Lok Sabha Question No. 2770 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Power Projects in Maharashtra
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Bhaskar Murlidhar Bhagare, Shri Bajrang Manohar Sonwane, Shri Nilesh Dnyandev Lanke, Shri Amar Sharadrao Kale, Smt. Supriya Sule, Shri Sanjay Dina Patil, Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad, Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Shri Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2770 ANSWERED ON 12.12.2024

## POWER PROJECTS IN MAHARASHTRA

2770. SHRI NILESH DNYANDEV LANKE: SHRI BAJRANG MANOHAR SONWANE: SHRI MOHITE PATIL DHAIRYASHEEL RAJSINH: DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE: PROF. VARSHA EKNATH GAIKWAD: SMT. SUPRIYA SULE: SHRI BHASKAR MURLIDHAR BHAGARE: SHRI AMAR SHARADRAO KALE: SHRI SANJAY DINA PATIL:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  on  new  power  projects  proposed  to  be  constructed  and  under  construction  to meet the rising demand of electricity across the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the timeline for completion of power projects currently under development in the State of Maharashtra along with the estimated additional capacity of their contribution so far;
- (c) the estimated costs of the new power projects in the pipeline;
- (d) whether there is a provision for foreign direct investment or public-private partnerships in the new power projects to ensure timely completion and cost-effectiveness and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the  Government  is  coordinating  with  State  Governments  to  address  the  regional disparities in power supply by prioritizing the projects in underserved areas and if so, the details thereof;
- (f) whether the Government has taken steps to ensure that new power projects are sufficient to meet the projected future electricity demand, particularly in urban and industrial areas;
- (g) the data on the expected impact of new power projects on energy scarcity, employment and economic growth during the next five years; and
- (h) the key challenges faced in the development of new power projects and manner in which Government proposes to overcome them?

A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) & (c): According  to  the  information  available  with  Central  Electricity  Authority  (CEA), the details of new power projects in the pipeline are as follows:

| Fuel           | Stage              |   No. of Projects |   Capacity (In GW) | Cost (Rs Cr.)   |
|----------------|--------------------|-------------------|--------------------|-----------------|
| Coal & Lignite | Under Construction |                22 |               29.2 | 2,81,450        |
|                | Under Bidding      |                10 |               12.2 | 1,01,784        |
|                | Under Planning     |                30 |               39.3 | 3,27,929        |

| Hydro      | Under Construction   | 33   |     20 | 1,75,097   |
|------------|----------------------|------|--------|------------|
| Hydro      | Under Bidding        | 01   |   0.09 | 900        |
| Hydro      | Under Planning       | 15   |  10.14 | 101400     |
| Nuclear    | Under Construction   | 4    |   7.3  | 1,29,908*  |
| Nuclear    | Accorded Approval    | -    |   7    |            |
| Solar/Wind | Under Construction   | -    | 140.5  | 6,32,520   |
| Solar/Wind | Under Bidding        | -    |  84.2  | 3,79,305   |

* Under revision

The state-wise details are in Annexure-I.

(b) : Two  Pumped  Storage  Projects  (PSPs)  in  Maharashtra-Bhivpuri  (1,000  MW)  and Bhavali  (1,500  MW)-have  received  concurrence  from  the  Central  Electricity  Authority (CEA). Additionally, nine PSPs are currently undergoing Survey & Investigation (S&I) for the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) in the state.

As of 31-10-2024, one thermal power project at Bhusawal, Unit-6 (660 MW), is under implementation and is expected to be commissioned by January 2025. Furthermore, two coal-based  power  plants-Koradi  (2×660  MW)  and  Chandrapur  (800  MW)-are  under planning.

- (d) : Government of  India  vide  their  Gazette  Notification  No.  237  dated  22nd  October 1991  have  permitted  foreign  investment  upto  100%  through  automatic  route  in  power sector (except atomic energy).
- (e)  to  (g)  :    In  December  2022,  the  Central  Government  notified  the  Electricity  Rules, requiring  Distribution  Licensees  to  prepare  Resource  Adequacy  Plans  to  ensure  24x7 power  supply.  State  Commissions  are  mandated  to  issue  regulations  aligned  with  the Central  Government  guidelines  on  Resource  Adequacy  and  to  review  compliance, imposing  penalties  for  non-compliance  as  necessary.    As  part  of  this,  CEA  has  been supporting States in the preparation of Resource Adequacy Plans.

