Lok Sabha Question No. 150 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-07
Subject: Cost-overrun Projects
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Dushyant Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.150

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2022

## COST-OVERRUN PROJECTS

## 150. SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

Will  the  Minister  of  STATISTICS  AND PROGRAMME  IMPLEMENTATION  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of any cost-overrun of major infrastructure  projects  of  investment  100  crore  or  above  in  the  State  of Rajasthan;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  each  such  project  that  has  incurred  time  and  cost overruns and if not, the current status of the above-mentioned projects; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government for on-time completion of these projects along with the action taken against the defaulting agencies in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  OF  THE  MINISTRY  OF STATISTICS  AND  PROGRAMME  IMPLEMENTATION;  MINISTER  OF  STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CORPORATE  AFFAIRS  (RAO  INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) &  (b)  The  Ministry  of  Statistics  and  Programme  Implementation (MoSPI) monitors ongoing Central Sector Infrastructure and Project costing Rs.150  crores  and  above  on  time  and  cost  overruns,  on  the  basis  of information provided by the implementing agencies on the Online Computerized Monitoring System (OCMS). As on 01.11.2022, 41 projects in the  State  of  Rajasthan,  were  on  the  monitor  of  this  Ministry.  Of  these  41

projects,  04  projects  were  showing  cost  overruns  and  17  projects  were showing time overruns. The details of each such project that has incurred time and cost overruns is at Annexure-I and Annexure-II respectively.

- (c) The major steps taken or being taken by the Government to restrict the cost escalation and timely completion of projects are:
- (i)  Periodic  review  of  projects  under Pro-Active  Governance  and  Timely Implementation (PRAGATI);
- (ii) Rigorous project appraisal;
- (iii) On-line Computerized Monitoring System (OCMS) for better monitoring;
- (iv) Setting up of Revised Cost Committees in the Ministries;
- (v) Regular review of infrastructure projects by the concerned administrative Ministries; and
- (vi) Setting up of Central Sector Projects Coordination Committees (CSPCCs) in the States under the concerned Chief Secretaries for removal of bottlenecks and for facilitating the speedy implementation of major projects.

The  Ministry  informs  all  the  concerned  implementing  Ministries  about  the status of implementation of projects on monthly basis.

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## Annexure-I

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 150 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 07.12.2022

