CHAPTER - 1 PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

The Electricity Act, 2003 Section 3(i) of Electricity Act 2003 mandates the Central Government to prepare the National Electricity Policy Tariff Policy in consultation with State Governments and the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The National Electricity Policy aims at accelerated development of the power sector, providing supply of electricity to all areas and protecting interests of consumers and other stakeholders keeping in view availability of energy re- sources technology available to exploit these. resources, economics of generation using different resources and energy security issues. Salient features of the Policy are as under : - • Access to Electricity : Available for all households in next five years. • Availability of Power : Demand to be fully met by 2012. Energy and peeking shortages to be overcome and spinning reserve to be available. • Supply of Reliable and Quality Power of specified standards in an efficient manner and at reasonable rates. • Per capita availability of electricity to be increased to over 1000 units by 2012. • Minimum lifeline consumption of 1 unit/household/day as a merit good by year 2012. • Financial Turnaround and Commercial Viability of Electricity Sector. • Protection of consumers' interests. REFORM STATUS The Tariff Policy was amended on 31st March, 2008 to provide for: (i) A developer of a hydroelectric project, not being a State controlled/owned company to have the option of getting tariff determined by the Appropriate Commission on the basis of performance based cost of service regulations. (ii) One percent free power towards local area development fund (thus total free power 13%). (iii) Every project affected family to get 100 unit of electricity free of cost for a period of ten years. Amendment to the Resolution on establishment of Regional Power Committee The Central Government vide resolution dated 9th May, 2008 establishment of Regional Power Committee under the has issued second amendment to the Resolution on provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003.

Hon’ble President Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil at the prize distribution for Meritorious Performance in Power Sector alongwith Sh. , Minister of Power, Sh. , Minister of State, Sh. V.S. Sampath, Secretary (Power) and Sh. Rakesh Nath, Chairperson CEA

1 Notificatioin of Salaries Allowances and other conditions designed capacity corresponding to prevailing reservoir of service of Chairperson and Members, Officers and level in case of storage power stations. Staff of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) Thermal projects : Commissioning of the plant can be The Government has notified the Appellate Tribunal for related to actual output in the form of generation that is Electricity (Salaries Allowance and other conditions of emerging from plant for auxiliary consumption and input to service of Chairperson and Members) (Amendment) Rules, the grid based on its designated fuel and completion of all 2008 on 29th September, 2008. plants and equipments require for fuel handling and safe The Government has also notified the Appellate Tribunal operation of the plant. for Electricity Salary, Allowances and other conditions of Monitoring : The Ministry of Power has adopted a robust service of the officers and employees (Second Amendment) monitoring system for the capacity addition programme so Rules, 2008 on 22nd July, 2008. as to see that the cleared projects are executed in time. CERC issued regulations on terms and condition of The monitoring mechanism comprises of 3 broad levels at tariff for generation and Transmission which monitoring of power projects are carried by the Ministry viz. by the Central Electricity Authority(CEA); by the Ministry CERC on 20.1.2009 has issued the Tariff Regulations for of Power; and through the Power Project Monitoring generation and transmission projects for the period 2009- Panel(PPMP). 14. These regulations have been finalized after detailed consultation with the stakeholders and would also be the ULTRA MEGA POWER PROJECTS(UMPP) guiding principles for the State Electricity Regulatory STATUS OF ULTRA MEGA POWER PROJECTS Commissions. The regulations aim at attracting much Mundra in : The project was handed over to the desired investment in power infrastructure in the country Successful Bidder i.e., Tata Power Company Ltd., on while ensuring that the consumers get electricity at 23.04.2007 at the evaluated levelised tariff of Rs. 2.26367/ reasonable cost. kWh As per available information, two units of 800 MW each Staff Paper on measures for restraining the prices of are expected to be commissioned in the XI Plan. Orders for Electricity in short term sale / trading turbine and steam generator have been placed by the In view of the concerns being expressed regarding the developer. Piling work of all boilers, turbines & chimney has increase in prices of electricity being sold/traded in short- been completed and structural erection work for boilers is term, the staff of the Commission circulated a discussion in progress. paper titled "Measures for restiaining the prices of electricity Sasan in : The project was handed over in short-term sale/trading". CERC has passed an order on to the Successful Bidder i.e., M/s Reliance Power Ltd., on 17.12.2008 in which no price cap has been envisaged. 07.08.2007 at the evaluated levelised tariff of Rs. 1.19616/ Capacity Addition kWh. Financial closure has been achieved and order for main plant equipment has been placed by developer. The all installed power generation capacity as on 31.3.2009 was 147965 MW comprising of 93725 MW Krishnapatnam in : The project was thermal, 36878 MW hydro, 4120 MW nuclear and 13242 handed over to Reliance Power Ltd., on 29.01.2008 at the MW R.E.S. levelised tariff of Rs. 2.33/kWh. The development work is being undertaken by the developer. Capacity addition programme and achievement during 2008-09 Tilaiya in : The financial bids of the project were opened on 28.01.2009. M/s. Reliance Power Ltd. was the The capacity addition target for the year 2008-09 was successful bidder with an evaluated levelised tariff of Rs. 11061.2 MW which has been revised to 7530 MW because 1.770 per kWh. Lol was handed over to the successful bidder of the revised definition of commissioning of power projects on 12.2.2009. and the achievement as on 31.3.2009 was 3454 MW. With respect to UMPP in , the site at Cheyyur is Revised definition of Commissioning finalised, along with captive port which is under finalisation. Earlier “rotation of the machine” in case of hydro projects and Consultants have been appointed by the SPV of PFC for “oil synchronization” in case of thermal projects were treated carrying out various studies. as commissioning for declaring capacity addition. However, As far as the other UMPPs to be located in the States of the definitions have since been changed as follows : , , and Orissa are Hydro projects : Capacity addition in respect of hydro projects concerned, requisite inputs regarding land availability and would be the date when following conditions are met : water linkage are being examined in consultation with the (i) The trial run operation has started. concerned State Governments. The further progress of these (ii) The unit had achieved full rated capacity in case of four UMPPs is therefore dependent on early finalization of purely run of river station and run of river stations with the site and water availability. pondage. Some States have also requested for additional UMPPs; (iii) The unit has achieved full rated capacity or the for this, suitable sites are being identified.

2 Accelerated Power Development and Reforms (b) This subsidiary company will be gradually made Programme (APDRP) independent from the PGCIL at the appropriate time, Guidelines for the Re-structured Accelerated Power say after five years. Development and Reforms Programme (APDRP) during (c) Clear Rules and Guidelines shall be prepared XI Plan has been issued vide OM No. 14/04/2008-APDRP immediately for the consultative and decision making dated 22nd December 2008. process as being followed by TRAI. At National Level 98% feeders and 88% of the consumers GRAMEEN VIDYUTIKARAN YOJANA have been metered so far. 100% feeder metering have been (RGGVY) achieved in 23 states. A scheme “Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana” for Grant of Navratna status to Power Grid Corporation of Rural Electricity Infrastructure and Household Electrification India Ltd. (PGCIL) was launched for the attainment of the National Common D/o Public Enterprises vide their O.M. No. 26(3)/2005-GM-GL- Minimum Programme of providing access to electricity to 92 dated 1st May, 2008 has conferred Navratna status to PGCIL. all Rural Households by 2009. Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) is the nodal agency for the scheme. On Creation of an Independent System Operator 3rd January, 2008, the Government has given the approval The arrangement of the operation of national and regional for continuation of RGGVY in XI Plan with a provision of Rs. load dispatch centres has been reviewed by the Government 28,000 crore. of India and it has been decided with the approval of the Website for RGGVY (both in Hindi & English) was launched Competent Authority to advise the Power Grid Corporation on 28th May, 2008 and is available at http://rggvy.gov.in. of India Ltd. (PGCIL) as under : - New Hydro Policy (a) To set up a wholly owned subsidiary company of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) responsible New Hydro Policy has been notified on 31/03/2008. for independent system operation with separate Power Generation accounting and Board structure. Stake holders will be The electricity generation target for the year 2008-09 was appropriately represented on the Board of the subsidiary fixed as 774.344 Billion Units (BU) i.e. growth around 9.0 % company and eventually may have shareholding in the over generation target of 710 BU for the previous year ISO company. The formal procedure for doing so 2007-08. including manpower requirements will be transparently In the current financial year, the actual electricity generation laid down. The revenue streams for PGCIL and the was 723.794 BU against 704.5 BU generated during subsidiary will be clearly earmarked without any corresponding period of previous financial year. additional burden on the states.

Sh. H.S. Brahma, Secretary (Power) with officers of NPTI

3 GENERATION

PLF OF THERMAL STATIONS

4 5 Jt. Secretary Sudhir Kumar ADM. PARL OL OM Trans PGCIL P&P@ T&R@ IT@ z z z z z z z z z Jt. Secretary RE REC COORD EC DSM BEE APDRP PFC NEF Devender Singh z z z z z z z z z Rakesh Jain Financial Matters Public Grievances Jt. Secretary & FA z z Jt. Secretary I.C.P. Keshari I.C.P. UMPP# Thermal IPP Fuel Supply# NTPC DVC z z z z z z U U Jt. Secretary R&R* Hydro Power V&S BBMB Environment IC Climate Change Management for (Hydro Power Projects) z z z z z z z Jayant Shriniwas Kawale SECRETARY (POWER) SECRETARY H. S. BRAHMA U MINISTER OF POWER BHARATSINH SOLANKI BHARATSINH SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE U P&P@ IC Climate Change Power Project Addl. Secretary Monitoring Panel MINISTER OF STATE FOR POWER MINISTER OF STATE Gireesh B. Pradhan z z z z ORGANISATION STRUCTURE ORGANISATION Anil Kumar R & R* T & R@ UMPP# IT@ Fuel Supply# Appellate Authority (RTI) Addl. Secretary JS (Shri Kawale) will submit files relating to IC and Climate Change through AS (Shri Gireesh B. Pradhan) JS (Shri Kawale) will submit files relating to IC and Climate Change through z z z z z z # JS (Shri Keshari) will submit files relating to UMPP and Fuel Supply through AS (Shri Anil Kumar) AS (Shri and Fuel Supply through # JS (Shri Keshari) will submit files relating to UMPP T&R/IT AS (Shri Gireesh B. Pradhan) and that of through @JS (Shri Sudhir Kumar) will submit files relating to P&P AS (Anil Kumar) through * JS (Shri Kawale) will submit files relating to R&R through AS (Shri Anil Kumar) AS (Shri * JS (Shri Kawale) will submit files relating to R&R through U Authority Central Electricity Rakesh Nath Chairperson Member (Economic & Commercial) Member (Thermal) S. M. Dhiman Member (Grid Operation & Distribution) Gurdial Singh Member (Hydro) Member (Planning) V. Ramakrishna V. Member (Power System)

6 CHAPTER - 2

MINISTRY OF POWER–ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS

The Ministry of Power started functioning independently with dealt with by the Ministry of Power are as given below: effect from 2nd July, 1992. Earlier it was known as the General Policy in the electric power sector and issues Ministry of Energy comprising the Departments of Power, relating to energy policy and coordination thereof. Coal and Non-Conventional Energy Sources. (Details of short, medium and long-term policies in Electricity is a concurrent subject at entry number terms of formulation, acceptance, implementation and 38 in the List III of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution review of such policies, cutting across sectors, fuels, of India. The Ministry of Power is primarily responsible for regions and intra-country and inter-country flows); the development of electrical energy in the country. The All matters relating to hydro-electric power Ministry is concerned with perspective planning, policy (except small/mini/micro hydel projects of and below formulation, processing of projects for investment decisions, 25 MW capacity) and thermal power and transmission monitoring of the implementation of power projects, training & distribution system network; and manpower development and the administration and Research, development and technical assistance enactment of legislation in regard to thermal, hydro power relating to hydro-electric and thermal power, generation, transmission and distribution. The Ministry has transmission system network and distribution systems developed its website www.powermin.nic.in. in the States/UTs; The Ministry of Power is mainly responsible for evolving Administration of the Electricity Act, 2003, (36 of general policy in the field of energy. The main items of work 2003), the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (52 of

Sh. Bharatsinh Solanki, Minister of State for Power, reviewing the NPMC functioning

7 Sh. H. S. Brahma, Secretary (Power), reviewing the NPTI

2001), the Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 (14 f. North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited; of 1948) and Bhakra Beas Management Board as g. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited; provided in the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 (31 h. Power Finance Corporation Limited; of 1966) i. Tehri Hydro Development Corporation; All matters relating to Central Electricity Authority, j. Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited; Central Electricity Board and Central Electricity Regulatory Commission; k. Central Power Research Institute; l. National Power Training Institute; Rural Electrification; m. Bureau of Energy Efficiency; Power schemes and issues relating to power supply/ development schemes/programmes/ decentralized and All matters concerning energy conservation and energy distributed generation in the States and Union efficiency pertaining to Power Sector. Territories; ORGANISATIONS UNDER THE MINISTRY OF POWER Matters relating to the following Undertakings / In all technical and economic matters, Ministry of Power Organizations: is assisted by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), a. Damodar Valley Corporation; constituted under section 3 (1) of the Electricity (Supply) b. Bhakra Beas Management Board (except matters Act, 1948 which has now been replaced by Electricity Act, relating to irrigation); 2003. The CEA advises the Ministry of Power on all technical and economic matters. c. NTPC Limited; d. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited; The construction and operation of generation and transmission projects in the Central Sector are entrusted e. Rural Electrification Corporation Limited;

8 to Central Sector Power Corporations, viz. The NTPC Ministry has two Additional Secretaries and five Joint Limited, the National Hydro-Electric Power Corporation Secretaries, including the Financial Adviser. (NHPC), the North-Eastern Electric Power Corporation Shri Anil Kumar, Additional Secretary, oversees the work (NEEPCO) and the Power Grid Corporation of India relating to Reforms & Restructuring and Ultra Mega Power Limited (PGCIL). The PGCIL is responsible for all the Projects; Training & Research; Information Technology; Fuel existing and future transmission projects in the Central Supply. He is also designated the Appellate Authority under Sector and also for the formation of the National Power Right to Information Act and meetings in Cabinet Secretariat. Grid. Two Joint Venture Power Corporations namely, Satluj Shri Gireesh B. Pradhan, Additional Secretary, oversees the Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (SJVNL) and Tehri Hydro Development work relating to Policy & Planning; Power Projects Monitoring Corporation (THDC) are responsible for the execution of Panel, International Cooperation; Climate Change and the Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (SJVNL) in Himachal meetings in Prime Minister's Office. Pradesh and projects of the Tehri Hydro Power Complex The allocation of work among the five Joint Secretaries in in respectively. Statutory bodies i.e., Damodar the Ministry of Power is as under: Valley Corporation (DVC) and Bhakra Beas Management i) Hydro Power Projects; Reforms and Restructuring and Board (BBMB) are also under the administrative control of Vigilance & Security; Bhakra Beas Management Board; the Ministry of Power. Programmes of rural electrification Environment Management for Hydro ProjectPower are provided financial assistance by the Rural Electrification Plants; Internation Coorporation; climate change. Corporation (REC) under the Ministry of Power. The Power ii) Ultra Mega Power Project; Thermal; National Thermal Finance Corporation (PFC) provides term-finance to projects Power Corporation; Damodar Valley Corporation; in the power sector. Independent Power Producers and Fuel Supply; Further, the Autonomous Bodies (Societies) i.e. iii) Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), the National Programme, Power Finance Corporation, Rural Power Training Institute (NPTI) and the Bureau of Energy Electrification; Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojana; Efficiency (BEE) are also under the administrative control Rural Electrification Corporation; Energy Conservation; of the Ministry of Power. Demand Side Management; Energy Efficiency; Bureau of Energy Efficiency; National Electricity Fund and ORGANISATION SET-UP Coordination issues; Shri Sushilkumar Shinde is the Minister of Power since the iv) Transmission; Power Grid Corporation of India Limited; 30th January, 2006. He demitted office on 22.05.2009 and Administration; Parliament and Official Language; again assumed charge as Minister of Power with effect from Operation Monitoring; Policy & Planinig; Training & the 28th May 2009. Research; Information Technology. Sh. Jairam Ramesh was the Minister of State for Power v) Internal Finance; Budgetary Control and Public since the 6th April, 2008. He demitted office on 25/2/2009. Grievances. Shri Bharatsinh Solanki is the Minister of State for Power with effect from the 28th May 2009. There is a Principal Accounts Office headed by the Controller of Accounts who in turn reports to the Financial Shri Anil Razdan, Secretary in the Ministry of Power retired from Government Service on 31.12.08 on attaining the age of Adviser in the Ministry of Power. Matters relating to superannuation. Shri V. S. Sampath assumed charge as Secretary reservations for SC/ST, Physically Handicapped and Ex- in the Ministry of Power with effect from the 2nd January, 2009. Servicemen in the Ministry including PSUs under its On his appoinment as Election Commisioner of India on 21.04.09 administrative control are dealt with by the Deputy Secretary (F/N) he deemed to have retired from same date. (Admn), who is also the Liaison Officer for SC/ST and there is a separate Liaison officer for OBCs. The sanctioned Shri H. S. Brahma assumed charge as Secretary in the strength of the Ministry is 337. Ministry of Power with effect from the 12th May, 2009. The

9 CHAPTER - 3

GENERATION & POWER SUPPLY POSITION

GENERATION PLANT LOAD FACTOR (PLF) The total electricity generation in the country increased from The Plant Load Factor (PLF) of Thermal Power Stations in 420.6 Billion Unit (BU) during 1997-98 to 723.794 BU during the country has been steadily increasing over the years, 2008-09. The overall electricity generation in power utilities representing higher utilization of the installed capacity. The in the country as well as import from Bhutan since the average PLF of TPSs of Power Utilities during 2008-09 beginning of 9th Plan was as under : was 77.22%. The sector-wise and overall PLF since beginning of 9th Plan was as under : Year Generation (BUs) Year Central State Private Overall 1997-98 420.6 1997-98 64.7 70.4 60.9 71.2 1997-98 420.6 1998-99 64.6 64.6 60.7 68.0 1998-99 448.4 1999-00 67.3 67.3 63.7 68.9 1999-00 480.7 2000-01 74.3 65.6 73.1 69.0 2000-01 499.5 2001-02 74.3 67.0 74.7 69.9 2001-02 515.2 2002-03 77.1 68.7 78.9 72.1 2002-03 531.6 2003-04 558.3 2003-04 78.7 68.4 80.5 72.7 2004-05 587.4 2004-05 81.7 69.6 85.1 74.8 2005-06 617.5 2005-06 82.1 67.1 85.4 73.6 2006-07 662.4 2006-07 84.8 70.6 86.3 76.8 2007-08 704.5 2007-08 86.7 71.9 90.8 78.6 2008-09 723.8 2008-09 84.3 71.2 91.0 77.2 POWER SUPPLY POSITION The power supply position since beginning of 9th Plan was as under : Year Energy Requirement (MU) Energy availability (MU) Energy shortage (MU) Energy Shortage (%) 1997-98 424505 390330 34175 8.1 1998-99 446584 420235 26349 5.9 1999-00 480430 450594 29836 6.2 2000-01 507216 467400 39816 7.8 2001-02 522537 483350 39187 7.5 2002-03 545983 497890 48093 8.8 2003-04 559264 519398 39866 7.1 2004-05 591373 548115 43258 7.3 2005-06 631554 578819 52735 8.4 2006-07 690587 624495 66092 9.6 2007-08 737052 664660 72392 9.8 2008-09 777039 691038 86001 11.1 PEAK DEMAND : Year Peak demand (MW) Peak Met (MW) Peak shortage (MW) Peak Shortage (%) 1997-98 65435 58042 7393 11.3 1998-99 67905 58445 9460 13.9 1999-00 72669 63691 8978 12.4 2000-01 78037 67880 10157 13.0 2001-02 78441 69189 9252 11.8 2002-03 81492 71547 9945 12.2 2003-04 84574 75066 9508 11.2 2004-05 87906 77652 10254 11.7 2005-06 93255 81792 11463 12.3 2006-07 100715 86818 13897 13.8 2007-08 108866 90793 18073 16.6 2008-09 109809 96785 13024 11.9

