352 2108 724 596 326 63 0 16 0 0 4185 100

Total 112287 9819 28706 9301 12056 18374 18306 7934 2587 1197 423 108703 97

*In the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Telangana no un-electrified village was proposed in the DPRs by these States. However, intensive

electrification of already electrified villages are being undertaken in these States.

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ANNEX-II


*********** State wise & year wise achievement of intensive electrification of partially electrified villages under RGGVY

Sr.

No State

Achievement Coverage

Cumulative

Achievement

(as on

31.10.2014)

Percentage

Achievement 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

2014-15

(as on

31.10.2014)

1 Andhra Pradesh# 0 0 5614 11018 2836 1995 4099 965 -625 -1 16155 16155 100

2 Arunachal Pradesh 0 0 0 0 134 388 303 220 250 33 1408 1328 94

3 Assam 0 0 175 655 1942 5887 3013 618 354 108 12900 12752 99

4 Bihar 0 0 0 66 991 2065 1145 830 643 765 18622 6505 35

5 Chhattisgarh 0 0 296 1213 2606 4653 1744 1756 1934 644 16114 14846 92

6 Gujarat 0 625 622 890 1886 3487 6947 1860 -195 22 16176 16144 100

7 Haryana 0 0 15 1150 868 106 605 1932 272 189 5910 5137 87

8 Himachal Pradesh 0 0 0 730 329 0 0 9475 -1315 1015 12093 10234 85

9 Jammu & Kashmir 0 0 169 355 778 404 674 443 328 23 3247 3174 98

10 Jharkhand 0 0 619 1358 1995 941 592 224 57 0 6085 5786 95

11 Karnataka 350 8000 9404 2606 1202 2095 918 100 -962 233 24078 23946 99

12 Kerala 0 0 0 18 11 8 0 144 428 242 1272 851 67

13 Madhya Pradesh 0 0 50 2610 2398 5899 6985 5992 4773 1800 48635 30507 63

14 Maharashtra 0 0 1080 2943 3136 17283 8086 4185 -906 265 36464 36072 99

15 Manipur 0 0 13 56 30 147 155 161 23 0 1378 585 42

16 Meghalaya 0 0 0 117 600 344 476 686 667 24 3145 2914 93

17 Mizoram 0 0 0 0 0 196 142 8 -6 97 570 437 77

18 Nagaland 0 0 0 0 81 296 348 344 41 3 1170 1113 95

19 Odisha 0 0 0 1445 4724 8838 6200 3464 1677 392 27213 26740 98

20 Punjab 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6030 0 6580 6030 92

21 Rajasthan 0 570 7849 5835 4417 7348 3064 4011 182 37 33961 33313 98

22 Sikkim 0 0 0 0 0 325 50 8 6 16 413 405 98

23 Tamilnadu 0 0 0 0 0 4862 5130 -319 0 0 10402 9673 93

24 Telangana Not in existence 0 9746 9746 100

25 Tripura 0 0 0 0 47 192 224 154 35 0 658 652 99

26 Uttar Pradesh 0 0 448 1574 719 214 27 0 0 117 22253 3099 14

27 Uttarakhand 0 2332 2898 1838 1049 572 339 193 243 1284 10790 10748 100

28 West Bengal 0 0 0 0 2217 8442 7698 4130 1022 51 24208 23560 97

Total 350 11527 29252 36477 34996 76987 58964 41584 14956 7359 371646 312452 84

# Includes achievement of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from year 2005-06 to 2013-14

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ANNEX-III


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State-wise & Year-wise release of free electricity connections of BPL connections released under RGGVY

Sl.

No. State Coverage

Achievement Cumulative

Achievement

( as on

31.10.2014)

Percentage

Achievement 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 ( as

on 31.10.2014)