| Details of Projects showing Time - (as on Overruns in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )   | Details of Projects showing Time - (as on Overruns in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )                         | Details of Projects showing Time - (as on Overruns in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )   | Details of Projects showing Time - (as on Overruns in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )   | Details of Projects showing Time - (as on Overruns in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )   | Details of Projects showing Time - (as on Overruns in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )   | Details of Projects showing Time - (as on Overruns in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )   |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| SI.No                                                                          | Project                                                                                              | Date of Approval (month / year)                                                | Original ( Revised ) [ Anticipated ] Date of Commissioning (month / year)      | Original ( Revised ) [ Anticipated ] Cost (Rs. crore)                          | Cumulative Expenditure (Rs. crore)                                             | Delay (in months)                                                              |
|                                                                                | ATOMIC ENERGY                                                                                        |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |
|                                                                                | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Limited                                                           |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |
| 1                                                                              | RAJASTHAN ATOMICPOWER PROJECT -7 AND 8 (2X700 MW)                                                    | 10/2009                                                                        | 12/2016 (-) [12/2023]                                                          | 12,320.00 (17,079.00) [17,079.00]                                              | 15,196.00                                                                      | 84                                                                             |
|                                                                                | POWER                                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |
|                                                                                | National Thermal Power Corporation                                                                   |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |
| 2                                                                              | ANTA SOLAR90MW                                                                                       | 1/2021                                                                         | 3/2022 (4/2023) [4/2023]                                                       | 382.22 (-) [382.22]                                                            | 48.41                                                                          | 13                                                                             |
| 3                                                                              | BHENSARA 320MW                                                                                       | 1/2021                                                                         | 7/2022 (10/2023) [10/2023]                                                     | 1,221.73 (-) [1,221.73]                                                        | 147.15                                                                         | 15                                                                             |
| 4                                                                              | CHHATTARGARH 150MW                                                                                   | 2/2021                                                                         | 7/2022 (10/2023) [10/2023]                                                     | 599.99 (-) [599.99]                                                            | 186.26                                                                         | 15                                                                             |
| 5                                                                              | NOKH PLOT-1 SOLAR PV PROJECT 245MW                                                                   | 3/2022                                                                         | 8/2023 (4/2024) [4/2024]                                                       | 1,352.71 (-) [1,352.71]                                                        | 43.10                                                                          | 8                                                                              |
| 6                                                                              | NOKH PLOT-2 SOLAR PV PROJECT 245MW                                                                   | 3/2022                                                                         | 8/2023 (4/2024) [4/2024]                                                       | 1,409.52 (-) [1,409.52]                                                        | 52.09                                                                          | 8                                                                              |
| 7                                                                              | NOKH PLOT-3 SOLAR PV PROJECT 245MW                                                                   | 3/2022                                                                         | 8/2023 (4/2024) [4/2024]                                                       | 1,426.94 (-) [1,426.94]                                                        | 50.39                                                                          | 8                                                                              |
| 8                                                                              | SAMBHU KI BHURJ-II SOLAR 300MW                                                                       | 3/2020                                                                         | 9/2021 (1/2023) [12/2023]                                                      | 1,782.00 (-) [1,782.00]                                                        | 1,211.69                                                                       | 27                                                                             |
|                                                                                | Power Grid Corporation Of India Limited                                                              |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |                                                                                |
| 9                                                                              | TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CONNECTIVITY TO RE PROJECTS AT BIKANER (PG), FATEHGARH-II AND BHAD | 1/2020                                                                         | 1/2021 (-) [12/2022]                                                           | 562.86 (-) [562.86]                                                            | 379.07                                                                         | 23                                                                             |
| 10                                                                             | TRANSMISSION SYSTEM STRENGTHENING SCHEME FOR EVACUATION OF POWER FROM SOLAR ENERGY ZONES IN RAJASTHA | 3/2021                                                                         | 12/2022 (-) [3/2023]                                                           | 1,340.81 (-) [1,340.81]                                                        | 720.58                                                                         | 3                                                                              |
| 11                                                                             | TRANSMISSION SYSTEM STRENGTHENING SCHEME FOR EVACUATION OF POWER FROM SOLAR ENERGY ZONES IN RAJASTHA | 3/2021                                                                         | 12/2022 (-) [9/2023]                                                           | 353.85 (-) [353.85]                                                            | 176.30                                                                         | 9                                                                              |
| 12                                                                             | TRANSMISSION SYSTEM STRENGTHENING SCHEME FOR EVACUATION OF POWER FROM SOLAR ENERGY ZONES IN RAJASTHA | 5/2021                                                                         | 9/2022 (-) [1/2023]                                                            | 1,184.88 (-) [1,184.88]                                                        | 182.88                                                                         | 4                                                                              |
| 13                                                                             | TRANSMISSION SYSTEM STRENGTHENING SCHEME FOR EVACUATION OF POWER FROM SOLAR ENERGY ZONES IN RAJASTHA | 6/2021                                                                         | 12/2022 (-) [2/2024]                                                           | 713.82 (-) [713.82]                                                            | 371.31                                                                         | 14                                                                             |
| 14                                                                             | TRANSMISSION SYSTEM STRENGTHENING SCHEME FOR EVACUATION OF POWER FROM SOLAR ENERGY ZONES IN RAJASTHA | 6/2021                                                                         | 12/2022 (-) [8/2023]                                                           | 1,006.00 (-) [1,006.00]                                                        | 694.44                                                                         | 8                                                                              |