10 GENERATION (BU)

PLANT LOAD FACTOR

11 POWER-SUPPLY POSITION - ENERGY

POWER SUPPLY POSITION - PEAK

12 CHAPTER - 4 CAPACITY ADDITION PROGRAMME IN THE XITH PLAN

1. The National Electricity Policy (NEP) stipulates power thermal, 36878 MW hydro, 4120 MW nuclear and for all and annual per capita consumption of electricity 13242 MW R.E.S. The Central Sector’s share in to rise to 1000 units by 2012 This entails provision of generation has gradually increased from 12% in 1979 adequate reliable power, at affordable cost with access to 33% as on 31.3.2009. On the other hand the share to all citizens. Electricity is in the Concurrent List in the of the State Sector has declined from 82.5% to 51% Constitution and the primary responsibility of structuring while the share of Private Sector has gone up from its availability and distribution is that of the States. 5.2% to 16% during the same period. However, both the Centre and the States have to play 3. To fulfill the objectives of the NEP, a capacity addition a decisive and positive role. While shortages are of 78,700 MW has been proposed for the 11th Plan. presently being experienced by each region, it is much This capacity addition is expected to provide a growth more acute in the case of some regions/States. of 9.5% to the power sector. The breakup of the 2. The all India installed power generation capacity as on capacity addition target is given as under: 31.03.2009 was 147965 MW comprising of 93725 MW (in MW) Source Central State Private Total Share(%) Hydro 8654 3482 3491 15627 19.9 Thermal 24840 23301 11552 59693 75.8 Nuclear 3380 -- -- 3380 4.3 Total 36874 26783 15043 78700 100 Share (%) 46.9 34 19.1 100

Sh. Sushilkumar Shinde, Minister of Power alongwith Sh. Anil Razdan, Secretary (Power) and DG, BEE on Energy Conservation Day.

13 4. Capacity addition programme and achievement 16335.2 MW which was subsequently revised to during 2007-08 12039.2 MW the achievement for the same year was The capacity addition target for the year 2007-08 was 9263 MW. The details of programme and achievement for the year 2007-08 are as given below: Programme – 2007-08 (In MW) Central sector State sector Private sector Total

Thermal 3490 4767.20 750 9007.2 Hydro 690 1682 0 2372 Nuclear 660 0 0 660 Total 4840 6449.2 750 12039.2

Achievement – 2007- 08 (1.4. 2007 to 31.3. 2008) Central sector State sector Private sector Total (MW) Thermal 1990 3880 750 6620 Hydro 1030 1393 0 2423 Nuclear 220 0 0 220 Total 3240 5273 750 9263

5. Revised definition of ‘Commissioning’

Earlier “rotation of the machine” in case of hydro Thermal projects: Commissioning of the plant can be projects and “oil synchronization” in case of thermal related to actual output in the form of generation that is projects were treated as commissioning for declaring emerging from plant for auxiliary consumption and input capacity addition. However, the definitions have since to the grid based on its designated fuel and completion been changed from the year 2008-09 as follows: of all plants and equipments required for fuel handling Hydro projects: Capacity addition in respect of hydro and safe operation of the plant. projects would be the date when following conditions 6. Capacity addition programme and achievement are met: during 2008-09 (i) The trial run operation has started. The capacity addition target for the year 2008-09 was (ii) The unit had achieved full rated capacity in case of 11061.2 MW which has been revised to 7530 MW purely run of river station and run of river stations because of the revised definition of commissioning of with pondage. power projects and the achievement as on 31.03.2009 (iii)The unit has achieved full rated capacity or the was 3454 MW. The details of programme and designed capacity corresponding to prevailing achievement made till 31.03.2009 are as given below: reservoir level in case of storage power stations.

Programme – 2008-09 Central sector State sector Private sector Total (MW) Thermal 2910 2957.20 3437 9304.20 Hydro 0 1097 0 1097 Nuclear 660 0 0 660 Total 3570 4054.2 3437 11061.2

14 Revised capacity addition target during 2008-09 Central sector State sector Private sector Total (MW) Thermal 1750 1262.2 2761 5773.2 Hydro 0 1097 0 1097 Nuclear 660 0 0 660 Total 2410 2359.2 2761 7530.2

Achievement – 2008- 09 (1.4. 2008 to 31.3. 2009) Central sector State sector Private sector Total (MW) Thermal 750 852.2 882.5 2484.7 Hydro 0 969 0 969 Nuclear 0 0 0 0 Total 750 1821.2 882.5 3453.7

7. Feasible Capacity Addition during XI Plan As against the 11th Plan target of 78700 MW set by capacity addition target for the 11th Plan to 80010MW. the Planning Commission, the CEA has, on the basis Out of this, status of the progress achieved up to of preparedness of the projects, revised the feasible 31.03.2009 is given in the Table below:- Status of Eleventh Five Year Plan capacity addition (MW) (As on 31.03.2009) Status Central sector State sector Private sector Total (MW) Commissioned 3990 7094 1633 12717 Under 29540 18269 19484 67293 Construction Total 33530 25363 21117 80010

8. Capacity addition (last five years) In the last five years including 2008-09 (April 2008 – March, 2009), the following new capacities have been added: Status of Eleventh Five Year Plan capacity addition (MW) (As on 31.03.2009) Year Central State Private Total 2003-04 3035 816.62 100.00 3951.62 2004-05 2710 1168.92 70.00 3948.92 2005-06 1420 1488 660.8 3568.8 2006-07 3890 1671 1291.8 6852.8 2007-08 3240 5273 750 9263 2008-09 750 1821.2 882.5 3453.7

9. Monitoring of Capacity Addition Programme associated with each on going project which continuously In order to ensure that the power projects cleared are monitors the progress at site through frequent visits and executed in time, the Ministry of Power has adopted a continuous interaction. The respective nodal officer is system of close monitoring of all ongoing projects. The responsible for submitting a report on the progress of each monitoring is carried out at three broad levels viz. by the of the on going power project on monthly basis highlighting Central Electricity Authority; by the Ministry of Power; and the critical areas where corrective actions are required. The through the Power Project Monitoring Panel (PPMP). Chairperson, CEA reviews monthly progress of the ongoing Monitoring by the Central Electricity Authority projects with the nodal officers. The CEA also holds quarterly The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has a nodal officer review meeting with the developers and other stakeholders.

15 Sh. P. K. Kognolkar, DG CPRI, receiving Rajbhasha Award from Hon’ble President Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil

Monitoring by the Ministry of Power monitoring of Thermal and Hydro Generation Projects Regular Quarterly Progress Reviews (QPRs) with CEA and targeted for commissioning during the 11th Plan along with the nodal officers of the projects are held by the Ministry of the associated transmission schemes. The PPMP at Power to review the critical milestones associated with each present comprises of five independent project monitoring on-going project. QPRs with the leading equipment consultants. Each consultant is given specific projects. The manufacturers, especially BHEL are organized to review individual consultants make visits to the project sites and the critical supplies to the projects. QPRs are also organized furnish their progress report which is compiled by the separately for each CPSU to review the status of the Central coordinating consultant and along with the Exception Report Sector projects. For State Sector Projects periodical reviews submitted to the Secretary. The progress of implementation are organized on regional basis. of the projects is accordingly reviewed by the Ministry on the basis of the report received from the Monitoring Panel. Power Project Monitoring Panel (PPMP) 10. Performance Highlights As a follow up to the decision in the Conference of Chief Ministers’ held on May 28th, 2007, the Ministry of Power The Power Project Monitoring Panel comprising of five has set up a “Power Project Monitoring Panel” (PPMP) for Independent Consultants has been made functional.

16 CHAPTER - 5

STATUS OF POWER SECTOR REFORMS

Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 Guidelines for procurement of electricity The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007, amending certain In compliance with section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003, provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, has been enacted the Central Government on January 19, 2005 had notified on 29th May, 2007 and brought into force w.e.f 15.6.2007. guidelines for procurement of power by Distribution Licensees through competitive bidding. On March 31, 2006, The main features of the Amendment Act are: Central Government had issued the standard bid document • Central Government, jointly with State Governments, containing Request For Qualification (RFQ), Request For to endeavour to provide access to electricity to all areas Proposal (RFP) and model Power Purchase Agreement including villages and hamlets through rural electricity (PPA) for long term procurement of power from projects infrastructure and electrification of households. having specified site and location through tariff based • No License required for sale of electricity from captive competitive bidding. The Central Government has also units. issued Standard Bidding Document for Case-1 on April 2, 2009, where the location, technology, or fuel is not specified • Definition of theft expanded to cover use of tampered by the procurer. meters and use for unauthorized purpose. Successful tariff based bidding for four Ultra Mega Power • Theft made explicitly cognizable and non-bailable. Project of 4000 MW each capacity has shown that • Deletion of the provision for elimination of cross competitive procurement of power leads to significant subsidies. The provision for reduction of cross subsidies benefits to the consumers. would continue. Reorganisation of the State Electricity Boards Operationalisation of open access: Before enactment of the Electricity Act, 2003, various States Open access is one of the key features of Electricity Act, had enacted State Electricity Reforms Acts, which provided 2003 for making the electricity industry competitive. Open for reorganization of their State Electricity Boards (SEB). access in inter-State transmission is fully operational. To Section 172 (a) of the Electricity Act, 2003 provides that give a fresh impetus to implementation of open access over the SEB shall be deemed to be the State Transmission transmission lines of State Utilities and over the distribution Utility (STU) and a licensee under the provisions of the Act networks, the Ministry of Power convened the Conference for a period of one year from the appointed date, i.e. 10th of the Chief Secretaries in April, 2007 and the Conference June, 2003. However a SEB can continue for some more of Chief Ministers in May, 2007, in which open access were time as agreed to mutually by State and Central one of the agenda items. The Ministry also convened Government. interaction with the Forum of Regulators (FOR) and the So far, 14 states have reorganized their SEBs. 10 States State Power Secretaries on 5.11.2007 exclusively on namely, Orissa, , Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Operationalisation of open access at State level. The Pradesh, Uttarakhand, , , Gujarat and SERCs have resolved to actively operationalise open Madhya Pradesh have done so under their State Electricity access. The Forum has also launched a website Reforms Acts. , Maharashtra, (w.e.f. www.forumofregulators.org to display the open access 1.4.2007), Chhattisgarh (w.e.f. 1.1.2009) have reorganized charges and status of open access applications in various their SEBs under the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003. States. The SEB of Assam presently continues to discharge the Power exchanges licensee function only for trading of electricity. Government CERC has issued guidelines for setting up power of has corporatised its electricity department. exchanges. Two Power Exchanges i.e. Indian Energy The remaining states of , Jharkhand, , Punjab, Exchange and Power Exchange India Ltd. are functional. Tamil Nadu, and are in the This action is expected to stabilize the market rate of surplus process of formulating schemes for reorganisation of their power. SEBs.

17 CHAPTER - 6 DISTRIBUTION REFORMS & ACCELERATED POWER DEVELOPMENT AND REFORMS PROGRAMME (APDRP)

Distribution Reforms: The status as on 31st March 2009: The Ministry of Power took various initiatives towards No of projects sanctioned : 571 reforms and other policy measures for helping the state Total project Cost : Rs. 17,033.58 Crore power Utilities to bring improvement in their efficiency APDRP (GOI) Component : Rs. 8,720.07 Crore towards bringing about commercial viability in the power Total fund released by GOI : Rs. 7,646.35 Crore sector. Some of the major initiatives were establishment of regulatory mechanism at central and state level, C/Part drawn from FIs : Rs. 6,711.80 Crore restructuring of the state power Utilities, metering of feeders Total fund utilized : Rs. 13,923.10 Crore & consumers, energy accounting & auditing, securitization Earlier, Government was providing 10% loan to special of outstanding dues of CPSUs. Ministry of Power signed category and 25% to Non-special category states in addition the MOU with states to under take distribution reforms in to the grant as mentioned above. However, as time bound manner. 27 states, so far have either constituted recommended by the 12th Finance Commission, the loan or notified their regulatory commission and 22 have issued component has been discontinued by the Ministry of tariff orders in the direction of rationalizing the tariffs. Now Finance w.e.f. 2005-06. Funds are released by Ministry of the states are moving towards Multi-Year Tariff, Time of Finance, under the advice from Day Metering and intra state availability based tariff. 15 Ministry of Power in three instalments progressively based SEBs / Electricity Departments have been unbundled & on implementation progress. Except Jammu & Kashmir all corporatised. All the states have securitized their States have completed or short closed the APDRP schemes outstanding dues towards CPSUs. Electricity Distribution sanctioned by GOI. has been privatized in Delhi and Orissa. At national level Incentive component- This component is to incentivize the 98% feeders and 88% of the consumers have been metered SEBs / utilities to reduce their financial losses. Funds are so far. 100% feeder metering have been achieved in released to the SEBs for actual cash loss reduction, for 20 States. every Rs.2 of cash loss reduction Rs.1 is given as grant. ACCELERATED POWER DEVELOPMENT AND The cash losses are calculated net of subsidy and REFORMS PROGRAMME: receivables. The year 2000-01 has been adopted as the base year. The Accelerated Power Development Reforms Programme (APDRP) was launched in 2002-03 for implementation in Nine states have shown reduction of cash loss amounting 10th Plan as additional central assistance to the states for to Rs.5759.46 Crore and became eligible for APDRP strengthening and up gradation of sub-transmission and incentive of Rs. 2879.73 Crore. Government has released distribution systems of high-density load centres like towns Rs. 2879.73 Crore so far to Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and industrial areas. Haryana, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan and West Bengal. The main objectives of the programme were to reduce AT&C loss, reduction of commercial loss and improve Although at national level the AT&C loss of state power quality and reliability of supply. utilities has not shown much improvement over the past three years. The loss has come down in towns where The Programme has two components: APDRP has been implemented. Some of the utilities which Investment component- Central Government provides adopted various interventions as envisaged under the assistance to the tune of 25% and 90% of the project cost programme have shown significant reduction in AT&C loss. in the form of grant to Non-special category and Special AT&C losses have been bought down below 20% in 215 Category states respectively. Balance amount to be APDRP towns in the country of which 163 towns have been arranged from Financial Institutions / own resources. brought below 15%.

18 The billing efficiency at national level has improved from • Part – A: Preparation of Base-line data for the project 68.37% during 2002-03 to 71.04 during 2006-07. The area covering Consumer Indexing, GIS Mapping, national average collection efficiency has also improved Metering of Distribution Transformers and Feeders, and from 92.68% during 2002-03 to 94.20% during 2006-07. Automatic Data Logging for all Distribution Transformers With this improvement in billing and collection efficiency, and Feeders and SCADA / DMS system for big cities the national average AT&C loss of the distribution only. It would include Asset Mapping of the entire companies has reduced from 36.63% to 33.07%. distribution network at and below the 11Kv transformers and include the Distribution Transformers and Feeders, The overall commercial loss (without subsidy) of the utilities Low Tension lines, poles and other distribution network reduced from Rs. 29,331 Crore during 2001-02 to equipment. It will also include adoption of IT applications Rs. 27,446 Crore during 2006-07. for meter reading, billing & collection, energy accounting RE-STRUCTURED APDRP: & auditing, redressal of consumer grievances, establishment of IT enabled consumer service centers Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved etc. The base line data shall be verified by an the “Re-structured APDRP" for XI Plan as a Central Sector independent agency appointed by the Ministry of Power. Scheme in its meeting held on 31.07.2008. The focus of the programme is on actual, demonstrable performance in • Part – B: Renovation, modernization and strengthening terms of AT&C loss reduction. Projects under the scheme of 11 kV level Substations, Transformers/Transformer would be taken up in two parts in urban areas-towns and Centers, Re-conductoring of lines at 11kv level and cities with population of more than 30,000(10,000 in case below, Load Bifurcation, Load Balancing, HVDS, of special category states). Projects execution under the installation of capacitor banks and mobile service centers etc. In exceptional cases, where sub- scheme to be taken up in Two Parts. Part-A shall include transmission system is weak, strengthening at 33 kV or the projects for establishment of baseline data and IT 66 kV levels may also be considered. applications for energy accounting/auditing & IT based consumer service centers. Part-B shall include regular • Expected investment in Part-A (Baseline System) shall distribution strengthening projects. The activities to be be Rs. 10,000 crore and that in Part-B shall be covered under each part are as follows: Rs. 40,000 crore.