CEA  has  a  robust  mechanism  of  capturing  data  regarding  power  requirement  in various regions of the country and accordingly power projects are planned.  Further, there are five Regional Power Committees (RPCs) which deliberate upon power requirements of the constituent states.

As per CEA, the country's peak power demand is projected to reach approximately 345 GW by 2030. To meet this demand, the installed capacity is set to increase from the current 442 GW (as of FY 2024) to 777 GW by 2030. This expansion includes 500 GW of non-fossil  energy  capacity.  The  installed  capacity  includes  capacities  from  nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, coal and lignite sources besides storage.

As per the National  Electricity  Plan  (NEP),  a  capacity  addition  of  211  GW  during 2022-27 will require an estimated manpower of 1,50,970, comprising 1,15,480 technical personnel and 35,490 non-technical  personnel. Similarly, for  a  capacity  addition  of  291 GW  during  2027-32,  the  estimated  manpower  requirement  will  be  2,27,400,  including 1,74,210 technical and 53,190 non-technical personnel.

These new power projects are expected to meet the country's electricity demand and  significantly  boost  India's  economy  by  driving  increased  industrial  production, creating jobs, and fostering overall economic growth.

(h) :    The development of new power projects faces the following general challenges: (i) land acquisition and rehabilitation & resettlement issues (ii) delays in environment and forest clearances (iii) Law & Order issues (iv) Contractual issues and litigation, and (v) Availability of skilled workforce. Additionally, geological surprises, natural calamities, and inter-state disputes are major challenges for hydroelectric projects.  Delays in securing adequate coal linkages, along with constraints in railway lines and sidings, create hurdles for coal-based power projects.For nuclear projects, major challenges include the high upfront cost of reactors, regulatory  hurdles,  the  availability  of  suitable  land,  and  the  dependency  on  imported nuclear fuel. To ensure timely completion of projects, the Government has implemented a robust monitoring  mechanism.  The  CEA  monitors  the  progress  of  under-construction  projects through site visits and regular meetings with developers to resolve critical issues. The Ministry  of  Power  conducts  regular  reviews  with  state  agencies  to  address  interministerial constraints and facilitate the resolution of outstanding matters. Additionally, project milestones are incorporated into the annual MoU between CPSUs and the Ministry of  Power,  with  progress  reviewed  during  Quarterly  Performance  Review  meetings.  The Project  Monitoring  Group  (PMG)  portal  enables  monthly  project  reviews  for  proactive governance.  The  PMG  portal  highlights  pending  issues,  allowing  developers  to  raise concerns for resolution via the PMG Portal. These mechanisms aim to ensure the timely completion of power projects and overcome the challenges involved.

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## ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2770 ANSWERED IN THE LOK SABHA ON 12.12.2024

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## Details of Under Construction Thermal Projects

|                | Thermal         | Thermal          | Thermal          |
|----------------|-----------------|------------------|------------------|
| State/UT       | No. of Projects | Capacity (In MW) | Cost (Rs. Crore) |
| Bihar          | 2               | 1980             | 17901            |
| Chhattisgarh   | 2               | 2400             | 25321            |
| Haryana        | 1               | 800              | 6900             |
| Jharkhand      | 2               | 3060             | 24082            |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2               | 3200             | 29634            |
| Maharashtra    | 1               | 660              | 6350             |
| Odisha         | 2               | 3720             | 39057            |
| Tamil Nadu     | 3               | 3440             | 39679            |
| Telangana      | 1               | 4000             | 34543            |
| Uttar Pradesh  | 5               | 5280             | 53416            |
| West Bengal    | 1               | 660              | 4567             |
| Total          | 22              | 29200            | 281450           |