| 15   | TRANSMISSION SYSTEM STRENGTHENING SCHEME FOR EVACUATION OF POWER FROM SOLAR ENERGY ZONES IN RAJASTHA   | 6/2021   | 12/2022 (-) [8/2023]   | 1,562.00 (-) [1,562.00]           | 561.26    | 8   |
|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------|-----|
|      | RAILWAYS                                                                                               |          |                        |                                   |           |     |
|      | North Western Railway                                                                                  |          |                        |                                   |           |     |
| 16   | JODHPUR (RAI KA BAGH) - DEGANA DOUBLING (145 KM)                                                       | 8/2018   | 8/2022 (-) [11/2022]   | 808.85 (-) [808.85]               | 685.68    | 3   |
|      | ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS                                                                            |          |                        |                                   |           |     |
|      | National Highways Authority Of India                                                                   |          |                        |                                   |           |     |
| 17   | SIX-LANNING OF GREENFIELD PROPOSED UDAIPUR BYPASS PKG-IV                                               | 4/2017   | 4/2020 (-) [12/2022]   | 894.00 (-) [929.32]               | 880.00    | 32  |
|      | Total                                                                                                  |          |                        | 28,922.18 (17,079.00) [33,716.50] | 21,586.61 |     |

## Annexure-II

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART(a) &  (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 150 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 07.12.2022

| Details of Projects (as on Showing Cost overrun in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )   | Details of Projects (as on Showing Cost overrun in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )   | Details of Projects (as on Showing Cost overrun in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )   | Details of Projects (as on Showing Cost overrun in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )   | Details of Projects (as on Showing Cost overrun in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )   | Details of Projects (as on Showing Cost overrun in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )   | Details of Projects (as on Showing Cost overrun in Rajasthan 01.11.2022 )   |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| SI.No                                                                       | Project                                                                     | Date of Approval (month / year)                                             | Original ( Revised ) [ Anticipated ] Date of Commissioning (month / year)   | Original ( Revised ) [ Anticipated ] Cost (Rs. crore)                       | Costoverrun (Rs. crore)                                                     | Cumulative Expenditure (Rs. crore)                                          |
|                                                                             | ATOMIC ENERGY                                                               |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |
|                                                                             | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Limited                                  |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |
| 1                                                                           | RAJASTHAN ATOMICPOWER PROJECT -7 AND 8 (2X700 MW)                           | 10/2009                                                                     | 12/2016 (-) [12/2023]                                                       | 12,320.00 (17,079.00) [17,079.00]                                           | 4,759.00                                                                    | 15196                                                                       |
|                                                                             | RAILWAYS                                                                    |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |
|                                                                             | North Western Railway                                                       |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |
| 2                                                                           | DAUSA-GANGAPUR CITY(NL),NWR                                                 | 2/1997                                                                      | 2/2019 (-) [6/2022]                                                         | 410.08 (-) [860.41]                                                         | 450.33                                                                      | 860.63                                                                      |
|                                                                             | ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS                                                 |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |
|                                                                             | National Highways Authority Of India                                        |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |                                                                             |
| 3                                                                           | FOUR LANNING OF DARAH JHALWAR TEENDHAR FROM KM 29.000 TO KM 346.540         | 10/2017                                                                     | 10/2017 (-) [5/2022]                                                        | 964.17 (1,140.64) [1,198.64]                                                | 234.47                                                                      | 1053.15                                                                     |
| 4                                                                           | SIX-LANNING OF GREENFIELD PROPOSED UDAIPUR BYPASS PKG-IV                    | 4/2017                                                                      | 4/2020 (-) [12/2022]                                                        | 894.00 (-) [929.32]                                                         | 35.32                                                                       | 880                                                                         |
|                                                                             | Total                                                                       |                                                                             |                                                                             | 14,588.25 (18,219.64) [20,067.37]                                           | 5,479.12                                                                    | 17,989.78                                                                   |