Shri S. K. Garg, CMD, NHPC receiving the “Jury Award” for Environment upgradation at the “India Power Awards 2008” from Shri Anil Razdan, Secretary (Power) Government of India

19 • Initially 100% funds for Part A and 25% (90% for special into grant for the specific project. A panel of Project category states) funds for Part B projects shall be evaluators will be finalized through a bidding process. provided through loan from the Govt. of India. The • Capacity Building and development of balance funds for Part B projects shall be raised from franchisees in Distribution Sector will be a major financial institutions. focus area to provide training to employees of the • The entire amount of loan for Part-A projects shall be Distribution companies and existing & prospective converted into grant once the establishment of the franchisees in management, technical, commercial required Base-line data system is achieved and verified and consumer related areas, exposure to latest by an independent agency appointed by MoP. developments in electricity distribution, loss reduction, theft and pilferage control within India • Up-to 50% (90% for special category States) of the and abroad, dissemination of knowledge through project cost of Part-B projects shall be converted into Best Practice Workshops and Conferences, grant in five equal tranches on achieving the 15% AT&C standardization of specifications of equipment loss in the project area on a sustainable basis for a required in electricity distribution network, period of five years. In addition, utility level loss reduction standardization of contractual documents for (AT&C losses) @ 3% per annum for utilities with baseline outsourcing project management, turnkey jobs, loss levels exceeding 30% and @ 1.5% for utilities with franchising etc. baseline loss levels less than 30% have to be achieved. • Consumer Attitude Survey will be carried out to • Part C of the programme is an enabling component for assess the impact of the measures taken in the the implementation of APDRP. Provision of Rs 1,177 distribution sector towards improving of servic Crore trough GBS has been provided in the scheme. This part is to be implemented by Ministry of Power / • Under Part D of the scheme, there is provision for Nodal Agency. PFC has been appointed as nodal agency incentive for utility staff in towns where AT&C loss levels for operationalising the programme. The following are brought below the base line levels. An amount activities are included in Part C: equivalent to 2% of the grant for Part-B projects (Rs 400 crore) is proposed as incentive of utility staff in • Preparation of a template for System project areas where AT&C loss levels are brought Requirement Specifications for sub-division below 15%. automation and for customer relations management module, as well as for automated Implementation of Re- Structured APDRP: baseline data collection systems, A Steering Committee under Secretary (Power) comprising • Validation of the Base-line Data to be done by of representatives of Ministry of Finance, Planning independent agencies identified through bidding Commission, Central Electricity Authority, Power Finance process by the Ministry or its nominee. Independent Corporation, Rural Electrification Corporation, selected agencies will also verify the AT&C losses and monitor State Governments (on one year rotation basis) and of quality of works to be executed under Part-B. Ministry of Power has been constituted. The Steering Committee will – • Project Advisors and Project Management Consultants – Advisor cum Consultants will be a) Sanction projects, including modification or revision appointed to assist the Ministry in monitoring of of estimates; Monitor and review the implementation APDRP and to validate the project proposals of the Scheme; submitted by the Distribution companies. Project b) Approve the guidelines for operationalisation of various Management Consultants will assist distribution components of the scheme including the approval of companies in formulating the DPRs, in the charges to be paid to the nodal agency; standardization of bidding/contract documents, c) Approve and sanction activities to be taken up by managing the bid process, monitoring of progress, the Ministry under Part C of the Scheme; quality assurance etc. They will also facilitate the Management Information system and assist the d) Appoint agencies for verification and validation of Distribution Reforms Committees formed at the base-line data systems, for verifying the fulfilment of State level. programme conditions by utilities; • Project Evaluation by Third Party will be the basis e) Approve conversion of loan into grant upon fulfilment of computation of the extent of conversion of loan of the necessary conditions.

20 Steering Committee till now has approved 599 Projects under Part ‘A’, at the cost of Rs. 1947.70 crore for 13 States. The details are as follows:

Sr. State No of Projects Sanctioned Project No. Sanctioned Cost (Rs Cr.) 1 Andhra Pradesh 113 388.02 2 Bihar 10 81.18 3 4 104.89 4 Gujrat 17 47.37 5 Haryana 36 146.04 6 Jharkhand 5 8.82 7 Karnataka 94 384.09 8 Madhya Pradesh 82 228.08 9 Maharashtra 107 162.18 10 Rajasthan 87 315.94 11 Tamil Nadu 27 70.04 12 Uttrakhand 12 8.55 13 5 2.50 TOTAL 599 1947.70

Buget allocation for the current year (FY 2008-09) is The budget allocation for the next year (FY 2009-10) is Rs 350 crore (Rs 325 Crore loan and Rs 25 Crore grant). Rs 1730 Crores (Rs 1650 Crores as loan and Rs 80 Crores Rs 350 Crore has already been released to PFC, the nodal as grant). The Ministry of Power has requested planning agency. Commission for enhancing allocation for the next FY to Rs 5530 Crores for Restructured APDRP.

21 CHAPTER - 7

TRANSMISSION

Transmission projects continue to be accorded a high and the achievements up to March, 2009 of Central Sector priority in the context of the need to evacuate power from Transmission Projects including Joint Venture projects of generating stations to load centres, system strengthening PGCIL are summarised below: and creation of National Grid. Targets for the year 2008-09 FY 2008-09 Parameter MOU Target Achievement upto % of Achievement (Excellent) March’ 09 Commissioned/ Ckt. kms 5500 5556 101 ready for commissioning Transformation Capacity 6285 6715 107 addition (MVA)

CENTRAL SECTOR TRANSMISSION mitigate the situation of surplus/deficit of power in various regions. Ministry of Power has planned to establish the requisite transmission capacity in the central sector to match POWERGRID’s transmission lines and sub-stations the generation capacity addition and encourage completed/ made ready during FY 2008-09 (Apr’08 to inter-State/inter-regional exchange of power to Mar’09) are shown in the following table:

Sl. No. Name of the line/Sub-station Voltage Class

I Transmission Lines

1.0 Sipat-Seoni S/C line – 354 Ckt. Kms. 765 kV

2.0 Seoni-Wardha S/C line –269 Ckt. . Kms (to be operated at 400 kV) 765 kV

3.0 Agra - Gwalior 2nd S/C line (initially to be operated at 400KV) – 128 Ckt.. Kms 765 kV

4.0 LILO of existing Kolar-Sriperumbudur S/C line at Melakottaiyur – 31 Ckt. Kms. 400 kV

5.0 Bareilly (POWERGRID) - Moradabad S/C line – 91 Ckt. Kms. 400 kV

6.0 LILO of Madurai-Trivandrum at Tirunelveli – 107 Ckt. Kms. 400 kV

7.0 Sipat - Raipur D/C line – 298 Ckt. Kms. 400 kV

8.0 Teesta-V HEP - Siliguri D/C line – 114 Ckt. Kms. 400 kV

9.0 RAPP-Kota S/C – 75 Ckt. . Kms 400 kV

10.0 LILO of Hissar - Jaipur S/C line at Bhiwadi – 156 Ckt. . Kms 400 kV

11.0 Pugalur-Madurai D/C line – 246 Ckt. . Kms 400 kV

12.0 Wardha-Akola D/C line – 324 Ckt. . Kms 400 kV

13.0 LILO of Rishikesh-Muzaffarnagar at Roorkee – 3 Ckt. Kms. 400 kV

22 14.0 Ranchi-Sipat D/C line – 816 Ckt. . Kms 400 kV

15.0 Kota - Merta D/C line – 512 Ckt. . Kms 400 kV

16.0 Neyveli TS II – Pugalur D/C line – 395 Ckt. . Kms 400 kV

17.0 Kudankulam-Tirunelveli D/C line I – 145 Ckt. . Kms 400 kV

18.0 Kudankulam-Tirunelveli D/C line II – 160 Ckt. . Kms 400 kV

19.0 Tirunelveli-Udumalpet D/C line – 534 Ckt. . Kms 400 kV

20.0 Zerda-Kankroli D/C line – 470 Ckt. . Kms 400 kV

21.0 LILO of one ckt of Tanakpur - Bareilly line D/C at Sitarganj – 44 Ckt. Kms. 220 kV

22.0 Vapi-Kharadpada D/C line (Dadra & Nagar Haveli) – 34 Ckt. Kms. 220 kV

23.0 Vapi-Magarwada D/C line (Daman & Diu) – 31 Ckt. . Kms 220 kV

24.0 Sewa II – Hiranagar D/C line – 157 Ckt. . Kms 132 kV

25.0 Sewa II – Mahanpur D/C line – 62 Ckt. . Kms 132 kV

II New Sub-Stations

1.0 Melakottaiyur – 2x315 MVA 400/220 kV

2.0 Damoh – 2x315 MVA 400/220 kV

3.0 Ludhiana – 2x315 MVA 400/220 kV

4.0 Tirunelveli – 2x315 MVA 400/220 kV

5.0 Kankroli – 3x315 MVA 400/220 kV

6.0 Roorkee – 1x315 MVA 400/220 kV

7.0 Kota – 2x315 MVA 400/220 kV

8.0 Pugalur – 1x315 MVA 400/220 kV

9.0 Wardha – 1x315 MVA 400/220 kV

10.0 Sitarganj – 1x100 MVA 220/132 kV

III Extension of Sub-Stations

1.0 Itarasi – 1x315 MVA 400/220 kV

2.0 Baripada – 1x315 MVA 400/220 kV

3.0 Rajgarh – 1x315 MVA 400/220 kV

4.0 Bhatapara – 1x315 MVA 400/220 kV

5.0 Udumalpet – 1x315 MVA 400/220 kV

23 Responding to devastating calamity in Bihar due to floods, REC donated Rs.2.5 crore to Prime Minister's Relief Fund. CMD REC handed over cheque to Hon'ble MOP Sh. Sushilkumar Shinde TOWARDS FORMATION OF NATIONAL GRID ultimate objective of establishment of strong & vibrant The exploitable energy resources in our country are National Grid to support the generation capacity addition concentrated in certain pockets. As a result, some regions programme of XI Plan. Details of various existing/ planned do not have adequate natural resources for setting power links are given at Annexure-I. plants to meet future requirements whereas others have Further, acquiring Right of Way (ROW) for constructing abundant natural resources. This has necessitated formation transmission system is getting increasingly difficult. This of National Power Grid to transmit power from resource rich necessitates creation of high capacity “Transmission areas to deficit areas as well as to facilitate scheduled/ Highways”, so that in future, constraints in ROW do not unscheduled exchange of power. Ministry of Power has envisaged the establishment of an integrated National Power become bottleneck in harnessing natural resources. Grid in the country by the year 2012 with an inter-regional Presently, four major power regions of the country namely, power transfer capacity of about 38,650 MW. North-Eastern, Eastern, Western and Northern are operating A perspective transmission plan has been evolved for as one synchronous grid with total generating capacity of strengthening the regional grids and enhance the inter- about 1,09,000 MW. This is facilitating flow of power from regional power transfer capacity of National Grid with the surplus to deficit regions bringing much needed economy. Annexure – I Existing/Planned Inter-Regional Power Transfer Capacity (MW) Existing Addition in XI At the end of (Mar.’09) Plan (Balance) XI plan EAST-NORTH Dehri-Sahupuri 220 kV S/c 130 130 Sasaram HVDC back-to-back 500 500 Muzaffarpur-Gorakhpur 400 kV D/c (with Series Cap+TCSC) 2000 2000 Patna – Balia 400kV D/c (Quad) 1600 1600 Biharshariff – Balia 400kV D/c(Quad) 1600 1600 Barh – Balia 400kV D/c (Quad) [Barh Tr. System] 1600 1600 Sasaram - Fatehpur 765kV S/c [DVC,NK, Maithon Tr. System] 2100 2100 Gaya - Balia 765kV S/c [DVC,NK, Maithon Tr. System] 2100 2100

24 Sasaram bypassing(additional capacity) 500 500 Sub-total 6330 5800 12130 EAST-WEST Budhipadar-Korba 220 kV 3 ckts. 390 390 Rourkela-Raipur 400 kV D/c with series comp.+TCSC 1400 1400 Ranchi –Sipat 400 kV D/c with series comp. 1200 1200 Rourkela-Raipur 400 kV D/c (2nd) with series comp. 1400 1400 [East-West Strengthening] Ranchi - WR Pooling Pt. 765kV S/c 2100 2100 Sub-total 2990 3500 6490 WEST- NORTH Vindhyachal HVDC back-to-back 500 500 Auriya-Malanpur 220 KV D/c 260 260 Kota - Ujjain 220 KV D/c 260 260 Gwalier-Agra 765 kV S/c[ Sasan Tr. System] 1100 1100 Gwalier-Agra 765 kV S/c 2nd ckt [NR-WR inter-regional 1100 1100 strengthening scheme] Zerda-Kankroli 400kV D/c [NR-WR inter-regional 1000 1000 strengthening scheme] Sub-total 4220 4220 EAST- SOUTH Gazuwaka HVDC back-to-back 1000 1000 Balimela-Upper Sileru 220kV S/c 130 130 Talcher-Kolar HVDC bipole 2000 2000 Upgradation of Talcher-Kolar HVDC Bipole 500 500 Sub-total 3630 3630 WEST- SOUTH Existing Addition in XI At the end of (Mar’09) Plan (Balance) XI plan Chandrapur HVDC back-to-back 1000 1000 Kolhapur-Belgaum 220kV D/c 260 260 Barsur – L. Sileru 220kV HVDC Monopole * 200 200 Ponda – Nagajhari 220kV D/c 260 260 South - West HVDC link 1000 1000 Sub-total 1720 1000 2720 EAST- NORTH EAST Malda - Bongaigaon 400 kV D/c 1000 1000 Birpara-Salakati 220kV D/c 260 260 Siliguri - Bongaigaon 400 kV D/c (Quad) [Palatana Tr. System] 1600 1600 Sub-total 1260 1600 2860 NORTH EAST-NORTH NER Pooling point - Agra HVDC Bipole[Lower Subansiri Tr. System] 6000 6000 Sub-total 0 6000 6000 Various 132kV inter-regional links 600 600 Total (Cumulative) 20,750 17,900 38,650

25 26 CHAPTER - 8 RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAMME

Rural electrification has been regarded as a vital far flung and difficult villages with low load potential. The programme for the development of rural areas. In 1947, scheme has been discontinued from 2004 onwards and has only 1500 villages were electrified in India. The per capita been subsequently merged with the new scheme, Rajiv consumption was 14 units. The initial focus was on Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana. 'electrification for irrigation' to enhance agricultural produce (ii) Pradhan Mantri GramodayaYojana (PMGY) which was reflected in the definition of village electrification This scheme was launched in 2000-01 but rural accepted till 1997 - that "a village was deemed to be electrification component was added in the next financial electrified if electricity is being used within its revenue area year-2001-02. It was being implemented by State Electricity for any purpose whatsoever". Boards/Electricity Departments/Power Utilities which were This definition of village electrification was reviewed in designated as implementing agencies. Funds were being consultation with the State Governments and State released by State Government to the implementing Electricity Boards and following new definition was adopted agencies. Funds under the programme were provided to after 1997: the states as Additional Central Assistance which followed "A village will be deemed to be electrified if-electricity is the normal-pattern of central assistance i.e 90% grant & used in the inhabited locality within the revenue boundary 10% -loans for special category states, 30% grant & 70% of the village for any purpose whatsoever. loan for other states. The scheme has been discontinued from 2005-06 onwards. In February, 2004, the definition was made even more encompassing as also target specific. "A village would be (iii) Kutir Jyoti Scheme declared electrified if : This programme was launched in 1988-89 to provide single point light connections to households of rural families below (i) Basic infrastructure such as distribution transformer the poverty line including harijans and adivasi families. The and distribution lines are provided-in the inhabited allocation amongst the States was based on the size of locality as well as the dalit basti/ hamlet where it exists. rural population below the poverty line and level of village (For electrification through Non-conventional Energy electrification in the State, with higher, weightage given to Sources a distribution transformer may not be States having larger population of rural poor and low necessary). electrification levels. This scheme has been now merged (ii) Electricity is provided to public places like schools, with RGGVY. panchayat offices, health centres, dispensaries, (iv) Accelerated Rural Electrification Programme(AREP) community centres, etc. and The scheme was introduced in the year 2003-04 under (iii) The number of households electrified should be at least which interest subsidy of 4% was to be provided on loans 10% of the total number of households in the village. availed by State Governments/Power Utilities from Financial Government of India from time to time had launched the Institutions for carrying out rural electrification programme. following programmes for electrification of rural areas in The assistance was limited to electrification of un-electrified the country : villages, electrification of hamlets/dalit bastis/tribal villages and electrification of households in villages through both (i) Rural Electrification under Minimum Needs conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. Programme(MNP) This was started in 5th Five Year Plan with rural (v) Accelerated Electrification of One lakh villages and electrification as one of the components of the programme. One crore households Under this programme funds were provided as Central Government of India in 2004-05 introduced a scheme assistance to the states in the form of partly grants and "Accelerated Electrification of One lakh villages and One partly loans. Since the inception of the MNP, the component crore households" by merging the interest subsidy Scheme- that relates to rural electrification had been set off against AREP (Accelerated Rural Electrification Programme) and the loan component of MNP. The areas covered under the Kutir Jyoti Programme. Under this scheme there was MNP for the purposes of rural electrification were remote, a provision for providing 40% capital subsidy for rural

27 The Official website of RGGVY is rggvy.gov.in Continuation of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana in Xi Plan Period The continuation of VGGVY has been approved by the Government in the XI Plan for attaining the goal of providing access to electricity to all households, electrification of about 1.15 lakh un-electrified villages and electricity connections to 2.34 crore BPL households. The approval has been accorded for capital subsidy of Rs. 28,000 crore during XI Plan period, at this stage. Decentralized Distribution Generation (DDG) UNDER RGGVY

Children learning computer in a rural school There is a provision of subsidy of Rs. 540 crore for DDG during XI Plan period which is included in capital subsidy of electrification projects and the balance as loan Assistance Rs. 28000 crore available for RGGVY in XI Plan period. on soft terms from REC. The scheme has now been merged The guidelines on DDG has been finalized and an order in with the new scheme RGGVY. this regard has been issued on 12.1.2009. (vi) Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana Status Of Rural Electrification Under Rajiv Gandhi (RGGVY) Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) This Scheme of Rural Electricity Infrastructure and All the States except Delhi & Gov have signed Agreements Household Electrification has been introduced in April, 2005 under RGGVY. CPSUs are implementing the scheme in for achieving the National Common Minimum Programme 139 districts. 235 Projects were taken up for implementation objective of providing access to electricity to all Rural during X Plan. Till 15.5.2009, 327 projects have been Households over a period of four years. Rural Electrification sanctioned for implementation during Phase-I of XI Plan. Corporation (REC) is the nodal agency for the programme. Since April, 2005, till 15.5.2009, the cumulative achievement Under this scheme 90% Capital Subsidy will be provided is electrification of 61,360 un-electrified villages, intensive for rural -electrification infrastructure through: - electrification of 85,501 already electrified villages and (i) Creation of Rural Electricity Distribution Backbone release of connections to 60,04,334 BPL households. The (REDB) with one 33/11 kV (or 66/11 kV) substation in year-wise electrification of villages is at Annexure-I. every block where it does not exist. In 2008-09,12,056 un-eletrified villages have been (ii) Creation of Village Electricity Infrastructure (VEl) for electrified, 36,477 already electrified villages have been electrification of all un-electrified villages/habitations intensively electrified and connections to 30,84,788 BPL and provision of distribution transformer(s) of households have been provided. appropriate capacity in every village/habitation. (iii) Decentralized Distributed Generation (DDG) and Franchisees are in place/operation in 16 States namely, Supply System from conventional sources for Villages/ Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, West Bengal, Habitations where grid supply is not cost effective and Assam, , Haryana, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, where Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Gujarat, Punjab, would not be providing electricity through Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh covering 98,648 villages. their programme(s). Revenue collection and consumer services have improved in the States where franchisees are in operation. The Balance 10% will be loan assistance on soft terms by REC. Ministry in collaboration with REC is organizing training for The scheme, inter-alia, provides for funding of electrification franchisees and C&D employees. of all un-electrified Below Poverty Line (BPL) households All the 27 States participating in RGGVY have notified with 100% capital subsidy. constitution of District Committees to, inter-alia, monitor the The scheme aims at electrifying all un-electrified villages implementation of RGGVY & all States have notified rural over a period of four years and provide access to electricity areas to take the advantage of the exemptions provided in to all rural households. the Act for setting up Decentralized Distributed Generation.