1 Andhra Pradesh# 1997962 0 226654 606750 945368 566518 258751 98232 50570 -2443 -141 1997962 100

2 Arunachal

Pradesh 53312 0 0 0 0 967 9205 11474 7140 18762 1554 49102 92

3 Assam 1270814 0 0 0 32718 189816 352237 232519 101260 204904 51122 1164576 92

4 Bihar 5448300 487 2724 64609 474277 560985 641016 405736 201081 106007 71354 2528276 46

5 Chhattisgarh 1268165 0 0 15302 75592 145990 196552 481971 64504 69538 33782 1083231 85

6 Gujarat 841219 0 10373 67944 116310 85931 420126 102134 26729 11672 0 841219 100

7 Haryana 220605 0 0 6907 16930 69453 90535 10617 19 5432 -720 199173 90

8 Himachal

Pradesh 17494 0 0 0 392 148 3637 5901 5200 927 450 16655 95

9 Jammu &

Kashmir 80021 0 0 4062 3924 14163 8452 13413 9072 14276 1717 69079 86

10 Jharkhand 1470260 0 0 2826 243830 555289 359213 111597 26070 11608 4500 1314933 89

11 Karnataka 923595 12268 107047 255421 226046 134949 48861 49604 24640 16560 13603 888999 96

12 Kerala 125598 0 0 6596 3394 6131 1117 0 35755 60229 4393 117615 94

13 Madhya Pradesh 1838849 0 0 1099 76026 75477 211816 352976 244422 180737 107267 1249820 68

14 Maharashtra 1226185 0 0 56287 145715 429026 403387 126317 21148 32709 5346 1219935 99

15 Manipur 107369 0 0 1300 2056 1640 4397 19421 37 807 24 29682 28

16 Meghalaya 109387 0 0 0 1264 17832 12880 30792 22727 18262 456 104213 95

17 Mizoram 30917 0 0 0 0 378 8129 6236 401 4096 518 19758 64

18 Nagaland 74064 0 0 0 0 4368 13434 10712 9048 8237 767 46566 63

19 Orissa 2883902 0 0 72 144056 650678 1435007 518324 78003 38896 5460 2870496 100

20 Punjab 102176 0 0 0 0 19507 28890 5528 26479 20000 0 100404 98

21 Rajasthan 1263735 0 9236 246142 237727 208695 255939 85783 97324 17163 5432 1163441 92

22 Sikkim 12108 0 0 0 66 7121 2179 417 346 1442 11571 96

23 Tamilnadu 525571 0 0 296 383533 115044 4083 -1754 0 0 501202 95

24 Telangana 752297 Not in existence. 0 752297 100

25 Tripura 117163 0 0 0 0 22085 36886 22015 18516 16383 1272 117157 100

26 Uttar Pradesh 1919543 4060 251628 191576 251575 157263 15818 172574 3037 14695 5219 1067445 56

27 Uttarakhand 261100 0 21539 61642 50111 72382 19596 5288 4035 29000 -2493 261100 100

28 West Bengal 2310299 0 26572 32647 37181 345198 925309 559476 220661 62927 7599 2217570 96

Total 27252010 16815 655773 1621182 3084788 4718468 5883355 3444902 1296541 961730 319923 22003477 81

# Includes combine achievement of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from Year 2005-06 to 2013-14.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



POWER SECTOR COOPORATION BETWEEN

INDIA AND NEPAL

82. DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY:



(a) whether talks on the power sector cooperation was held between the Governments of

India and Nepal recently;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of Power Project Agreements (PPAs) signed between the Governments of

India and Nepal recently;

(d) what would be the total generation capacity expected following these agreements and the

time schedule thereof; and

(e) the amount involved in these projects and whether it would be on Private-Public

Partnership mode or joint venture, etc.?

A N S W E R




(a) to (c) : Yes, Sir. An Agreement between the Government of Nepal and the Government

of the Republic of India on “Electric Power Trade Cross – Border Transmission Interconnection

and Grid connectivity” was signed by the Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Government of Nepal

and Secretary (Power), Ministry of Power, Government of India on 21.10.2014 at Kathmandu in

Nepal. The Agreement would enable strengthening of the Cross-Border Electricity Transmission

and Power Trade between India and Nepal.

(d) & (e) : The total generation capacity expected and the amount to be involved do not form

the part of the aforesaid agreement signed on 21.10.2014.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



RECOVERY OF DUES BY NTPC

83. SHRI AVINASH RAI KHANNA:



(a) whether NTPC has stated that it would suspend power supply to distribution companies

which failed to pay its dues;

(b) if so, the details of such power distribution companies/State Electricity Boards (SEBs)

and the total amount due to be paid to NTPC; and

(c) the strategies to be adopted by NTPC to recover dues from power distribution

companies/SEBs?

A N S W E R




(a) : In case of default in payment of outstanding dues, the Central Electricity

Regulatory Commission (CERC) Regulations, 2010 provide that the generating company can

regulate/suspend power supply to the distribution company. In case of failure in payment of

dues by distribution companies, actions in line with these Regulations are taken from time to

time.

(b) : As on date, no outstanding over dues are payable by power distribution

companies/State Electricity Boards (SEBs) to NTPC.