## Details of Hydro Projects Including PSPs

| State/UT          | Under Construction   | Under Construction   | Under Construction   | DPRs Concurred   | DPRs Concurred   | DPRs Concurred   | Survey & Investigation*   | Survey & Investigation*   |
|-------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|
| State/UT          | No. of Projects      | Capacity             | Cost                 | No. of Projects  | Capacity         | Cost             | No. of Projects           | Capacity                  |
| Andhra Pradesh    | 4.0                  | 3740.0               | 24639.5              |                  |                  |                  | 14.0                      | 15850.0                   |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 2.0                  | 4880.0               | 53123.9              | 14.0             | 13798.0          | 116300.0         | 7.0                       | 17606.0                   |
| Assam             | 1.0                  | 120.0                | 2450.5               |                  |                  |                  |                           |                           |
| Chhattisgarh      |                      |                      |                      |                  |                  |                  | 2.0                       | 1800.0                    |
| Gujarat           |                      |                      |                      |                  |                  |                  | 6.0                       | 3940.0                    |
| Himachal Pradesh  | 9.0                  | 2446.0               | 28352.5              | 4.0              | 937.0            | 8291.6           |                           |                           |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 5.0                  | 3051.5               | 22848.6              | 4.0              | 3119.0           | 29800.1          | 2.0                       | 1060.0                    |
| Karnataka         | 1.0                  | 2000.0               | 6709.6               |                  |                  |                  | 2.0                       | 1900.0                    |
| Kerala            | 2.0                  | 100.0                | 1150.0               |                  |                  |                  | 1.0                       | 800.0                     |
| Ladakh            |                      |                      |                      |                  |                  |                  | 1.0                       | 95.0                      |
| Madhya Pradesh    |                      |                      |                      | 1.0              | 1920.0           | 11834.5          | 1.0                       | 640.0                     |
| Maharashtra       |                      |                      |                      | 2.0              | 2500.0           | 15410.3          | 9.0                       | 16700.0                   |
| Meghalaya         |                      |                      |                      | 1.0              | 85.0             | 965.4            | 2.0                       | 270.0                     |
| Nagaland          |                      |                      |                      | 1.0              | 186.0            | 1994.7           |                           |                           |
| Odisha            |                      |                      |                      | 1.0              | 600.0            | 3394.5           | 1.0                       | 500.0                     |
| Punjab            | 1.0                  | 206.0                | 3929.9               |                  |                  |                  |                           |                           |
| Rajasthan         |                      |                      |                      |                  |                  |                  | 4.0                       | 6160.0                    |
| Sikkim            | 2.0                  | 620.0                | 6686.3               | 1.0              | 520.0            | 3594.7           |                           |                           |

| Tamil Nadu    | 1.0   | 500.0   | 3523.4    |      |         |          |    |       |
|---------------|-------|---------|-----------|------|---------|----------|----|-------|
| Uttar Pradesh |       |         |           |      |         |          |  7 | 13020 |
| Uttarakhand   | 4.0   | 2264.0  | 20300.5   | 3.0  | 815.0   | 4318.2   |  1 |   660 |
| West Bengal   | 1.0   | 120.0   | 1381.8    | 1.0  | 1000.0  | 4234.9   |  1 |    90 |
| Total         | 33.0  | 20047.5 | 175096. 6 | 33.0 | 25480.0 | 200138.8 | 61 | 81091 |

*The timelines and cost for commissioning of the projects are determined upon the completion of the Detailed Project Report.

## Details of Under Construction Nuclear Power Projects

| State      | Location    | Project   | Capacity (MW)   | Sanctioned Cost (Rs crore)   |
|------------|-------------|-----------|-----------------|------------------------------|
| Rajasthan  | Rawatbhata  | RAPP-7&8  | 2x700 MW        | 12,320*                      |
| Tamil Nadu | Kundankulam | KKNPP-3&4 | 2x1000 MW       | 39,849**                     |
| Tamil Nadu | Kalapakkam  | PFBR#     | 1x500 MW        | 7,524@                       |
| Haryana    | Gorakhpur   | GHAVP-1&2 | 2x700 MW        | 20,594                       |

* under revision to Rs. 22924 crore  ** under revision to Rs68893 crore @  In  addition  to  sanctioned  cost  of  Rs.  6840  crore,    Atomic  Energy  Commission  approved Rs. 684 crore towards interim expenditure

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