28 Annexure-I Year Wise Village Electrification

SI. YEARS Number of Villages REMARKS electrified 1 1990-91 10286 2 1991-92 6046 3 1992-93 3669 4 1993-94 3352 5 1994-95 3554 6 1995-96 4086 7 1996-97 3843 8th Plan Total 34836 8 1997-98 3207 9 1998-99 2780 10 1999-00 2093 11 2000-01 1218 12 2001-02 4118 9th Plan Total 13416 13 2002-03 2626 14 2003-04 3352 15 2004-05 3884 RGGVY 16 2005-06 9819 RGGVY 17 2006-07 28706 RGGVY 10th Plan Total 48387 18 2007-08 9301 RGGVY 19 2008-09 12065 RGGVY

NOTE: Definition of village electrification was changed in 2004-05

29 CHAPTER - 9

ENERGY CONSERVATION

Energy is an important input required for economic and adoption by all energy users and consequently on their social development. India ranks the world’s sixth largest awareness of the energy savings opportunities around them. energy consumer accounting for about 3.5% of the world’s Keeping this in view, Ministry of Power has initiated National total annual energy consumption, but, per capita Campaign on Energy Conservation and National Painting consumption of energy is very low at 631kwh as compared Competition on Energy Conservation for school children. to world consumption of 2873 kwh which needs to be Schemes for Promoting Energy Efficiency in India increased to meet the goals of economic and social during XI Plan development. The installed power generation capacity has grown 94 times since independence and the total installed 1. Bachat Lamp Yojana (BLY) Scheme capacity of power generation in India has reached 1,40,627 Ministry of Power, through Bureau of Energy Efficiency MW (as on 5.01.2008). However, there is still a peak (BEE), is coordinating voluntary efforts under this scheme demand shortage of around 14.8% and an energy deficit of to provide high-quality CFLs to domestic consumers for 8.4% in the country. To mitigate shortage of energy in Rs. 15 per lamp, i.e., at a rate comparable to that of general and electricity in particular, in addition to augmenting incandescent bulbs. This would remove the barrier of high the capacity of energy supply, its efficient use and CFL price (which is currently Rs. 80 to 100 per lamp) which conservation is also essential. Keeping this in view and to is constraining its penetration into households. It targets maintain GDP growth of 8 to 10%, the government has replacement of about 400 million incandescent bulbs in use initiated several policy measures to accelerate power in the country, leading to a possible reduction of about 6,000 generation and promote energy efficiency to meet power MW of electricity demand, and a reduction of about 24 million requirements. tones of CO2 emissions every year. The price reduction The conventional sources of energy such as Thermal, Hydro would be achieved by utilizing the Clean Development and Nuclear are major sources of generation of electricity Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol through which the in India. Conventional sources of energy are valuable, CFL suppliers would earn Certified Emissions Reductions because their formation takes millions of years whether it (CERs) on the basis of the CO2 emissions reductions that is oil or coal. Moreover, the conventional sources of energy would occur because of the low electricity consumption of are exhaustible. Energy prices may rise in the long run to CFLs compared to incandescent bulbs. Hon’ble Minister of reflect the relative scarcity and high cost of exploration and Power announced the scheme on 28th May, 2007 during extraction. Hence, all initiation has to be taken to optimal the Chief Ministers’ Conference on Power chaired by Hon’ble use of the available resources so that they can continue for Prime Minister. a long duration. Energy Efficiency improvements not only reduce the energy consumed per unit products and services The scheme was launched on 25th February, 2009 by made available but also improve energy security of the Hon’ble Minister of Power, Shri. Sushilkumar Shinde. country to ensure sustained availability of energy resources Tripartite Agreements (TPA) between BEE, the Distribution at affordable price. Company and the CFL supplier are being entered into and five TPAs have been signed till 31.03.2009: In order to institutionalize energy conservation efforts in the country, the Government has passed the Energy (a) BEE, EPDCL, Andhra Pradesh and M/s. OSRAM Conservation Act in 2001, and established the Bureau of India Ltd. Energy Efficiency, (BEE) under Ministry of Power, (b) BEE, UHBVNL, Haryana and M/s. OSRAM India Ltd. Government of India, on 1st March 2002 to promote the efficient use of energy and its conservation. Ministry of (c) BEE, UPCL, Uttarakhand and M/s. Intersuez. Power, through BEE, has initiated a number of energy (d) BEE, JVVNL, Rajasthan and M/s. Banyan Innovations. efficiency initiatives through a range of measures, including the launch of Energy Conservation Building Code for large, (e) BEE, APCPDCL, Andhra Pradesh and M/s. IRG. new commercial buildings; the launch of energy labelling The pilot project in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh has been scheme for appliances; the initiation of process for the registered with the EB and the distribution of lamps has development of energy consumption norms for industrial commenced. In addition, 13 states have initiated the process sub sectors and an annual examination to certify energy by selecting a BEE empanelled CFL supplier. BEE has, after auditors and energy managers. However, the effectiveness due consultation with the industry and lighting associations, of this and other measures ultimately depends on their have empanelled a list of CFL suppliers, including CFL

30 manufacturers, based on their respective capacities and Government, under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 has understanding of their CDM approach. The expected powers to: number of CFLs that will be installed in these 13 projects is • Direct display of labels on specified appliances or around 6.47 crores. equipment (14.d) To facilitate the project, BEE is preparing an “umbrella” CDM • Enforce minimum efficiency standards by prohibiting project under the recently-announced Programme-of- manufacture, sale, and import of products not meeting Activities (PoA) of the CDM Executive Board. The PoA the minimum standards (14.c) would define key CDM requirements, including the stakeholder comments, project baseline, additionality, and The scheme initiated as Standards and labeling of methodology, and the monitoring protocol through which appliances and equipments. Under this program, the end the CO -emissions reductions would be assessed. The PoA use equipments and appliances are tested and certified as 2 compliant to energy saving norms and standards by self approach reduces time and transaction costs for replicability certification by the manufacturers and based on their since these key requirements will not need to be addressed performance, they are given STAR rating, ranging from 1 by area-specific projects within the PoA. BEE will undertake to 5 in the increasing order of energy efficiency. The monitoring under the approved methodology in all project scheme has been developed in collaboration with all the areas. EFC has sanctioned a scheme for monitoring of the stakeholders, and aims at providing information on energy programme at an estimated cost of Rs. 48.00 crores during performance so that consumers can make informed the XI plan. decisions while purchasing appliances. Other than the Targeted Avoided Capacity during XI plan: 4000 MW objective of informed choices to consumers, this program also leads to energy saving, and thereby the cost saving Avoided Investment in generation, transmission and potential of the marketed household and other equipment. distribution: Rs. 40,000 crores Along-with the fact that this would impact the energy savings 2. Standards and Labeling in the medium and long run, it will also position domestic industry to compete in such markets where norms for The Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power has energy efficiency are mandatory. developed a scheme for energy efficiency labelling of equipment, under clause (a-d) of section 14 of the Energy The scheme was launched by the Hon’ble Minister of Power Conservation Act, 2001 by the Central Government. Central in May, 2006. Energy labels have been put on the following

Shri Sushilkumar Shinde Minister of Power and Secretary Power with Children on National Energy Conservation Day

31 Shri Sushilkumar Shinde Minister of Power and DG, BEE, Secretary Power & Chairperson CEA with Prize winning Children equipments and appliances under program implementation The scheme is being expanded to cover more equipments/ on voluntary basis with 5 new equipments which are launched. appliances and also to make it into a mandatory scheme. 1. Frost Free (No-Frost) Refrigerator Education and awareness about labels, ensuring credibility of the scheme by check and challenge testing; monitoring 2. Tubular Florescent Lamps and evaluation of the impact of the scheme are the major 3. Room Air-conditioners aims and objectives of the scheme. A joint campaign for consumer awareness of BEE star rating was launched by 4. Direct Cool Refrigerator Ministry of Power in association with Ministry of Consumer 5. Distribution Transformers Affairs under the “Jago Grahak Jago” scheme of the Ministry 6. Induction Motors of Consumer Affairs. 7. Agricultural Pump Sets The voluntary industry participation in the scheme for AC is 80%, Refrigerator is 80% and for Tubular Fluorescent lamp 8. Ceiling Fans is 90%. From the Standards and Labeling program, BEE 9. LPG has estimated the savings potential, which has also been 10. Electric Water Heaters verified. The impact on energy savings for 2007-08 has been 260.4 MW and this has been contributed through the 11. Colour Television process of buying more efficient products in TFLs, The mandatory gazette notification has been issued in refrigerator and AC segments. January 2009 for the following products : The 1st phase of check testing by the Independent Agency 1. Frost Free Refrigerators Monitoring and Evaluation has been completed for ACs and 2. Distribution Transformers TFLs (life test under progress) and for Refrigerators about 70% of the sample size has been verified for compliance. 3. Room Air Conditioner The Scheme with an expenditure of 47.71 crores during 4. Tubular Fluorescent Lamps the XI plan has been approved.

32 The schemes targets at an avoided capacity of 3000MW five climatic zones of the country (hot & dry, warm & humid, during the XI plan. composite, temperate and cold). The other products which are under the discussion for In order to ensure administration of ECBC implementation formulation of relevant energy performance standards are in a uniform and consistent manner all over the country, as follows: the BEE has set up a ECBC Programme Committee (EPC) by pooling in the expertise of all stake holders, including a. Set top Boxes State Designated Agencies, Industry etc. This committee b. Washing Machines facilitates the development of ECBC compliant building c. Compact Fluorescent Lamps design, credible implementation of a few demonstration projects in the public sector, making arrangements for d. Computer Monitors evaluation of the progress and outcomes by creating e. Passenger Vehicles Car (4 wheeler) appropriate institutional mechanism. BEE has come out with the revised edition of ECBC incorporating the The above mentioned products are under the phase of comments received from stakeholders and organizations situational analysis and other technical discussions. The like CPWD, MES etc. standards and labeling program for vehicles is currently under dispute even though the legal opinion from Ministry With a view to build adequate technical capacity and of Law was received in favour of BEE/MoP. A committee develop building procedures and tools to effectively has been constituted under the directive of Prime Minister’s implement ECBC - a panel of 37 ECBC expert architects office. has been shortlisted. The shortlisted Architects would act as resource persons and are the Brand Ambassadors for BEE has also finalized and started the online e-filing for the ECBC. These expert architects support the registration and approval of star labeling for the implementation of ECBC by providing the following services manufacturers, this would help in a system automated to architects who are designing ECBC compliant buildings: tracking system and increase in the productivity. • Energy efficient design of commercial buildings so that 3. Energy Conservation Building Codes they are designed in a manner that reduces the use of The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) was energy without affecting the building function, the launched by the Govt. of India on 27th May 2007. This comfort, health, or the productivity of the occupants and code is intended for new commercial buildings having a with appropriate regard for economic considerations. connected load of more than 500 kW and has initially been • Ensure compliance processes are made simple, clear, launched on voluntary basis. and easy to use. The ECBC defines norms of energy performance and takes • Training design professionals which would result in into consideration the climatic regions of the country where modifications of standard specifications to correspond the building is located. The major components of the with the code requirements which would ensure fewer building which are being addressed through the code are: revisions in specifications prior to building permit (a) Envelope (walls, roofs, windows) issuance. (b) Lighting systems • Ensure efficient availability of both technical expertise and compliant material. (c) HVAC System • Launch a sustained awareness campaign that will also (d) Water heating and pumping system help design some demonstration projects. (e) Electrical distribution system. Through these empanelled architects, assistance is being Under section 14 (p) of the Energy Conservation Act,2001, provided to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in Central Government has powers to prescribe ECBC for helping them to develop the six AIIMs like institutions commercial buildings having a connected load of 500 KW under the “Pradhan Mantri Sampuran Swastiya or building complex for efficient use of energy and its Yojana”(PMSSY) scheme as ECBC compliant buildings. conservation. The state governments have the flexibility to Assistance is also being provided to various Central/State modify ECBC to suit local or regional needs. The central Governments and public sector organizations in developing ECBC compliant buildings. Government is also empowered to include such commercial buildings in the list of designated consumers under section As part of capacity building exercise, BEE is conducting 14(e). The state governments are empowered, under training workshops covering all aspects of the code to section 15(a) to amend the ECBC to suit regional / local sensitize the various government departments/ climatic conditions and notify ECBC in the states. professionals on the requirements of the code. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) addresses the In addition, Tip sheets on building envelopes, lighting, HVAC

33 and Building Simulation have been developed and In order to promote implementation of energy efficiency launched. The capacity building of architects and engineers measures through Performance Contracting route, BEE has also been taken up by developing curricula with undertook a process of shortlisting of ESCOs through an Architectural/ Engineering colleges through training the next open invitation and evaluation process. These shortlisted generation of Architects and Engineers to enable them to ESCOs were accredited by SEBI accredited agencies of design energy efficient and sustainable buildings. Quality CRISIL and ICRA. The accreditation exercise was based reference material in the form of Building Technology Atlas on approved methodology which involved an assessment Series containing up-to- date reference work on energy of Business Risk (Track record and Market position), efficiency buildings and technical information and practical Organizational set up and financial capability of the case studies covering Lighting, Heating, Appliances and organizations. 35 ESCOs have been accredited. This Drive Power has been distributed to 18 Engineering exercise is expected to aid ESCOs to be able to successfully colleges and 13 Non Profit organizations. bid for energy services projects and to arrange financing for the execution of such projects. The Ministry of Environment and Forests under its Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) has made ECBC Hon’ble launched an initiative “ROSHINI” compliance mandatory while obtaining the environmental which aims at converting the President’s Estate into a model clearance for large construction projects. township which would be eco- friendly, green and plastic free. BEE has been entrusted the task of taking up energy efficiency In addition, Bureau of Energy Efficiency is assisting the measures for the entire President’s Estate excluding the Architecture Department/ PWD, Government of Haryana Rashtrapati Bhawan. Under the MoU between PTC and BEE, through the empanelled expert architects for developing the task to carry out the implementation of energy efficiency energy efficient building plans for their Mini Secretariat at under the ESCO route has been taken up by PTC through Nuh (Administrative Block and court complex), SDO Civil their partners M/s DSCL Energy Services Limited. Complex (Admin Block), Community/Primary Health Centre, Industrial Training Institute (ITI). These proto-type BEE has also entered into an MoU with Employees State building plans would be used for replication across the state. Insurance Corporation(ESIC) for enhancing the energy efficiency of ESIC owned/operated hospitals/commercial Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings - There is a huge buildings/residential colonies all over the country. potential of energy savings in existing buildings. Energy Audit studies conducted in several office buildings, hotels In order to create a market pull for Energy Efficiency and hospitals indicate energy saving potential of 23% to activities in the commercial buildings, the Bureau of Energy 46% in end uses such as lighting, cooling, ventilation, Efficiency has now developed a Star Rating Programme refrigeration etc. The potential is largely untapped, partly for office buildings which is based on actual performance due to lack of effective delivery mechanisms for energy of the building, in terms of specific energy usage (in kWh/ efficiency. Performance Contracting through Energy Service sq m/year). This Programme would rate office buildings on Companies is an innovative delivery mechanism for a 1-5 star scale, with 5-Star labelled buildings being the overcoming the barriers faced by energy users. The overall most energy efficient. Initially, the programme targets the 3 energy efficiency investment market size under ESCO climatic zones namely composite, warm and humid and system of performance contract in India has been estimated hot dry for air-conditioned and non- air-conditioned office by the ADB Study project team at Rs 140 bn (Rs. 14000 buildings. crores) and has the potential to save about 54 billion units Commercial building energy benchmarking initiative has of electricity annually. been taken up to identify a roadmap for developing a A scheme for implementing energy efficiency in existing framework for creating a national database. The goal is to central government buildings through the ESCO mode was establish a framework to standardize energy data collection, initiated by BEE in 2 phases which included prestigious baseline setting for “typical” commercial buildings, energy buildings like Rashtrapati Bhawan, Prime Minister’s office, performance target setting and monitoring, and use the Shram Shakti Bhawan etc. information for identifying exemplary buildings and buildings in need of intervention to improve energy efficiency. This In order to promote energy efficiency in existing buildings, information can help the users and other stakeholders a scheme to promote Energy Efficiency in Government including builders, architects and code enforcing agencies Buildings has been developed by BEE. The approved to evaluate building’s energy efficiency and track scheme provides for funding of Investment Grade Energy improvements compared to other buildings. Audits (IGEA) being arranged by the Central Government Agencies/ State Designated Agencies. The coverage of A scheme for implementation of Energy Conservation government buildings includes large buildings which can Building Code (ECBC) and improving energy efficiency in have a demonstrative impact like large municipal or local existing buildings has been approved by the government body building, hospitals etc. at a total cost of Rs.13.99 crores during the 11th Plan period.

34 Shri Sushilkumar Shinde Minister of Power, giving away the prize on National Energy Conservation Day, 14th Dec, 2008

Target of Avoided Capacity during XI plan: 500 MW infrastructure and the lack of adequate managerial and technical capacities, greatly limits the ability of municipalities 4 Agricultural (Ag DSM) and Municipal (Mu DSM) to improve water services while allowing inefficient usage Demand Side Management scheme of electricity. The electricity bills of the municipalities Ag DSM promises immense opportunity in reducing the accounts for a significant part of its expenditure, given that overall power consumption, improving efficiencies of ground an estimated 10% of electricity is consumed for urban water water extraction and reducing the subsidy burden of the pumping. The cash starved municipalities are, therefore, states without sacrificing the service obligation to this sector. unable to meet the service delivery standards that are fast It also presents a promising prospect of targeting subsidy growing urban area demands. The fact that efficient water to the beneficiary farmer. In terms of electricity saved, given delivery systems can translate into measurable energy that most of the pilot projects as well as other studies project savings due to reduced pumping requirements and potential savings of 45-50% by mere replacement of improved performance is vastly unknown to most of the inefficient pumps, the overall electricity savings (from 20 municipal authorities. Absence of enabling state level million pumps) is estimated at 62.1 billion units annually. A policies or regulatory interventions to implement water and successful implementation model must address all the energy efficiency measures to improve service and reduce above variables and include all stakeholders. Provision of costs, while on the other hand, reduce power consumption adequate incentive to farmers, given that they do not largely pay for electricity, is one of the major constraints in of the utility does not help matters. implementation of the scheme. Mu DSM also assumes The scheme has been approved at a total cost of Rs. 36.29 significance given that the Municipalities consume 10% of crores. The scheme targets an avoided capacity of 2000 energy overall and the cost input of energy is as high as MW during the XI plan. 60% of the costs incurred by the municipalities. Energy costs constitute up to 60-70 % of an Indian municipality's • Based on an approved framework, following 5 states total cost of pumping water to its residents. This financial were selected for implementation of Agriculture DSM constraint, coupled with inadequate or antiquated in the phase-I of the scheme.