(c) : The matter of payment is rigorously followed by NTPC at various levels of

beneficiaries/State Governments. In case of non-payment/default in payment by beneficiaries

regulation of power supply in line with CERC Regulations are done.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



TARGET FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION

†84. SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE:



(a) whether any target has been set during the current Five Year Plan for rural electrification

under rural electrification programme;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any decision has been taken to give interest subsidy on loans for rural

electrification; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

A N S W E R




(a) & (b) : Government of India has approved continuation of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen

Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) in 12th

Five Year Plan for electrification of left out villages and

habitations having population above 100. Under RGGVY, 273 projects have been sanctioned in

12th

Plan, covering electrification of 12,468 un-electrified villages, intensive electrification of

2,31,935 electrified villages, electrification of 5,39,993 habitations and release of free electricity

connections to 1.33 crore BPL households.

(c) & (d) : Under RGGVY programme, Government of India is providing 90% of

project cost as capital subsidy and the remaining 10% of the project cost is being contributed by

States through own resources / loan from financial institutions, including REC.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



UMPP IN TAMIL NADU

85. SHRIMATI KANIMOZHI:



(a) what is the status of implementation of Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP) at Cheyyur in

Tamil Nadu;

(b) whether the delay in commissioning of the project has led to cost overrun of about

Rs. 5,000 crore and if so, the details thereof;

(c) what are the reasons for the delay; and

(d) whether there has been a proposal for setting up more UMPPs in Tamil Nadu and if so,

the details thereof?

A N S W E R




(a) : Request for Qualification (RfQ) for Cheyyur UMPP in Tamil Nadu was issued on

26.09.2013. Request for Proposal (RfP) was issued on 27.12.2013 to qualified bidders. RfP

submission is scheduled on 22.12.2014.

(b) : The Project will be commissioned by the Successful Bidder after transfer of the

above said SPV. The completion cost of the project will be worked out by the Successful

Bidder.

(c) : RfQ was issued on revised Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) and some

qualified bidders had sought extension citing the reason that due diligence is taking significantly

more time than envisaged due to size, complexity, number of variables involved and nature of

the project.

(d) : The State Government has requested for setting up another UMPP in

Nagapattinam district.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



RISE IN POWER TARIFFS DUE TO GAS PRICE

86. SHRI VIJAY JAWAHARLAL DARDA:



(a) whether it is a fact that power rates would go up due to gas price hike in the country;

(b) whether any study has been done to find out the percentage of hike due to rising pricing

of gas;

(c) if so, how Government would compensate a common man to fight with the hike; and

(d) whether Government would ensure quality, smooth and cheap, power supply to a

common man?

A N S W E R




(a) & (b) : Cost of fuel (including gas) forms part of the power tariff. Increase in gas price

will, therefore, have an impact on the cost of generation of electricity from gas based power

stations. The increase in generation cost would differ from plant to plant depending upon

operational parameters specific to each plant.

(c) & (d) : Tariff of distribution companies is determined by the State Electricity Regulatory

Commissions (SERCs)/Joint Electricity Regulatory Commissions (JERCs) based on the

principles enunciated under the Electricity Act, 2003 and policies framed thereunder. There is no

provision for direct regulation of the electricity tariff by the Central Government. However,

through appropriate policy framework and programmes, the Government is promoting efficiency

in generation, transmission and distribution business and also supporting strengthening of the

distribution and transmission infrastructure, with a view to reduce the total cost of supply of

electricity to the consumer. These measures, along with the Government‟s emphasis on

discovery of tariff through competitive bidding, contribute towards lowering of tariff rates.

Further, the Tariff Policy provides that the State Government can provide subsidy

to certain consumers or a class of consumers and utilities are to be compensated upfront for the

same.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



STRENGTHENING OF INTER-REGIONAL GRIDS

87. SHRI AMBETH RAJAN:



(a) whether Government is still facing difficulties in strengthening inter-regional links of five

grids, which hampers transmission of power from one grid to another;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by Government to strengthen the inter-regional grid links to ensure hassle

free flow of power from one grid to another grid?

A N S W E R




(a) to (c) : At present, all regional grids namely Northern Region, Western Region, Eastern

Region, Northern-Eastern Region and Southern Region are operating in synchronous mode.

