NTPC to Establish 4,000MW Power Plants in Karnataka and Chhattisgarh
NTPC has signed an MOU with the Government of Karnataka & Power Company of Karnataka Limited (PCKL) on 12.01.2009 to establish a 4000 MW coal based thermal power project at Kudgi in Bijapur district of Karnataka. MOU has also been signed with Government of Chhattisgarh on 12.07.2009 for setting up of a 4000 MW coal based thermal power project at Lara in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh.
The topographical survey and preliminary Geo-tech investigation for the main plant area land have been carried out for both sites.
The placement of award is expected in the financial year 2011-12 after getting possession of entire land, environment & forest clearance and other statutory clearances.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Power Shri K.C.Venugopal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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