35 a) Maharashtra (a) Conducting energy audits in these clusters b) Gujarat (b) Preparing DPRs from energy audit studies c) Rajasthan (c) Enhancing the capacities of service providers in each d) Haryana cluster area e) Punjab (d) Provision of financing for such bankable DPRs The work on other 4 states is likely to commence shortly. (e) Awareness and outreach 6 States viz Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Work for 7 clusters have already commenced. Bids for remaining 18 clusters will be taken out in May, 2009 and Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Andhra Pradesh have been work to be awarded by end of June,2009. identified based on the report and grading system developed by BEE. The situation analysis for Municipal 6. Strengthening Institutional Capacity of SDAs DSM has been completed and the rank of States and cities Scheme has been prepared. State Designated Agencies (SDAs) are statutory bodies set Bids to select implementation agencies in 36 ULBs have up by states to implement energy conservation measures been used and the work is likely to be awarded shortly. at state level. SDAs are expected to play three major roles The balance 139 ULBs will be taken by in the next 3 months. namely: 5. Energy Efficiency in Small and Medium Enterprises As a Development Agency (SMEs) Scheme As a Facilitator The proposal seeks to promote Energy Efficiency in SMEs As a Regulator/Enforcing body during the XI plan. Many energy-intensive SMEs clusters The main emphasis of the scheme is to build capacity located in various states of the country have large potential necessary to enable them to discharge regulatory, facilitative for energy savings. In quantitative terms, there is little and enforcement functions under the Act, given that the reliable information and data available with respect to their institutional capacity is limited - both in terms of human and energy consumption and energy saving opportunities. infrastructure resources. Most of the states have notified Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), in consultation with SDAs in the last 2 years. 30 States have designated their Designated State Agencies, will initiate diagnostic studies agencies so far. The scheme seeks to develop and in 25 SME clusters in the country, including a cluster in implement Energy Conservation Action Plan (ECAP) based North East Region, and develop cluster specific energy on a uniform template evolved for taking measures necessary efficiency manuals/booklets, and other documents to to build institutional and human capacity, enabling the SDAs enhance energy conservation in SMEs. The scheme seeks to implement energy efficiency programmes and undertake to provide comprehensive energy efficiency solutions to evaluation and monitoring of the energy conservation 25 SME clusters by: activities implemented in the state. ECAPs are being (a) Investment grade energy audits (bankable DPRs) for developed for various states and till now 15 states have about 10 units in each of the 25 clusters. already completed them. The scheme with an estimated cost of around Rs. 49.47 crores has been approved. b) Template for DPR preparation for the balance units in clusters, given their similarities. The deliverables of the scheme is to enhance institutional capacity of the SDAs so that they have a common c) Adequate provision of expertise for the local service understanding of the issues related to energy conservation providers to help reach out to the units. activities and are able to implement the Energy d) Availability of financing by capacity building of banking Conservation Act in their respective states. No physical personnel in matters like project appraisal of target is possible under this programme but the SDAs are expected to have a minimum understanding of nuances of performance contracting. energy conservation and efficiency like implementing The cost estimated during the XI plan for the above performance contracting projects, ECBC, IT based activities is around Rs. 38.58 crores. The scheme monitoring and evaluation, energy audits in designated targets an avoided capacity of 500 MW during the XI industries, etc. Phased 19 point action plan evolved for plan. The SFC proposal seeking to promote Energy implementation by all SDAs. Energy Conservation Action Efficiency in SMEs during the XI plan was recommended Teams (ECATs) are being encouraged in the states for by the committee in its meeting and has since been coordinated approach to energy conservation and efficiency. approved. The scheme seeks to provide comprehensive • For the financial year 2008-09, 20 SDAs have submitted energy efficiency solutions to 25 SME clusters by: their Action Plan based on the 19 deliverables and an

36 fee for services, etc) which can augment the fund. The scheme is expected to commence in 2009-10. 8. Institutional Strengthening of BEE The proposed scheme seeks to provide resources allocated during the XI plan for: (a) Setting up of Energy Conservation Information Center (ECIC) christened BEEnet as a web enabled online data collection and collation system. The project will provide the following facilitation functions that BEE/ SDAs are accredited with: Web based online system that facilitates seamless filing of returns by the Designated Consumers as required Prize Winning Painting by Anwesha Paul, West Bengal, 2008 under section 14 (k) and 14 (l) of the Energy amount to the tune of Rs. 645.61 lakhs has been Conservation Act. The notification of the same has been disbursed to them as 1st instalment (equivalent to 70% issued by Government in March, 2007 and the returns of the sanctioned amount). will be required to be filed before the State Designated Agencies from FY 2008-09. • During the financial year 2008-09, 21 SDAs have (b) Infrastructure and resource augmentation of BEE; and submitted the identified list of 331 Govt. buildings for carrying out Investment Grade Audit and funds to the (c) Support to finance R& D in energy efficiency in IITs tune of Rs. 347.49 lakhs is disbursed. The SDAs have and Policy research from ASCI, IIP, etc. been provided with a list of 35 technically qualified 9. National Energy Conservation Awards, 2008 ESCOs so that they can award the work of IGA to one of the ESCOs seeking financial bids only. A detailed Ministry of Power had instituted National Energy scope of work for carrying out the IGA has been Conservation Awards to motivate industrial units to conserve prepared and sent to the SDAs in this regard. and use energy efficiency. This award scheme has been extended to building sector and zonal railways. Indian • 23 proposals from the SDAs have been obtained for industrial units, office buildings, hotels, zonal railways, state carrying out high impact demonstration projects in the designated agencies and municipalities, who are leading area of street lighting and water pumping system. For the way in becoming more energy efficient, were awarded 3 such projects LOA (Letter of Award) for preparation by Ministry of Power in a function organized on the occasion of Detail Project Report (DPR) to the consultants is of National Energy Conservation Day, the 14th December completed. A panel of technical consultant has been 2008 at . These annual awards recognize prepared after a competitive bidding process to enable innovation and achievements in energy conservation by the the development of such projects. Industries; buildings, railways, state designated agencies and municipalities and raise awareness that energy • 5 regional meetings of all the SDAs were held at conservation plays a big part in India’s response to reducing , Delhi, Gandhinagar, Guwahati and global warming through energy savings. Sixty seven (67) Bhubaneswar to review the progress made in the units in the industries, office buildings, hotels, zonal railways, activities of the SDAs state designated agencies and municipalities have been 7. Contribution to State Energy Conservation Fund (SECF) Scheme This scheme is intended to be submitted in FY 2009-10 after the above scheme for institutional strengthening takes off in states. SECF is a statutory requirement and is one of the key elements of the ECAP. A provision of Rs. 140 crores has been kept for this scheme. The risk factors and deliverables are similar to that of the above scheme. The scheme will provide contribution to SECF after it is notified by states and will be pari-passu with the contribution made by the states. The effort will be to create a pool of financially sustainable activities for SDAs (like training programmes, Prize Winning Painting by AnamikaChakraborty, Jharkhand, 2008

37 6.96 lakhs students of 4th & 5th standards of the 35 States and Union Territories participated in the School Level Painting Competition, which was quite encouraging. This competition is aimed at motivating the children towards energy conservation and offers them a chance to explore their creativity. The expressive paintings of the children reflected their interest in the energy conservation activities and their concern about climate change. Verifiable Savings: 1. The Standards and Labelling (S&L) Programme have resulted in electricity saving of 1425.87 Million units, equivalent to avoided capacity generation of 260.4 MW.

Prize Winning Painting by YeerinaDebnath, West Bengal, 2008 2. The National Energy Conservation Award Programme has resulted in electricity saving of 1612.3 Million units, selected from 368 nominations received for the National equivalent to avoided capacity generation of 236 MW. Energy Conservation Awards 2008. This year, 1 Excellence Apart from this, these programmes were able to reduce Award, 2 Top Rank Award, 19 First Prizes, 22 Second Prizes 2,205,623 MTOE of thermal energy. and 23 Certificates of Merit have been awarded. 3. The Energy Conservation & Demand Side Management The Award Scheme has motivated the participating units (DSM) programmes at state level have resulted in to undertake serious efforts in saving energy. The 368 electricity saving of 693 Million units, equivalent to participating units of 2008 Awards have collectively invested avoided capacity generation of 126.7 MW. Apart from Rs. 2493 crores in energy conservation measures and this, these programmes were able to reduce 68429 achieved a monetary savings of Rs. 1859 crores every year, MTOE of thermal energy. implying a very short payback period of 16 months only; once again providing the fact that energy conservation is a Potential Savings: least cost option. The participating units have also saved (a) The ECBC programme has stimulated construction of 2216 million kWh of electrical energy, which is equivalent commercial buildings with a potential saving of about to the energy generated from a 325 MW thermal power 316 MW on completion. station at a PLF of 0.78%. In other words, these participating units have avoided the installation of power generating (b) Bachat Lamp Yojana (BLY) is to be submitted capacity equivalent to 325 MW thermal power station in to the CDM Executive Board (CDM- EB), Bonn 2007-08, which would otherwise have been required to this year for approval after the first two pilots, meet the power demand of these units. In the last 10 years which are currently under consideration of CDM-EB, of Award scheme of the period 1999-2008, the participating are registered. By the end of the year, about industrial units have collectively saved Rs 8884 crores per 10-12 projects are expected to be rolled out in year and the investment made on energy efficiency projects was recovered back in 18 months. In energy terms, 9662 various states thereby adding an estimated MW of electrical power, 18.3 lakhs kilolitre of oil, 55.08 10 million CFLs in the household sector. The lakhs metric tonnes of coal and 20.7 billion cubic metre of programme coverage will be increased to all gas was saved, through the energy conservation measures the states in the year 2009-10. The scheme targets to of the participating units. replace 400 million incandescent bulbs leading to a 10. Painting Competition on Energy Conservation, possible reduction of 6000 MW and a reduction of about 2008 24 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. Ministry of Power has undertaken National Campaign on (c) The Agriculture and Municipal DSM programme as well Energy Conservation 2008. Under this campaign, a painting as the SME programme will be taken up this year. 350 competition on energy conservation 2008 at School, State investment grade audits (IGAs) in Agriculture level and National level was conducted. The painting and Municipal sector and about 600 IGAs in SME competition is first conducted at the School level and two sector will be completed in 2 years time. In the year best paintings from the participating school are included in the concerned State/UT level Competition. First two winners 2008-09, IGAs with identified savings equivalent to from each State and UTs are invited to participate at the about 1000 MW of avoided thermal capacity will be National level competition. This year 25375 Schools and prepared.

38 CHAPTER - 10

RENOVATION AND MODERNISATION OF THERMAL POWER STATIONS

Renovation & modernization (R&M) is seen as a cost- units (18965 MW) out of which 27 units (6015 MW) in state effective option to maximise generation from the existing sector and 49 units (12950 MW) in central sector have been thermal power stations and better asset management. identified for implementation during the 11th Plan. R&M, as a structured programme, was first taken up in During the 11th Plan period upto March 2009, life September 1984 for execution during the Seventh Plan. extension works on Ukai-unit 1 (120 MW), Panipat unit-1 The programme had since been continuing with varying (110 MW), Obra unit-2 (40 MW) and partial LE works on degree of success. In the initial phase up to 9th Plan unit-6 (94 MW) of Obra TPS & unit 5 (60 MW) of period there had been significant improvement in plant Harduaganj TPS have been completed. Similarly, R&M performance resulting in increased generation, however, works on 18 units (4350 MW) in state sector have been there has been limited success thereafter. completed so far. Works on another 5 units in state sector 10 Plan Programme (465 MW) and 40 units in central sector (38 units of NTPC During the 10th Plan period life extension works on 11 units and 2 units of DVC) of total capacity 9980 MW are in (985 MW) at an approximate cost of Rs. 948 crore were progress. completed. There was additional generation of 2000 MU Improvement of Performance of existing Thermal per year from these units. In addition, R&M works on 57 Power Stations (PIE programme) units (14270MW) to sustain / improve their performance at "Partnership in Excellence (PIE)' was launched by Ministry an estimated cost of Rs. 1080 crores were taken up and of Power in August, 2005 for an initial period of 2 years works on 14 units (2460 MVv) were completed during the (i.e. upto Aug. 2007) to improve performance of such 10lh plan. The R&M works on remaining units are planned stations which were running at PLF much below 60%. CEA to be completed during 11lh Plan. identified thermal stations which were running at PEF below R&M Programme during the 11* Plan 60%. NTPC was chosen as partner in 16 thermal power During the 11th Plan, 53 numbers (7318 MW) out of which stations and Tata Power was selected in case of Dhuvaran 33 (4524 MW) in state sector and 20 (2794 MW) in central TPS. Four stations decided to take self improvement sector have been identified for taking up life extension measures. The PIE programme has been concluded in all programme. Similarly for R&M works, a total number of 76 identified thermal power stations by June 2008. There have been improvement in most of the stations with significant improvement in the following : S. No. Name of the Capacity under PLF before PIE PLF after PIE plant / utility PIE Programme Programme Programme (Apr-Sep 2005) (2007-08) 1 Bokaro 'B / DVC 630 MW 45.5 % 70.9 % 2 Chandrapura / DVC 390 MW 58.8 % 69.4 % 3 Rajghat/IPGCL 135 MW 42.5 % 75.5 % 4 Ennore / TNEB 280 MW 22.0 % 59.3 % 5 Dhuvaran / GSECL 280 MW 27.0 % 71.0 % 6 Kutch lignite / GSECL 215 MW 28.3 % 72.9 %

Future vision for R&M Programme extend their operating life. However, such units are highly inefficient and beset with various operational problems. It So far, R&M activities were confined to old, small size units is aimed at to gradually decommission such' units. to sustain their operation, improve plant availability and

39 A view of Power plant under maintenance

Today, 200/210/250MW and 500 MW units (57237 MW) TPS (3x210MW), Kolaghat TPS (3x210MW) and Nasik TPS consisting of 75 % of coal/lignite based installed capacity Unit-3 (1x210MW) have been identified for efficiency form the backbone of Indian Power sector. A large number integrated R&M study through bilateral cooperation with of 200/210 MW machines and few 500 MW machines are German Government. Contract has been awarded for in operation for 15-25 years. Such machines through preparation of Feasibility Study for all the above units. efficiency integrated R&M provide a good opportunity for Further, few units such as Bandel TPS Unit-5 (21 OMW), performance enhancement through technology intensive Koradi TPS Unit-1 (210MW) and Panipat TPS (2xli0MW) R&M. Plant specific energy audit studies and techno- have also been identified for efficiency integrated R&M economic analysis are proposed to be carried out for through assistance. NIT for main plant package defining & implementation of efficiency integrated R&M/LE for Bandel TPS Unit -5 has been floated. scheme. At present, three power stations viz., Bokaro 'B'

40 CHAPTER - 11

PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN POWER SECTOR

1.0 POLICY ON PRIVATE SECTOR: are being progressively reduced in a manner as may be specified by the State Regulatory Commission. Any person Ministry of Power recognizes the fact that private investors setting up a captive power plant can also establish and have important role to play in the power sector growth map of maintain dedicated transmission lines. India. The stipulation under section 63 of Electricity Act 2003 has provided impetus to the participation of private sector in 3.2 Open access to transmission: Generation and Transmission. Provision of open access and Under the new Electricity Act, 2003, non-discriminatory open tariff framework under Tariff Policy has been put in place to access in Transmission has been envisaged. The move is create an enabling environment for the private investors. intended to encourage competition amongst generators and 2.0 RESPONSE FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR: distributors and trading in power from surplus to deficit regions. The private investors have responded to the policy initiatives 3.3 Generating Company permitted to distribute very positively. As a result, out of 20897 MW envisaged electricity in Rural Areas: under private sector during 11th Plan, 19897 MW is actively Section 14 of the Electricity Act, 2003 allows any generator progressing and 1000 MW is already added to the energy of electricity to distribute electricity in a rural area without basket of the country. In addition, a large number of IPPs the requirement of any license, subject to compliance with have applied for coal linkage totaling to nearly 1,87,000 the measures as may be specified by the Central Electricity MW. They are in simultaneous coordination with Sates Authority under Section 53. Under the provisions of Section for acquiring land, water and other inputs for setting up 4 of the Act, the Central Government, in consultation with these projects. the State Governments, has prepared and notified a Many utilities in States like Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, National Policy, facilitating stand alone systems (including Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka etc. those based on renewable sources of energy and other have proposed to set up thermal power projects through tariff non-conventional sources of energy) for rural areas. based competitive bidding (Case-II) route. 3.4 Automatic approval for FDI: 3.0 MAJOR POLICY INITIATIVES TO STREAMLINE Automatic approval (RBI route) for 100% foreign equity is THE PROCESS OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT: permitted in generation, transmission, and distribution and To accelerate capacity addition several policy initiatives trading in power sector without any upper ceiling on the have been undertaken by Ministry of Power. Some of the quantum of investment. prominent policies which have boosted the private player’s 3.5 Facilitating Financial Closure: confidence in the sector are: It is expected that with the reforms and restructuring of the • National Electricity Policy. power sector, the confidence of investors in power sector • Ultra Mega Power Project Policy. will improve and the precondition of payment security for investment funding would not be an impediment to attract • Mega Power Policy. investments. Encouraged with the reforms measures being • Tariff Policy. undertaken, the financial institutions have shown renewed 3.1 Captive Power Plants: interest in investing in the power sector for viable projects being set up by promoters with credible background. The Electricity Act, 2003 does away with the requirement of approval / clearance of any authority for setting up a An Inter-Institutional Group (IIG) comprising senior captive generating plant. The new law (as amended) also representatives from the financial institutions and the ensures non-discriminatory open access for transmission Ministry of Power has been set up for facilitating early of electricity generated from a captive generating plant to financial closure of private power projects. This Group has the destination of its use, subject to availability of been focusing closely on projects which could achieve early transmission capacity. The surcharge and cross subsidies financial closure.