Hence, entire nation is operating as one grid. The total transmission capacity of inter-regional

links as on 31.10.2014 is 44250 MW. It has been planned to increase the inter-regional capacity

to 68050 MW by the end of 12th

Plan.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



POWER SUPPLY TO KERALA

88. SHRI JOY ABRAHAM:



(a) whether the Ministry has noticed the frequent irregular supply of power from the

National Power Grid to Kerala;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the steps the Ministry would take to ensure regular supply of power from the National

Power Grid to the State?

A N S W E R




(a) to (c) : The full quantum of allocation of power from Inter State Generating Stations

(ISGS) is scheduled to the State of Kerala. However, there is a limitation of power flow due to

constraints of Available Transfer Capacity in the related transmission lines in the Southern

Region. In order to enhance the Transfer Capacity, several steps have been taken by the

Government which inter-alia include:

(i) Construction and commissioning of two very high capacity 765 kV single circuit

Raichur-Sholapur transmission lines.

(ii) Further, addition of transmission capacity by construction of 400 KV Kozhikode-Mysore

D/C transmission line and Edamon (KSEB) –Muvattupuzha (Cochin) transmission lines

as also other upstream and downstream transmission lines.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



UNELECTRIFIED VILLAGES IN UTTAR PRADESH

†89. SHRI JUGUL KISHORE:



(a) whether Government is aware that still there are such villages in Uttar Pradesh which are

yet to be electrified; and

(b) if so, the steps taken by Government in this regard?

A N S W E R




(a) & (b) : Government of India launched „Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana –

Programme‟ for creation of Rural Electricity Infrastructure & Household Electrification, in April

2005 for providing access to electricity in the rural areas. Under RGGVY, 64 projects (in 65

districts) were sanctioned in Uttar Pradesh in X Plan, covering electrification of 27,761 un-

electrified villages as proposed by the State DISCOM. The electrification works in these districts

have already been completed. Further, under Phase-II of RGGVY, 22 supplementary projects

were sanctioned under the scheme in XI Plan covering electrification of 551 un-electrified

villages, as proposed by the State DISCOM.

Government of India has approved continuation of RGGVY in XII Plan for

electrification of all villages and habitations having population above 100. Under RGGVY, 64

projects have been sanctioned in XII Plan in Uttar Pradesh, covering electrification of 868 un-

electrified villages, as proposed by the State DISCOM.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



POWER SHORTAGE IN THE COUNTRY

90. SHRI P. RAJEEVE:



(a) what is the present shortage of power in the country;

(b) whether the Ministry has taken any steps to increase power generation in the country;

(c) whether country has increased its power generation during the last one year; and

(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

A N S W E R




(a) : The shortage of power varies from state to state depending upon the demand and

supply of power. The energy and peaking shortage in the country during the current year as

reported by the States from April, 2014 to October, 2014 is 4.1% and 4.7% respectively.

(b) & (c): Yes, Sir.

(d) : The generation during 2013-14 was 967150.3 Million Unit (MU) which was

55093.6 MU more than the generation during 2012-13, that is, 912056.7 MU. The State-wise

details of generation during 2013-14 over 2012-13 is given at Annex.

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ANNEX

ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (d) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

90 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE RAJYA SABHA ON 24.11.2014.