41 CHAPTER - 12 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

CO-OPERATION WITH NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES IN Scheme. A Joint Project Office has been established on HYDRO POWER 17.08.2004 in Biratnagar, Nepal for taking up field investigations and studies for preparation of Joint DPR. Development of water resources of the common rivers of India and neighbouring countries of Nepal, Bhutan and In addition, India has offered assistance for carrying out Myanmar for mutual benefits has been under consideration field investigations and studies for preparation of DPR for with these countries. There is regular exchange of electric Naumure Multi-purpose Project and a team of officers from power between India and the neighbouring countries for MOWR/ CEA/ CWC & U.P. Irrigation Deptt. visited Nepal in the supply of surplus power and meeting power this regard. Joint Technical Expert Groups have been requirements in the border areas. The details of co- constituted for the above projects for guidance for carrying operation with neighbouring countries are described below: out investigations and preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). NEPAL Government of Nepal has through a process of competitive India has been assisting Nepal in the development of its bidding awarded Arun-III Hydropower Project (400 MW) hydro power potential and four HE schemes viz. Pokhra (1 to Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (SJVNL) on build-own- MW), Trisuli (21 MW) Western Gandak (15 MW) and operate-transfer basis for a period of 30 years and a Devighat (14.1 MW) have been implemented in the past Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), in this regard, have with financial and technical assistance from Govt. of India. been signed between Government of Nepal and SJVNL on Three major multipurpose projects in Nepal viz. 2.3.2008. Project office has since been opened by SJVNL Pancheshwar, Saptakosi and Karnali are presently under at Kathmandu and a G&D site has also been established discussion at various levels as mutual benefits projects. w.e.f Nov., 2008. A Joint Committee on Water Resources (JCWR) headed Government of Nepal has also awarded Upper Karnali by Water Resources Secretaries of India and Nepal has Hydropower Project to a consortium consisting of GMR been constituted to act as an umbrella Committee to ensure Group companies on build-own-operate-transfer basis and implementation of existing agreements, understanding and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed also to oversee work of all technical and expert level in this regard in Kathmandu on January 24, 2008. Committees related with Water Resources. The Joint Ministerial Commission on Water Resources that is headed MYANMAR by the Minister of Water Resources of the 2 countries As per the MoU signed on 16.9.2008 between Department addresses bilateral co-operation between the 2 countries of Hydropower Implementation (DHPI), Govt. of Union of on Water Resources. In the 3rd meeting of the JCWR it Myanmar (GoUM) & NHPC Limited, NHPC carried out the was agreed to constitute Joint Standing Technical study and appraisal of the Detailed Feasibility Reports of Committee (JSTC) to coordinate all existing committees 1200 MW Tamanthi HE Project (report prepared by M/s and sub-committees. Colenco Power Engineering Ltd; Switzerland) & 642 MW During 3rd Meeting of JCWR held on 29.9.2008, Shwezaye HE Project (report prepared by M/s Kansai Pancheshwar was identified as a Priority Project and both Electric Co. Japan) vis-a-vis master plan of Chindwin River sides agreed to set up Pancheshwar Development Authority Basin. Accordingly, NHPC has submitted ‘Project Review (PDA) for development, execution and operation of Reports’ suggesting need for carrying out additional studies/ Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project. The Term of Reference investigations for preparation of DPRs for these projects to of the PDA is being finalized. MEA/MoP and the GoUM on 19.12.2008. Investigations have been carried out in respect of BHUTAN Pancheshwar Multi-purpose Project (5600 MW) by the two In Bhutan, Chukha HE Project (336 MW) implemented with countries in their respective territories. Draft DPR has Indian Financial and technical assistance and operating in been prepared by Indian side which is to be mutually agreed an excellent manner is a shining example of cooperation by the two countries. between the two countries for mutual benefits. Kurichhu India has offered financial and technical assistance for HE Project (60 MW) in Eastern Bhutan has also been investigation and preparation of DPR of Saptakosi High implemented with Indian financial and technical assistance. Multipurpose project and Sun Kosi Storage cum Diversion Another project viz. Tala HE Project (1020 MW) has also

42 CSLF task force meeting on Financial issues been commissioned in 2006-07 by Tala Hydro-Electric agreement has been signed between Ministry of External Project Authority (THPA) comprising of Indian and Affairs (MEA), NHPC Ltd. and Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd Bhutanese Officers & Engineers. Design & Engineering (BHEL) on 12.08.2008 in MEA. The total cost of the consultancy for the project in respect of electro-mechanical assignment is Rs. 73.20 Crore, wherein NHPC has to and civil works had been rendered by Central Electricity execute the Civil & HM works for an amount of Rs. 23.95 Authority (CEA), Central Water Commission (CWC) and Crore. The work is going as per schedule. Water & Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS). The MULTILATERAL COOPERATION project had been funded by India through grant and loan. PTC has been designated as nodal agency for transfer of Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF) Power from Tala Project to India. Surplus power from these In June 2003, India signed, along with Australia, Brazil, projects is being imported by India. Columbia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, China, Russia, U.K. An agreement has been signed between GoI and RGoB in and EC, Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF) July’07 for execution of the Punatsangchhu-I (1200 MW) Charter which aims at facilitating the development of project with Indian financial and technical assistance. The improved cost effective technologies for the separation and project is presently under execution. capture of carbon dioxide for its transport and its long term An umbrella agreement for long-term cooperation for safe storage. India is represented on the Policy Group of developing hydro electric projects and associated CSLF by Secretary (power) and Secretary, Department of transmission system was signed. The agreement envisaged Science and Technology. Ministry of Power has been the development and import by India of not less than 5000 coordinating all the activities relating to CSLF in India. MW by 2020. A protocol to 2006 Agreement has been signed A meeting of the Task Force of Policy Group of CSLF Group in 2009 which envisages import of 10000 MW of power from on Financial Issues was held on 2nd and 3rd December, Bhutan by the year 2020. Accordingly, DPRs of 9 projects 2008 at New Delhi. The Task Force deliberated on the (10426 MW) in Bhutan are under formulation by CPSUs. Issues of Innovative financing mechanism for R&D activities TAJIKISTAN in CCS in India. NHPC has undertaken the work of Renovation, India has taken a stand in the CSLF that developed modernization and Uprating of Verzob Hydro Power Plant– countries need to finance the CSLF related R&D activities I (2x3.67 MW) in Tajikistan. In this regard, a tripartite in developing countries

43 Shri Anil Razdan, Secretary (Power), welcoming the delegates in CSLF meeting

India-Brazil South Africa Dialogue (IBSA): A delegation led by Chairman, CERC visited Australia to attend the Energy Regulatory and Market Development This forum was set up in June 2003. First meeting of the Forum meeting on 25-27 June, 2008 in Sydney. Working Group on energy was held in Brazil in March 2006. Main areas of cooperation are: (i) Bio-fuels and renewable An Indian delegation participated in APP Brown Coal (lignite) energy (ii) Experience sharing in areas of energy efficiency best practices workshop on 23-27 June, 2008 in Melbourne, (iii) CDM projects and evolution of regulatory structure. Australia. IBSA Summit was held on 13-15 October, 2008 in New An Indian delegation participated in a Study Tour to USA Delhi. The IBSA Working Group on Energy is now led by for introducing Best Practices for Efficiency Improvement Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. The meeting of the in Power Plants from 28/8/2009 for two weeks. Working Group on Energy was held on 18-19 September, An Indian delegation visited San Francisco to participate in 2008 in New Delhi. a programme for exchange of technical information Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and concerning electricity generation using wind power from 2nd Climate (APP): March to 6th March, 2009. This initiative was launched in January 2006. The partners REGIONAL COOPERATION: are US, Australia, India, China, Japan and South Korea. South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation Canada had joined recently. This Ministry coordinates the (SAARC): Task Force on “Power Generation and Transmission”. One of the SAARC Working Groups is on Energy. As a Activities undertaken during the year 2008 follow-up to the decisions taken in the Fourth Working Group meeting held in Islamabad, Pakistan, the following activities An Indian delegation participated in US Peer Review of have been undertaken during the year. Coal Fired Generation at Wisconsin, USA from 28th April, to 2nd May, 2008 The meeting of the Expert Group on Energy Ring was held

44 on 21.11.2008 at New Delhi. The meeting deliberated on Power Distribution, Cooperation and Coordination in coal the concept paper circulated earlier by the SAARC bed methane, exchange of best practices between Federal Secretariat and finalized the same. Energy Management Programme (FEMP) and Indian A meeting to evolve the common template on commercial ESCOS and public building users. Under the electric power and technical aspects of electricity grid interconnections distribution, DRUM programme is successfully completed among the SAARC Member Countries was held on 4/12/ by providing training to 17,000 power utilities’ personnel 2008 in New Delhi. A detailed questionnaire was circulated and immense benefit has been gained from the programme. in the Member countries seeking further information to The programme shall continue up to 2009-10. Under finalize the common template. Building and Energy Efficiency ESCOS Conference, US Aid Eco.III Project is contemplating as an initiative to The Governing Body Meeting of SAARC Energy Centre exchange best practices from FEMP, USA to Indian ESCOS was held on 13-14 November, 2008 at Islamabad. The and Building and Public Building Users. meeting was attended by the representative of Ministry of Power. As decided in the meeting a Workshop on Energy FutureGen Project Efficiency shall be organized by India in 2009. India’s commitment to FutureGen Project to continue, as 3rd Meeting of SAARC Energy Ministers was held on 28- the project is being revived by the new US Administration. 29 January, 2009 in Colombo. The Indian delegation was Indo-EU Cooperation: led by Hon’ble Minister of Power. The meeting reviewed At the 5th India-EU Summit held in November, 04 India the status of implementation of decisions of second meeting and EU agreed to set up a Joint Energy Panel with a view of the SAARC Energy Ministers. to coordinate their actions in the field of energy and all Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multisectoral Technical and related fuel chains. The Panel is co-chaired by the Foreign Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC): Secretary from India side. The energy panel met for the Energy cooperation has emerged as one of the important first time in Brussels. The panel had decided to set up 3 areas in this regional cooperation forum which consists of Working Groups. Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri (i) Clean and Clean Coal conversion Technologies Lanka. On the invitation of Prime Minister, we hosted first (ii) Energy efficiency and renewable energies BIMSTEC Energy Minister’s Conference in New Delhi in October 2005. The conference also adopted a Plan of (iii) Fusion energy including India’s participation in ITER Action in addition to the Ministerial Declaration. A Workshop The last meeting of working Group on Energy Efficiency on BIMSTEC Energy Centre was held from 25-27 January, and Renewable Energy was held in January, 2007 at 2006 in New Delhi to finalize the concept for proposed Brussels. During the meeting participating experts made centre. A meeting of Senior Officials of BIMSTEC was held presentations on energy efficiency of end use appliances, on 27-29 August, 2008 in New Delhi to discuss preparation Co-generation and Bio-fuels. The following areas of mutual for BIMSTEC Summit in October, 2008 and to finalize the interest were identified for further enhanced work: Energy Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for BIMSTEC Energy efficiency, notably labeling; co-generation also in view of Centre. The meeting discussed about the proposed MOA district cooling; bio-fuels first generation. Nodal persons of BIMSTEC Energy Centre. BIMSTEC Summit Meet was have been identified for this purpose. Enhanced EU-India held in New Delhi on 12-13 October, 2008. As per the plan cooperation including industry cooperation was envisaged of action BIMSTEC Energy Centre will be setup in India. A by both the Chairs. virtual BIMSTEC Energy Centre is already in operation at www.bimstecenergycentre.org w.e.f. August, 2007. At the request of , Ministry of Power is dealing with Working Group on Clean Coal Technology. The Indo-US Cooperation: first meeting of Indo-EU Working Group on Clean Under the India-US Energy dialogue, five working groups Technology was held in January, 2008 at New Delhi. The have been constituted. Out of these, Working Group on Working Group agreed to take up further cooperation Power and Energy Efficiency is led by Ministry of Power activities in following two areas: from Indian side. The first meeting of the working group i) A joint study on feasibility of introducing advanced was held through video conferencing. The next meeting of supercritical technology in India. working Group on Power & Energy Efficiency was held on 2.4.2008 in New Delhi. Both sides agreed to work in the ii) Participation by India in ZEP demonstration plant(s). areas of Clean Coal Power, IGCC Technology, Electric The 2nd Meeting of Indo-EU Working Group on Clean Coal

45 Technology (CCT) was held on 20/6/2008 at Brussels. An NTPC is setting up a thermal power project in Sri Lanka Indian delegation led by Member Planning, CEA participated and MOA was signed in the year 2006 to this effect. in the meeting from the Indian side. The 3rd meeting of LIST OF ON-GOING EXTERNALLY AIDED POWER Indo-EU Working Group was held on 26/11/2008 at New PROJECTS Delhi. The meeting was followed by a Workshop on CCT World Bank on 27-28 November, 2008. Delegation from EU attended the meeting along with representatives of Government of • Power System Development Project – III (PSDP-III) / India, academic institutions, industries. PGCIL (USD 400 million) Indo-German Cooperation • 4th PSDP / PGCIL (USD 1000 million) India and Germany launched energy dialogue in April, 2006. • Rampur HEP / SJVNL (USD 400 million) The year has seen an increasing interest on both sides to ADB enhance cooperation. Two batches of engineers from CEA/ • Assam Power Sector Development Project / ASEB State utilities have been deputed to Germany for training (USD 100 million) in power plant efficiency improvement. The second meeting of the Indo-German Energy Forum was held in New Delhi • Powergrid Transmission (Sector) Project – III (USD in December, 2007. A number of issues for bilateral 400 million) cooperation were identified and three ad-hoc sub groups, • National Powergrid Development Investment namely on, power plant efficiency, CDM projects in Energy Programme – IV (USD 600 million) and Renewables have been set up. • M.P. Power Sector Investment Programme / MPPTCL Indo-Japan Energy Dialogue and E.W.C. Discoms (USD 600 million) The Indo-Japan Energy Dialogue to promote cooperation • Uttarakhand Power Investment Programme / UVNL in energy sector was set up. The Deputy Chairman, and PTCL (USD 300 million) Planning Commission is the co-Chair from the Indian side. • Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Development The Ministry of Power is heading the Working Groups on Programme / HPPCL (USD 800 million) ‘Energy Efficiency’ and ‘Power Generation and Electricity’. • JICA TPP / WBPDCL (JY 36771 million) BILATERAL COOPERATION: • R&M of Umiam HEP / MeSEB (JY 1964 million) Cooperation with Neighbouring Countries: • North Karapura TPP/NTPC (JY15916 million) Existing cooperation with Nepal and Bhutan for construction • Rural Electrification Programme (M.P., A.P. and of hydropower projects with Indian expertise has further been Maharashtra) REC (JY20629 million) strengthened. Tala HEP in Bhutan has been commissioned. • EHV Transmission System in Haryana / REC (JY20902 Further, an Agreement has been signed on 28.7.2007 million) between the Government of India and the punatsangchhu-I hydroelectric project (1095 MW) in Bhutan. The project is • Transmission System Modernization in / expected to be completed in about seven years. APTRANSCO (JY 23697 million) PGCIL has completed 132 KV single circuit transmission • Distribution Upgradation Project / BESCOM (JY10643 million) line under Government of India assistance from Deothang in Bhutan to Rangia in Assam, India. This shall provide • Maharashtra EHV Transmission System Project / adequate transmission arrangement for reliable operation MSETCL (JY 16749 million) of Kurichhu HEP in Bhutan. Further, construction of 33KV KfW (Germany) indoor substations at Yurmoo, Trongsa & Bumthang along with 33 KV line from Yurmoo-Trongsa in Bhutan is also • 2*800 MW Krishnapatnam TPP / APPDCL (Euro 281 million) being undertaken by PGCIL. • PFC Energy Investment Programme / PFC / UJVNL PGCIL has completed a 220 KV transmission line in (Euro 103.59 million) Afghanistan from Kabul to Pul-e-Khumri and a substation in Kabul to enable import of power from Uzbekistan. The • High Voltage Distribution System (HVDS) in A.P. / REC project has been funded by Government of India. (Euro 70 million) PGCIL has undertaken pre-feasibility study for establishing • High Voltage Distribution System (HVDS) in Haryana/ transmission interconnection of India with Nepal, REC (Euro 70 million) Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. • Pare HEP / NEEPCO (Euro 80 million)

46 CHAPTER - 13

POWER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN NORTH-EASTERN REGION

The status of on-going projects which are likely to yield The project envisages the construction of 2 nos. Diversion benefits during 11th plan are as under: i.e. Bichom Dam of 75 m high, 247.3 long and Tenga Dam 25 m high, 103 m long respectively. A Head Race NEEPCO Projects (Hydro) : Tunnel of 14.477 km long, 6.7 m dia. A Surge Tank 25m (ii) Kameng HEP (4x150 = 600 MW), dia and 70 m high with 3.75m dia restricted orifice. The Kameng H.E. Project with an installed capacity of finalized length of HPT is 2068.56m (Gross length of HPT 4x150MW, envisages utilisation of flows of Bichom & liner = 3640.26m), the same is partly underground and partly Tenga rivers ( both tributaries of river Kameng ) at a head overground. Valvehouse surface type having 2 nos. butterfly of about 500m available in an U - bend of the river down valves. A surface Power House with installed capacity of stream of confluence of river Bichom with Kameng. The 4x150=600 MW having four vertical Francis Turbines project would afford firm power generation of 163.5 MW working at rated Head of 504 m. Switchyard 132 kV and with annual energy benefits of 3592 Gwh in a 90% 400 kV double & transfer bus arrangement. dependable year. The TEC was accorded by CEA on All the civil, HM & EM works have been awarded. Major 30.04.1991. The approved CCEA was accorded on civil works are under progress. An expenditure of Rs.860.38 02.12.2004. The approved cost of the project is Rs 2496.90 crores has been incurred up to 31st March,2009.The project crores (at March 2004 price level). The environmental and is scheduled to be commissioned by 2011-12. However, forest clearance was accorded to the project on 29.03.2001. due to heavy flood on Oct, 2008, which caused damages

A View of Dam DS Nathpa

47 A view of TRT Outfall in Tanga Dam & HRT works, project commissioning may steel lined pressure shaft of dia 8.0-9.5 m length 209-231 get extended beyond 11th Plan. m, surface power House having Francis turbine for 8 units of 250 MW each. NHPC Projects(Hydro): River diverted on 25.12.2007. Civil works of Dam, Power House (i) Subansari Lower (8x250=2000MW), Arunachal & HRT is in progress. Due to back hill slope failure of Power Pradesh, NHPC:- The project was techno-economically House, the slope stabilization is under progress. The earlier cleared by CEA on 13.01.2003. CCEA clearance was designed 8nos Surge Shaft have been modified to 8nos inclined accorded on 09.09.2003 for an estimated cost of Rs. Surge Tunnels. The work of Surge Tunnels is yet to be taken 6285.33 crores with the schedule commissioning of the up. The project is critical to give benefits in 11th Plan. project in September 2010. The design energy is 7421.59 Gwh. The project is situated in the districts Lower Subansiri/ NTPC Projects (Thermal) Dhemaji in Arunachal Pradesh / Assam on river Subansiri. (i) Bongaigaon TPS (3x250MW) Major civil works have been awarded to M/s BGS-SGS- This project is being taken up by NTPC at Salkati, Kokarjhar Soma Joint Venture and Larsen & Toubro Ltd. Chennai District of Assam. MOEF clearance has been obtained and respectively on 19.12.2003. E&M works has been awarded coal linkage for the project has been accorded by Ministry to Consortium of M/s Alstom Power Hydraulique, France of Coal. Order of Main Plant Package has been placed on and Alstom Projects India Ltd. New Delhi on 11.02.2005. BHEL on 05/02/08.The latest approved cost of the project Hydro-Mechanical Package awarded to Texmaco on is Rs. 4375.35 Crores. Order for Main Plant Civil / CW 19.06.2006. system civil works , water treatment Plant , supply & erection The Project envisages construction of a 116m high concrete of CW system, DM Plant, Chimney , LT Switch Gear , gravity dam, 8 nos. head race tunnels of 9.5 m dia with 400 KV Switch yard and fire protection system length varying from 630-1145 m, 8 no. Horse shoe/ circular have been placed.