*********** STATEWISE MONTHLY AND CUMULATIVE GROSS GENERATION DURING THE YEAR 2013-14

VIS-À-VIS THAT DURING CORRESPONDING PERIOD PREVIOUS YEAR

Region State

Generation (MU) during April-

March

2013-14 2012-13

NR 270695.2 261008.4

CHANDIGARH - -

DELHI 8637.67 10740.93

HARYANA 26374.22 25416.04

HIMACHAL PRADESH 21680.66 20331.49

JAMMU AND KASHMIR 12426.79 12485.81

PUNJAB 20731.49 21938.16

RAJASTHAN 45851.36 42365.83

UTTAR PRADESH 111843.01 104346.72

UTTARAKHAND 11025.01 12438.79

BBMB 12125.01 10944.67

WR 322716.9 302182.8

CHHATTISGARH 70930.12 68115.77

GOA 241.32 245.41

GUJARAT 97198.69 90991.22

MADHYA PRADESH 59646.87 50695.53

MAHARASHTRA 94699.94 92134.91

SR 206334.3 191906

ANDHRA PRADESH (incl. Telengana) 85428.09 87167.25

KARNATAKA 49188.73 43946.42

KERALA 9249.8 6867.66

PUDUCHERRY 256.97 230.76

TAMIL NADU 62210.7 53693.92

ER 152226.2 143729.2

ANDAMAN NICOBAR 171.49 135.81

BIHAR 14939.36 14707.45

DVC 28115.29 26277.21

JHARKHAND 14345.18 11520.07

ORISSA 45639.6 41663.62

SIKKIM 2945.38 2596.5

WEST BENGAL 46069.88 46828.54

NER 9579.81 8435.71

ARUNACHAL PRADESH 980.94 1239.94

ASSAM 4365.22 4202.29

MANIPUR 639.84 580.41

MEGHALAYA 981.61 774.77

NAGALAND 245.71 213.34

TRIPURA 2366.49 1424.96

MIZORAM - -

IMPORT 5597.9 4794.5

Bhutan (IMP) 5597.9 4794.5

Grand Total 967150.3 912056.7

1. CEA monitors generation from conventional sources (Thermal, Hydro and Nuclear) only.

2. Generation from stations up to 25 MW are not being monitored since 01.04.10

Note: Figures given above indicate gross generation of all power stations (Central, State& Private Sector) located

geographically in the respective State / UT.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



INTEGRATED POWER GRID WITH SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES

91. SHRIMATI RENUKA CHOWDHURY:



(a) whether Government proposes to set up an integrated power grid to connect India with its

South Asian neighbours;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the progress made in this direction; and

(c) the steps taken by Government for having an efficacious power trading agreement with

its South Asian neighbours to improve the power situation in the country?

A N S W E R




(a) to (c) : At present, India is having transmission inter-connections with many of the South

Asian countries namely Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal through various cross border

transmission links. The brief details of transmission connection with each of the countries are at

Annex. More Avenues for efficacious power trading arrangement with other South Asian

neighbours would be taken as may be feasible.

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ANNEX

ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED

QUESTION NO. 91 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE RAJYA SABHA ON 24.11.2014.

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A. INDO-NEPAL

The existing India-Nepal cross border interconnection links which are in operation are given below:

Bihar (BSPTCL)-Nepal:

132 kV line

1. Kataiya – Kusaha S/C

2. Ramnagar – Gandak / Surajpura(Nepal) S/C

33 kV line

3. Kataiya – Inarwa (Biratnagar) S/C (not in service)

4. Kataiya – Rajbiraj S/C

5. Jaynagar-Sirha (Bishnupur) S/C

6. Sitamarhi – Jaleshwer S/C

7. Raxaul-Birganj S/C

Uttar Pradesh (UPPCL)-Nepal:

33 kV line

1. Nanpara-Nepalgunj S/C line

Uttarakhand (UPCL) – Nepal:

11kV line:

1. Pithoragarh – Baitadi line

2. Dharchula – Jaljibe line

3. Dharchula – Pipli line

NHPC-Nepal:

132 kV line

1. Tanakpur HEP-Mahendranagarj S/C line

B. INDO-BANGLADESH

1. Existing Cross Border Links (In Asynchronous Mode)

Baharampur (India)- Bheramara (Bangladesh) 400kV D/C line

C. INDO-BHUTAN

Indian and Bhutan grids are operated in synchronous mode through following transmission links.

Chukha HEP (336MW):

Chukha (Bhutan)-Birpara 220 kV D/C ( India/West Bengal)

Chukha (Bhutan) –Birpara (West Bengal) via Singhigaon (Bhutan) 220 kV S/C

Kurichu HEP (60MW):

Kurichu (Bhutan) –Gelephu (Bhutan)-Salakati (Assam) 132 kV S/C

Tala HEP (1020MW):

Tala (Bhutan) – Siliguri (West Bengal) 400 kV 2xD/C lines (one of the circuit of a D/C line is

LILOed at Malbase S/S in Bhutan

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



CAPACITY ADDITION TARGET OF POWER GENERATION

92. SHRI DEVENDER GOUD T.:



(a) whether during the last three years i.e., from 2011-12 to 2013-14, the capacity addition by

private sector power companies is only 11,000 MW per year;

(b) with this rate, how the Ministry is planning to achieve 88,000 MW capacity addition in

Twelfth Five Year Plan; and

(c) how the Ministry is planning to provide coal to plants and achieve the Twelfth Plan target

in the light of cancellation of coal blocks?

A N S W E R




(a) & (b) : The Generation Capacity Addition by private sector power companies during the

last three years has been as under:

Year Capacity Added (MW)

2011-12 11971

2012-13 11257.5

2013-14 11884

Total 35112.5

The Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017) target for capacity addition is 88,537

MW comprising of 26182 MW from the Central Sector, 15530 MW from the State Sector and

46825 MW from the Private Sector. Total capacity addition upto 31.10.2014 has been about

48,026 MW, which is 54.2% of the target.

(c) : The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Ordinance, 2014 was promulgated by the

Hon‟ble President of India on 21st October, 2014 to provide for allocation of coal mines and

vesting of the right, title and interest in and over the land and mine infrastructure together with

mining leases to successful bidders and allottees with a view to ensure continuity in coal mining

operations and production of coal, and for promoting optimum utilization of coal resources

consistent with the requirement of the country in national interest and for matters connected

therewith or incidental thereto.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



UTILIZATION OF ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION LINES

93. SHRI SALIM ANSARI:



(a) whether it is a fact that the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has not put

in place a mechanism to assess the utilization of electricity transmission lines which has resulted

in pockets of congestion and redundancy;

(b) if so, the details in this regard;

(c) whether it is also a fact that there is a vast gap between cumulative transmission capacity

and cumulative transfer capacity; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

A N S W E R




(a) & (b) : Power System Operation Company (POSOCO), a subsidiary company of Power

Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) does regular assessment of the utilization of

electricity transmission lines. This is done by calculating the Total Transfer Capability (TTC),

Available Transfer Capability (ATC) and Transfer Reliability Margin (TRM) of various

transmission corridors, in accordance with the guidelines approved by Central Electricity

Regulatory Commission (CERC). Transmission system, which is being developed in the country

also considers POSOCO's recommendation so that congestion in the transmission corridors can

be eliminated or further minimized.

(c) & (d) : As regards the gap between Total Transfer Capability and Available Transfer

Capability, it is to be stated that the ATC is calculated inter-alia taking into account secure grid

operation standards.

It is to be further explained that the transmission grid is a mesh network inter-

connecting a number of transmission lines of various capacities and the ATC takes into account

constraints like voltage stability and angular stability of all the transmission lines connected to

the grid.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF POWER

RAJYA SABHA



STANDARDS FOR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION

†94. SHRI NARESH AGARWAL:



(a) the details of norms fixed between the Centre and the States regarding power generation

and distribution;

(b) the details of situations under which the Centre supplies electricity to the States; and

(c) the details of those conditions under which the Centre supplies electricity to the States?

A N S W E R




(a) to (c) : The details of the norms for allocation of power to the States/UTs are at Annex.

Accordingly, power from Central Generating Stations (CGS) is allocated to the beneficiary

States / UTs in two parts. 85% power is allocated as firm allocation. The allocation of

remaining 15% unallocated power of CGSs, kept at the disposal of Central Government, is

revised from time to time, keeping in view factors like emergent situations arising due to any

natural calamity, relative power supply position etc. of the States.

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ANNEX

ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED

QUESTION NO. 94 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE RAJYA SABHA ON 24.11.2014.

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Power from Central Generating Stations to beneficiary States/Union Territories is

allocated in accordance with formula for allocation of power which is being treated as guidelines

from April, 2000. As per these guidelines, allocation of power is made to the States/ UTs in two

parts, namely firm allocation of 85% and 15% unallocated power for allocation by the

Government for meeting the urgent/overall requirement.

The firm allocation includes allocation of 12% free power to the affected States

and 1% for local area development in case of Hydro Power Stations and 10% (not free) power to

the home State in case of Thermal and Nuclear Power Stations.

The balance (72% in case of Hydro and 75% in case of Thermal & Nuclear)

power is distributed amongst the States / UTs of the region in accordance with the pattern of

central plan assistance and energy consumption during the previous five years, both factors

having equal weightage. Central plan assistance is determined in accordance with the Gadgil

formula, in which population of the States is also taken into consideration. In case of joint

venture projects, the equity contributing State gets benefit in firm allocation in accordance with

their equity contribution.

The aforementioned guidelines for allocation of power from Central Generating

Stations are applicable to the generating stations, for which PPAs have been signed upto 5th

January, 2011 and for the extension of the existing projects. After 5th

January, 2011, power is to

be procured by the Distribution Companies / Utilities through tariff based competitive bidding.

In 13 new projects of NTPC, Central Government has, in January, 2011, approved allocation of

50% of power to „Home‟ State, 15% unallocated power at the disposal of Government of India

and 35% to other constituents (except „Home‟ State) of that region on the basis of extant

guidelines on allocation of power giving equal weightage to central plan assistance and energy

consumption by each State of the Region for preceding 5 years. Similar dispensation has also

been provided by the Government in January, 2011 in respect of new projects of Nuclear Power

Corporation.

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