48 Actual/ Anticipated dates for various milestones are as under : Unit #I Unit #II Unit #III Sl No. Name of Work Actual/ Ant. Date Actual/ Ant. Date Actual/ Ant. Date A Boiler Side 1 Commencement of SG Erection FEB’ 09 (A) JUN’09 OCT’09 2 Boiler Drum Lifting JUN’09 OCT’09 FEB’10 3 Boiler Hydraulic Test MAR’10 JULY’10 NOV’10 4 Boiler Light up AUG’ 10 DEC’10 APR’11 5 Steam blowing completion SEP’10 JAN’11 MAY’11 B Turbine Side 1 Commencement of TG Erection NOV’09 MAR’10 JUL’10 2 T.G. Boxup AUG’10 DEC’10 APR’11 3 Oil Flushing Completion SEP’10 JAN’11 MAY’11 4 T.G. Rolling OCT’10 FEB’11 JUN’11 5 Synchronisation NOV’10 MAR’11 JULY’11

Joint Venture Projects (Thermal) civil works are in advanced stages of completion. An expenditure of Rs.629.09 crores has been incurred up (i) TPC Tripura CCPP ( 2x 363.3 MW) : to 28th February, 2009. Latest commissioning schedule This project is a joint venture of ONGC, Govt. of Tripura of units is December, 2009 & February, 2010.Third unit & Infrastructure leasing and finance services (IL&FS) (1x42 MW) Myntdu extension is also to programmed at Palatana of Udaipur district of Tripura . MOEF and to be commissioned during 11th Plan. other clearance for the project have been obtained. as (ii) New Umtru(2x20=40), Meghalaya sale and purchase agreement between ONGC and OTPC has been executed. Zero date of Project is New Umtru H.E. Project (2x20 MW) is under execution 23.06.2008. The boundary wall work started on 15th by Meghalaya State Electricity Board. Estimated cost October 2008. Main Plant order has been placed on of the project is Rs 194.3 Cr. BHEL on 23/06/2008. Total estimated cost of Project Civil works have been awarded in December, 2007 but is Rs. 3429 crores. The BOP has been awarded to due to land acquisition problem, works could be started in BHEL under Trunky EPC contract. The anticipated date December, 2008 only. Order for HM works has been placed of commissioning schedule of the project is as under : in January, 2009. Letter of Intent for E&M works has been Block I : January 2012 issued in February, 2009. An expenditure of Rs.5.43 crores has been incurred up to 30th September, 2008. Block II : April 2012 Project is likely to be commissioned by the end of 11th State Sector Projects: plan i.e. during 2011-12. (i) Myntdu (2x42 MW), Meghalaya. (iii) Lakwa Waste Heat Recovery Project ( Steam Myntdu H.E. Project (2x42 MW) is under execution by Turbine -37.2 MW) : Meghalaya State Electricity Board. CEA clearance was It is being implemented by Assam Power Generating accorded to this project on 20.09.1999 at an estimated Company Limited in the Sibsagar District of Assam cost of Rs.391.33 crores (completion cost at 01/99 PL) state. EPC contract was placed on M/S BHEL on 20/ with the commissioning target by 10/2006. The 03/2006. EPC contract for Raw Water intake pump Administrative approval was accorded by State house and Raw Water piping from River Desang to Government on 09.06.2003. Forest clearance for the Lakawa TPS has been signed on 16/07/07 with M/s project was accorded on 19.06.2001 while Environment Santosh Sahewalla , Sivsagar. Boiler Tubes Module & clearance was accorded on 20.09.2001. The work was Drum Erection completed for HRSG-II. HRSG-I: started w.e.f. 01.11.2001. All major civil & HM works Insulation Work completed. 39/59 modules erected. and E&M works have already been awarded. Presently, Whole C&I package has been supplied at site.

49 Private Projects : Teesta Urja Ltd. State clearance to the project was accorded on 18th July, 2005. TEC from CEA was (i) Chuzachen Hydro-Electric Project ( 2x49.5 = 99 MW) accorded on 12.05.2006. Environment & Forest in clearance were given on 03.08.2006 and 02.11.2007 The project was cleared by the State Government on respectively. LOA for turn-key execution of the project 30.11.2004. Environment Clearance and Forest has been placed on the EPC consortium led by M/s Clearance was obtained on 9/9/05 & 9/1/06 respectively. Navayuga Engineering Company, Hyderabad on Financial closure has been achieved on 14/03/07. The 18.04.2007 and contract agreement signed in estimated cost of the project is Rs.448.76 crores and 12.09.2007 The electro-mechanical works have been is under execution by M/s Gati Infrastructure Limited. awarded to consortium led by M/s VA tech Hydro and All major works i.e. civil, Electro-mechanical & Hydro- the contract has been signed on 18.10.2007. Financial mechanical have been awarded. Civil works awarded closure achieved on 14th August, 2007. Latest cost of to M/s SEW RRASAD (Joint Venture) on 9/3/2006. the project is Rs.5705.55 crores. E&M works awarded to M/s Alstome Projects (I) Ltd. Private land acquisition has been completed and on 26/2/06. Civil works of dam, HRT, Power house infrastructure works almost completed. 9.4 Km out of etc. are in progress. The project is scheduled to be 26 Km tunneling has been completed. 1.2 Km out of commissioned in year 2 010-11. 13.8 Km HRT excavation has been completed. River diversion is planned in October, 2009. An expenditure (ii) Teesta Stage-III (6x200 MW), Sikkim. of Rs.1476.26 crores has been incurred up to 31st Project is under execution in private sector by M/s December, 2008.Latest commissioning schedule of units is from August, 2011 to January, 2012. Eleventh Plan Projects:

Sl. 11th Plan Addition No. Name of States No. of Schemes Hydro (MW) No. of Schemes Thermal (MW) Total 1 Assam - - 2 787 787 2 - - 3 Meghalaya 2 124 - - 124 4 - - - - - 5 Arunachal Pradesh 2 2600 - - 2600 6 Nagaland - - - - - 7 Tripura - - 1 750 750 Total (NER) 2724 1537 4261 8 Sikkim 3 1299 - - 1299 Total (NER + 7 4023 3 1537 5660 Sikkim) Twelveth Plan Projects: 42 No. of Hydro Power Projects with installed capacity of 14253.5 MW have been identified which are likely to yield benefits during 12th plan as per the details given below: Sl. 12th Plan Addition No. Name of States No. of Schemes Hydro (MW) No. of Schemes Thermal (MW) Total 1 Arunachal Pradesh 26 9578.5 1 480 10058.5 2 Assam 1 150 - - 150 3 Manipur 2 1566 2 960 2526 4 Meghalaya 2 504 - - 504 5 Mizoram 0 0 - - - 6 Nagaland 0 0 - - - 7 Tripura 0 0 0 - - TOTAL(NER) 31 11798.5 4 1544 13238.50 8 Sikkim 11 2455 - - 2455 TOTAL (NER + 42 14253.5 4 1544 15693.50 Sikkim)

50 Vision 2020 to ensure that the power availability to the consumer is expanded exponentially; The Hon’ble Prime Minister has released Vision 2020 document in respect of the North East. In pursuance of • Evacuation through the narrow window available in the achieving the objectives mentioned in the document in Siliguri Corridor; respect of Power Sector an ‘Action Plan’ was sought by • Sorting out outstanding issues related to the 2000 MW Ministry of DoNER. Such an Action Plan was forwarded to Lower Subansiri Project, development of infrastructure DoNER. The ‘Action Plan’ seeks to achieve various specially roads on priority basis; objectives laid down in the Vision 2020 document e.g.: • Reciprocal arrangement for Eastern Grid to feed NER • Prioritizing inter state transmission with the region; as and when required and ensuring availability of concerted attention by States, DoNER and NEC to thermal source of energy including Coal, Shale and fund sub transmission system; Natural Gas in NER. • Orientation of Government’s Accelerated Power In order to pursue these objectives, a thematic group under Development Reforms Programme (APDRP) towards the convener ship of Joint Secretary (Hydro), Ministry of implementation in NER. Power has been constituted. The thematic group has made • Consideration by the Government of a Centrally presentation of the Action Plan on various objectives listed Sponsored Scheme to support inter State Transmission in the Vision document before the plenary sessions of the and Sub Transmission Projects; NEC held on 4.12.2008 and 7.1.2009. Several power sector issues such as transmission, sub-transmission, RGGVY, • Managing the Transmission and Distribution System R&R, O&M etc, are involved in the instant matter.

POWER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN NORTH EAST REGION NEEPCO PROJECTS: PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Sl. No. Name of the Project State Installed Capacity (MW) 1. Kameng H.E. Project Arunachal Pradesh 600 2. Pare H.E. Project Arunachal Pradesh 110 TOTAL 710 FUTURE PROJECTS:

Sl. No. Name of the Project State Installed Capacity (MW) 1. Kameng-I H.E. Project Arunachal Pradesh 1120 2. Ranganadi H.E. Project, St-II Arunachal Pradesh 130 3. Mawphu H.E. Project Meghalaya 90 4. Tipaimukh H.E. Project Manipur 1500 5. Tripura Gas Based Power Project Tripura 104.74 6. Garo Hills Coal Based Thermal Power Project Meghalaya 500 7. West Khasi Hills Coal Based Thermal Meghalaya 240 Power Project 8. Margherita Coal Based Thermal Power Project Assam 250 TOTAL 3934.74

CAPACITY ADDITION DURING 11TH PLAN: Sl. No. Name of the Project Installed Capacity of the Projects likely to come| up during 11th Plan 1. Tripura Gas Based Power Project 104.74 2. Kameng H.E. Project, Arunachal Pradesh 600.00 * TOTAL 704.74

51 Tripura Gas Based Power Project, Tripura: The PIB has levellised tariff @ Rs.1.48 & Rs.1.23 per unit respectively. recommended the project for CCEA on 20.01.09. It is The project was originally scheduled to be commissioned proposed for commissioning during 11th Plan subject to during 2009-10 which was later revised to March, 2011. All CCEA clearance within September 2009. Notice Inviting major works are in progress. So far 5.95 KM tunnelling has ICB for the EPC contract to execute the project on full turn- been completed out of 14.47 KM. The proposed Revised key basis was opened on 25.09.08 and presently under Cost Estimate of the Project at Sep 2008 PL has been evaluation. worked out as Rs. 3253.22 Crs. (including IDC of Rs. * Kameng H.E. Project, Arunachal Pradesh: Investment 514.22 Crs.). The progress has suffered due to poor approval was accorded to this project on 02.12.04 (at geology, lack of stable construction power and roads and approved estimated cost of Rs 2496.90 Crs. including IDC major flash floods. The first unit of the project is now of Rs 249.09 Crs. at March 2004 PL) with 1st year & proposed to be commissioned by December, 2012. CAPACITY ADDITION DURING 12TH PLAN: Sl. No. Name of the Project Installed Capacity Remarks 1. Pare H.E. Project, Arunachal Pradesh 110 ** 2. Tipaimukh H.E. Project, Manipur 1500 The project will be placed for CCEA clearance upon receipt of Forest clearance and finalization of Net Present Value of forest land. Project can be commissioned within 4months after CCEA clearance.

** Pare H.E. Project (110 MW), Arunachal Pradesh: The of works/ contracts of Design and Review Consultancy CCEA clearance for implementation of the Project (110 MW) works, Package-I (Civil and Hydro-Mechanical works) was accorded on 4th December 2008 at an approved and Package-II (Electro-Mechanical works) have been estimated cost of Rs. 573.99 crores, IDC and Finance completed. However, due to high price quoted by the Charges of Rs. 68.06 crores at June 2007 Price Level. The bidders, as compared to the provisions of the Project is scheduled to be commissioned in 44 months from sanctioned Cost Estimate of the Project, the bids for zero date. The power from the project would be utilized both the Packages have been cancelled and initiation within the North Eastern Region itself, using the existing of new Bids through 4(four) Packages viz. Civil Works, 132 kV transmission system of Ranganadi Hydro Electric HM Works, EM Works & Switch Yard and Transformer Project to meet the needs of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam works have been taken up. Tender for Package-I (civil and other North Eastern Region States. Tenders for award works) have already been floated on 25.03.09. Proposed projects slated to be commissioned by 12th Plan and under active discussion with the concerned State Governments. Sl. No. Name of the Project Installed Capacity Remarks 1. Mawphu H.E. Project, Meghalaya 90 Signing of MoA with Govt. of Meghalaya could not be concluded on the issue of non payment of upfront premium. 2. Ranganadi H.E. Project, St-II, 130 Signing of MoA with Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh could not be concluded on the issue of non payment of upfront premium. 3. Garo Hills Coal Based Thermal Power 500 Signing of MoA with Govt. of Project, Meghalaya Arunachal Pradesh could not be concluded on the issue of non payment of upfront premium. 4. West Khasi Hills Coal Based 240 Signing of MoA with Govt. of Thermal Power Project, Meghalaya Arunachal Pradesh could not be concluded on the issue of non payment of upfront premium.

52 5. Margherita Coal Based Thermal Power 250 The project is being implemented as Project, Assam a Joint Venture between NEEPCO & Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd. The draft Joint Venture agreement with the provision to have 100% of the generated power from the project to the State of Assam was submitted to this Ministry. NEEPCO was suggested by Ministry of Power to revise the draft Joint Venture Agreement in consonance with the Central Formula for power allocation. NEEPCO have taken up the matter with the Govt. of Assam. A response from the Assam Govt. is awaited.

53 CHAPTER - 14 IMPLEMENTATION OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

Ministry of Power Minister. Final draft copy of the glossary was presented to Ministry of Power, its attached and subordinate offices and Hon'ble Minister and Hon'ble Members for their perusal in public sector enterprises, Autonomous Bodies, Boards, the meeting. A copy of the glossary has been forwarded to Societies and Institutions under administrative control of Scientific and Technical Glossary Commission for its the Ministry of Power continued their efforts for ensuring approval, on 3rd February, 2009. effective implementation of the Official Language Policy of Ministry and offices under the administrative control of the the Government and in day to day activities of the Ministry Ministry, are putting in many efforts to encourage promoted the progressive development of Hindi. progressive use of Official Language. A Scheme is in vogue Full compliance of Section 3(3) of Official Language Act for awarding a Vidyut Rajbhasha Shield for promoting the and rule 5 of Official Language rules, 1976 in the Ministry progressive use of Hindi through healthy competition under and offices under the administrative control of the Ministry which the offices situated in region of "A", "B", "C" doing was ensured. well in Hindi, are awarded Shield. According to the target, two meetings of the Hindi Advisory To encourage writing of books originally in Hindi on the Committee were held on 29th March, 2008 and 07th subjects related to Power Sector, "Kendriya Pustak Lekhan February, 2009 under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister Puraskar Yojna", is in place. To encourage more and more Shri Sushilkumar Shinde. Hon'ble Members of the writing of technical books in Hindi under this scheme and Committee highly appreciated the works done by Ministry to get best books on the technical subject, the amount of and said that in comparison to other Ministries, Ministry of first prize has been increased from Rs. 50,000/- to Power had done relatively better work to propagate Hindi. Rs 60,000/-, second prize from Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 40,000/ and third prize from Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 25,000/-. In pursuance of the decision taken for preparing a A consolation prize of Rs. 10,000/- has also been kept in consolidated power glossary in the meeting of Hindi the scheme. Along. with •the cash award, appreciation letter Advisory Committee held on 22nd July, 2006 under the is also given under the scheme. This scheme is in operation Chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister of Power, first phase of since 01 January, 2003. the work undertaken to prepare a glossary of Power sector(English-Hindi) was completed in year 2007-08 with To make more and more use of Hindi in administrative the coordination of the offices under the administrative works, an appeal was issued by the Hon'ble Minister on control of the Ministry. First draft copy of the glossary was the occasion of Hindi Diwas. In compliance with the Official presented to Hon'ble Minister in the meeting of Hindi Language Policy, Hindi Pakhwara was celebrated from 15th Advisory Committee held on 29th March, 2008. September, 2008 to 28th September, 2008. During this Hon'ble Minister had directed to complete this work during period, competitions were organized in Hindi Essay, noting, the year 2008-09. The work was completed in a planned drafting, technical glossary, Hindi poetry, Hindi debate, Hindi manner. To complete this work, coordination meetings of typing etc. for the officers and employees of the Ministry. offices under the administrative control of the Officers and staff of the Ministry participated in these Ministry were held on 14-15 July, 2008 in NHPC Ltd., competitions with great enthusiasm. Successful competitors Faridabad, 30-31 July, 2008 in Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd., were given certificates and cash prizes. New Delhi, 21-22 August, 2008 in Powergrid Corporation During the year, new initiatives have been made for of India Ltd., , 21-22 October, 2008 in Central promotion of Hindi using the scientific tool for the officials Electricity Authority, New Delhi, 10-11 November, 2008 in those are from the Non-Hindi speaking areas/category. In Damodar Valley Corporation, Delhi, 25-26 November, 2008 this sequence with the assistance of IIT Kharagpur, a 'Hindi in NPTI, Faridabad, 30-31 December, 2008 in NTPC Ltd., Laboratory' has been established at Damodar Valley Dadri(U.P.), 12-14 January, 2009 in Power Finance Corporation. The unique feature of the Hindi Lab is that Corporation Ltd., New Delhi and 15-16 January, 2009 in with the use of Audio and Video tools the officials are trained North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd., on the use of proper Hindi. After the proper training and New Delhi. According to the directions of Hon'ble Minister, practice on Audio and Video tools in Hindi Lab in the areas the work relating to the glossary was completed in the year of reading, writing and speaking, the officials trained 2008-09. A meeting of Hindi Advisory Committee was held become empowered to deliver, lectures in Hindi. In the Hindi on 7th February, 2009 under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Lab, a group of five officials can be trained at a time. Thus

54 use of scientific tools and speech therapy helps the official's During the year, one Hindi Computer Training Programme to overcome the barrier in proper communication. Thus was organized in coordination with NPTI, Faridabad, in the true spirit of promoting the Hindi is being practiced in which about 25 employees had been trained in working on the Ministry. This type of initiative is an unique experiment computers and five workshops on Hindi were also organized being adopted for the first time in the Government of India. in which about 105 employees had participated. A comprehensive inspection programme has been Officers and employees were regularly nominated for Hindi prepared to review the progressive use of Hindi in the Language, Hindi Typing and Hindi Stenography training attached and subordinate offices, Boards, organizations conducted under Hindi Teaching Scheme. All the typists and public sector undertakings under the administrative are trained. In stenography, out of 153 employees, 124 are control of the Ministry. 15 Offices were inspected and trained and 01 is under training and 28 are still to be trained. necessary directions were issued to remove the shortcomings found during the inspection. Officers of the In Hindi Language, all officers/employees are trained. Newly Ministry also participated in the inspection programmes recruited officers/employees are being asked about their being done by the Committee of Parliament on Official educational qualification in which information about their Language. 14 Offices have been notified under the rule. Hindi qualification level is being collected. At present two 10(4) of the Official Language Rules, 1976. employees are require to be sent for Hindi Teaching Scheme by the Hindi Training Institute, Rajbhasha Vibhag. As per the targets fixed by the Department of Official Language, meetings of Official Language Implementation NTPC Ltd. Committee of the Ministry were organized regularly on 30 Several steps were taken for the propagation and April, 2008, 22 July, 2008, 13 October, 2008 and 06 January, implementation of Official Language Hindi in the offices of 2009. Immediate actions were taken in regard to the important decisions taken in these meetings i.e. organizing the Corporation. The progress of the usage of Hindi in its Hindi workshops, conferences, Seminars, recruitment Rihand, Vindhyachal, Singrauli, Talcher-Kaniha, , against the vacant posts of Hindi, bilingual advertisements Secunderabad, Loharinagpala, Badarpur, , Chennai in newspapers and conducting of refresher course in offices was inspected and proper suggestions were given Corporation/undertakings. to the Heads of the Offices in this regard. Meetings of Official Language Implementation Committee, were held CEA on 20th March, 25th June, 26th Sept., 17th Dec. 2008 and All out efforts are being made to enhance the usage of 25th March 2009, in which the implementation of Hindi in Hindi in official work in CEA. All incentive schemes Badarpur, Kawas, Kolkata, Anta, Faridabad, NCR sponsored by the Deptt. of Official Language are in Headquarter and Talcher Kaniha projects alongwith its operation in CEA. In addition, a Roving Shield is awarded Corporate Office was reviewed thoroughly. NTPC has to the Division/Section/Unit who does maximum work in hosted the 27th and 28th meeting of Town Official Language Hindi throughout the year. During the year, Rajbhasha Implementation Committee (PSUs), Delhi on 17th June Shields were awarded to 10 Divisions/Sections where 2008 & 26th Dec. 2008 under the chairmanship of Shri R.S. maximum correspondence has been made in Hindi with Regions “A” & “B”. Apart from above, CEA has introduced Sharma, CMD, NTPC, in which the Chief Guest Dr. Pradeep a Cash Award Scheme namely Kendriya Vidyut Pustak Kumar, Secretary (Rajbhasha), Ministry of Home Affairs has Lekhan Puraskar Yojna on All India basis to promote original given Awards to the winners of Hindi Magazine, Hindi book writing in Hindi from the calendar year 2003. Under competition & NARAKAS shields. Apart from this, regional this scheme, prize money is increased in pursuance of the Rajbhasha implementation review meetings were also Ministry of power's direction to First Prize - Rs. 60,000/-, conducted in National Capital Region, Western Region, (B) Second Prize - Rs.40,000/- (C) Third Prize - Rs. 25,000/- Southern Region, Northern Region & Eastern Region. and one consolation prize of Rs.10,000/- only. Various Hindi competitions were organized during Hindi During the year, four sub-offices of CEA i.e. in Calcutta, fortnight from 1st to 15th September 2008 in the Corporate Banglore, Mumbai and Shillong were inspected by the officers Office as well as in all projects of NTPC. On 15th September of CEA to assess the usage of Hindi in official work. During 2008 the Chief Guest of Hindi Diwas function, Dr. Prabhakar this year, Parliament Committee has inspected three offices, Shrotriya, Ex-Director, Bhartiya Jnanpith, awarded the namely CEA, and two sub-offices of CEA i.e. WRPC, Mumbai winners of Hindi competitions. Hindi workshops were and NRPC, New Delhi. Official Language Implementation conducted for the employees of Operation, Environment, Committee’s quarterly meetings were held regularly. Ash Utilisation, Consultancy Wing, Research and To create interest in Hindi, the Hindi Books were regularly Development, Materials, PE-Infrastructure, Quality purchased for library of CEA as per the target prescribed Assurance, Energy Technology Centre, Human Resources, by the Official Language department. Corporate Contracts, Finance, Rehabilitation & 55 Resettlement in which renowned Hindi scholars inspired Kavi Sammelan was organized on 09th January, 2009 to the participants to use Hindi in day-to-day official work. The propagate Hindi language. 08 renowned poets recited their Committee of Parliament on Official Language had visited poems on this occasion and audience was very much its Southern Region HQ, Secunderabad on 6th Oct. 2008, impressed with their poems. Corporate Office on 13th Jan. 2009 and Badarpur Thermal During the year, classes were organised to impart training Power Station on 24th Jan. 2009 for Rajbhasha inspection. of Hindi language, Hindi typing and Hindi stenography to NHPC Ltd. the employees. Second Tuesday of every month was observed as Hindi Diwas in the Corporatin. In order to Implementation of Official Language Policy increase Implimentation of Official Language, Rajabhasha During the year, Implementation of Official language Act, Desk has been established. 'Aaj ka Shabda' and 'Aaj ka rules were complied with in the Corporation. All efforts were Vichar' is being written and displayed on computers and made to increase the progressive use of Official Language boards - regularly in the Corporation. policy of Government of India. NHPC received Sahastrabdi Rajbhasha Shield from As per directives of Government of India policy, Hindi Month Rashtriya Hindi Academy, Rupambara for its remarkable was observed from 1st to 30th September, 2008 in Corporation. contribution in Official Language Implementation. This Various competitions, programmes were conducted and a Book Shield was given to NHPC by Her Excellency, Governor of exhibition was organised on this occasion. A large number of Himachal Pradesh Smt. Prabha Rao in a grand function employees participated in these events. held at Shimla. In order to review the progress of Implementation of Official Annual Rajbhasha Magazine of Corporation, ‘Rajbhasha Language in the Corporation, Committee of Parliament on Jyoti’ was awarded excellent magazine award on Official Language conducted inspection of Corporate Office All India Level. on 12th September, 2008. Hon’ble members of the Rajbhasha Shield (First prize) and letter of appreciation was Committee of Parliament on Official Language appreciated given to NHPC by Hon’ble Ministry of Power Shri its efforts. Annual magazine of Rajbhasha ‘Rajbhasha Jyoti’ Sushilkumar Shinde for doing excellenct work of Rajbhasha was also released on this occasion. Second sub-committee amongst all Power Sector Undertakings. Rajbhasha Shield of Committee of Parliament on Official Language has also (First prize) and Letter of Appreciation was given to NHPC inspected its Region-III office, Kolkata on 7th April, 2008. A by Town Official Language Implementation Committee, team of officers from Ministry of Power visited the Corporate Office, Liaison office Shimla, Dulhasti Power Station and Faridabad also for doing excellent work during year 2007- Region-I office, Jammu. 08 amongst Undertakings / Corporations at Faridabad. In addition to this, 06 employees of NHPC got prizes for their Quarterly meetings of Official Language Implementation excellent performance in competitions organized by Town Committee were held regularly in order to accelerate Official Language Implementation Committee, Faridabad. Implementation of Official Language in the Corporation. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. During the year, 17 Hindi workshops were organized in Corporate Office and 347 employees were trained in these POWERGRID, as a company, is sensitive towards its heritage, workshops, to motivate them for doing their Official work in social and cultural concerns. In pursuance of Govt. of India’s Hindi. 09 workshops were organized to impart Rajbhasha policy to promote Indian languages and Rajbhasha Comprehensive training to work in Hindi on Computers. “Hindi”, POWERGRID has made all efforts to integrate use of Hindi in its office works in all aspects of management in the The senior officers at the level of Director/Executive corporation and at all levels. It has proved its commitment to Directors conducted Rajbhasha inspection in 10 Projects. ensure the implementation of Rajbhasha policy and to achieve Director (Finance) himself inspected Parbati Project and Regional Office-III, Kolkata and Tanakpur Power Station the goal as laid out in the Rajbhasha Annual Plan. and necessary instructions were given to increase the use POWERGRID has made all efforts to increase the use of the of Official Language. official language and for its continued propagation, various A Meeting of Hindi Slahakar Samiti of Ministry of Power activities like organising workshops; training, meetings, poetry was held at Udaipur on 7th Feb., 2009. During this session, culture activities, Publication of Hindi magazines/ meeting, 03 employees of its Corporation, received Letter papers and lectures from eminent personalities are regularly of Appreciation from Hon’ble Minister of Power, organized. More than 116 offices of POWERGRID have been Shri Sushilkumar Shinde for their remarkable contribution notified to work in Hindi in Gazette of India. Hindi library of in Shabdaawali Nirman. POWERGRID is the best libraries in Public Sector Units. All records about Hindi books & magazines are kept in computer On the commencement of New Year, a grand Akhil Bhartiya

56 for easy access to employee of POWERGRID through Units/Offices. The bilingual magazine of the Corporation internet. All computers of POWERGRID are bilingual & 'Urja Deepti' was brought out in every quarter, A 'Sanskriti phonetic key boards are made available in all computers. For Visheshank’ was also published which was highly outstanding and noteworthy contributions in Hindi, number of appreciated by the readers. On the occasion of completion incentives and reward schemes are in force. Efforts made by of 15 years of Publication of 'Urja Deepti', a 'Sanchayika' POWERGRID in promoting the implementation of Rajbhasha was published which was a collection of all the Poems and have been applauded in many forums. stories written by the employees of PFC published earlier in 'Urja Deepti' during the last 15 years. The Annual Report Power Finance Corporation Ltd. of the Corporation was published in diglot form. Implementation of Official Language During the foundation Day Celebration of the Corporation, In Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), Rajbhasha a cultural programme was organized in Hindi on 16th July, implementation is taken as a vital area of Management 2008 and during the event, various eminent artists of Song Operation. During the year, the meetings of the official and Drama Division performed their fine acts. Language Implementation Committee of the Corporation Hon'ble Parliamentary Committee on Official Language were organized in every quarter regularly. Detailed conducted the inspection of Regional Office (West), Mumbai discussions were held in these meetings with regard to the on October 1, 2008 and highly appreciated the efforts progress made in implementation of Official Language made by the Office in implementation of Official Language Policy and its effective implementation. policy. ‘Rajbhasha Nireekshan’ of Regional Office (South), Chennai was also conducted by Ministry of Power on Rajbhasha Month was observed from 14th September to December 2, 2008, who appreciated the progress and 13th October, 2008 in the Corporation. The messages of performance made by the office in this direction. Hon'ble Minister of Home, Hon'ble Minister of Power and Chairman and Managing Director of the Corporation were Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. circulated amongst the employees of the Corporation on Implementation of Official Language Hindi Day. On this Occasion, noted literator Sh. Narendra Sl. Item Achievements Kohli was invited as Chief Guest, who addressed the No. 1.1.08-31.3.09 employees of PFC and inspired them to do their day to 1. Meetings of Rajbhasha day work in Hindi by citing examples from his own Implementation Committee 5 experiences. At the end of the Hindi Month, a Kavi Sammelan was organized where in renowned Hindi and 2. Inspection of Project Offices 9 Urdu Poets like Sh. Kunwar Uday Pratap Singh, 3. Hindi Workshops 10 - half day Sh. Kanhaiya Lal Nandan, Sh. Wasim Baralavi, Dr. Kunwar Officers / half day Baichan, Dr. Kirti Kala and Sh. Alhar Bikaneri recited Employees their poems. (participants 147) During the year, four workshops were conducted to impart 4. Inspection of internal division 6 training in Hindi with a view to improve the efficiency of the 5. Hindi Website 100% employees in doing their official work in Hindi. Training programmes to impart training for the use of '' • All advertisement of IPO related work (Print+Electronic) published in Hindi, as a result Hindi promoted & Package were also conducted. Various competitions like propagated more effectivly. Vartani Shodhan Pratiyogita, Nibandh, Sansmaran, 'Chitravalivyakh' and "Bhartiya Sanskriti Visheshank" of • REC was honoured with "Rajbhasha Shri Sammaan" by Bharatiya Rajbhasha Vikas Sansthan. Urja Dipti Pratiyogita were organized during the year. Further, during the "Vigilance Awareness Week", three • Hindi Essay competition was organised on 27.10.08 competitions namely Essay Writing, Slogan and Pictorial under the agies of NARAKAS. Theme Representation were organized in Hindi & English. • Hindi inspection of Corporate Office by Second Sub A Hasya Kavi Sammelan was also organized. An inter PSU Commiitte of Official Language Parliamentary 'Gayan Pratiyogita' was organized by PFC on November Commiitte on 8.4.08. 21, 2008 under the aegis of TOLIC. It was for the first time • Hindi Pakhwara was organised from 1.9.08 to 15.9.08 such an event was organized by any PSU in Delhi. in C.O.& P.Os. Inspections of various Units & Regional Offices of the • 113 participants in 9 Hindi competitions( 53 winners). Corporation were carried out for taking stock of the status • Winners were awarded prizes in Prize Distribution of implementation of the official Language Policy in their Ceremony on 31.10.08 .

57 • Administrative as well as Technical & Financial Rajbhasha (Hindi) Pakhwara was observed and “Hindi Glossary of REC was released. Divas” was celebrated at the Corporate Office as well as in the projects and other offices of the Corporation during the • Incurred Hindi Books purchase (92%) more than the year to create awareness and to encourage the employees target . for doing their official works in Hindi. Various competitions • All publications, Reports, Memo, Articles of were conducted in Hindi and attractive prizes were given to Association, Press Releases, Annual Report & MOUs the participants. A Hindi patrika “NEEPCO JYOTI” was were issued biligually. published on the occasion. An exhibition was also • Efforts on to achieve the other targets of Annual organized, where the achievements made on the use of Programme 2008-09. Official Language Hindi in the Corporation, were displayed. • Standard Forms were made available on INTRANET. The Corporation was awarded Rajbhasha Shield (3rd Prize) by Town Official Language Implementation Committee • Digitied on-line publication of E-Darpan, which includes (TOLIC), Shillong, during the year. progress of hindi work along with different activities. Rajbhasha (Hindi) Pustakalaya has been functioning at • 20 Manuals were updated in diglot form. Corporate office, Shillong which was further enriched with • 2 Manuals were released in Rajbhasha valuable books. Dictionaries, Glossaries and other Implementation Committee held on 23.1.09. reference books are also available for the use of the employees. Hindi News Papers and periodicals are • Hindi inspection of Cire, Hyderabad by Second Sub available in the Pustakalaya. New books in Hindi were Commiitte of Official Language Parliamentary added to the library maintained in Corporate office. In sub- Commiitte on 20.1.09. ordinate offices also, reference books in Hindi were made NEEPCO: available for the use of the employees. Since installation of Hindi Software in Corporate office as well as other offices, The Corporation is making all out efforts to implement a remarkable progress has been made in the use of Hindi effectively the Official Language Policy of the Government in official works. of India at its Corporate Office as well as Projects and other offices. Efforts were made to issue papers referred to in Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited Section 3 (3) of the Official Language Act in bilingual form. Official Language Policy All possible efforts were also made to achieve the targets as specified by the Department of Official Language. Implementation of Official Language In-house Hindi Training arrangements were made to impart In order to ensure the implementation of the Official Hindi Language as well as Hindi Typing Training to the Language Policy of the Govt. of India, all possible efforts concerned employees. During the year, 39 employees were have been made by the company to achieve the targets as nominated for Hindi Language Training under regular specified by the Department of Official Language. Company course, 67 employees were nominated for correspondence has received many awards in recognition for these efforts. course and 08 employees were nominated for Hindi typing training. Under the incentive scheme, 58 employees were In-house training arrangements have been made to impart awarded cash reward as per eligibility. To acquaint the training of Hindi typing to concerned employees, under employees with provisions of Official Language Rules and which five steno-typists/stenographers have been trained to facilitate them for doing their official works in Hindi, 04 in Hindi typing during this period. nos. of Hindi workshops were organized at different offices Under section 3.3(i) of Official Language Act, cent percent and 51 officers/ staff participated in these Workshops. documents were issued bilingually. All the letters received Training materials were provided to the employees during in Hindi were replied in Hindi. the Workshop. Offices were also inspected by the responsible officers of Corporate Office to assess the To encourage executive and non-executive to do their entire progress made in the use of Hindi and necessary guidelines work in Hindi, a number of incentive scheme are under were provided for proper implementation of the Official implementation namely 1) Payment of One increment every Language Policy of the Government of India. In the House month for doing whole office work in Hindi, 2) Cash Incentive Journal - ‘NEEPCO NEWS’ valuable information relating to senior officers on bi-annual basis for outstanding work to use of Hindi were provided for the guidance of the done in Hindi, 3) Hindi-English and English-Hindi Shabda employees. Key words in Hindi with English equivalent were Gyan Pratiyogita on quarterly basis, 4) Honorarium for displayed everyday on the black board under the writing technical papers in Hindi, 5) Cash prize on passing programme “Today’s Word” in order to enrich the Hindi Hindi typing examination, 6) Cash prize for giving dictation vocabulary of the employees. in Hindi by Officers, 7) Cash prize for best write-up published

58 in in-house Hindi journal "Himshakti " and 8) Cash prize for All the documents under Section 3(3) of the Official issuing 90% or more cheques in Hindi. Under these Language Act are issued bilingually and letters received in schemes, 346 executives and non-executives have Hindi or signed in Hindi are invariably replied in Hindi. At received prizes amounting to Rs.2,63,407/- approximately. present about 91% correspondence of Board Secretariat To impart training to the executive and non-executive to do with region ‘A’ offices and 92% with region ‘B’ offices is their day-to-day work in Hindi by organizing Hindi being done in Hindi. Board Website is made available workshops/seminars is a continuous process in the bilingually and discussions in the meetings of Board’s High company. 13 Hindi workshops/seminars have been Level Administrative Committees are held in Hindi also and organized and 171 no. of executives & non-executives have their minutes are issued bilingually. been trained. Organizing of Hindi quiz competitions on Meetings of the Official Language Implementation national/important occasions is a regular feature. 340 no. Committee of Board Sectt., are held regularly, in which of executives and non-executives were awarded cash report regarding progressive use of Hindi in any subordinate prizes of Rs.100/- each. A number of competitions were office of the Board is also reviewed. Almost 60% notings also organised during "Hindi fortnight" in which 98 against the target fixed for ‘B’ region are done in executives and non-executives were awarded cash prizes Hindi.Bilingual working facilities are available on all amounting to Rs.1,08,100/- approximately. computers of the Board. Training in Hindi typing has been In recognition of efforts made for implementation of official imparted to all the English Steno typists/typists/Clerks. language, during the year 2007-08, company was awarded Hindi Library has been set up in Board Secretariat and with TOLIC Rajbhasha Shield (First Prize) by Town Official during last seven years, more than 50% amount of total Language Implementation Committee, Shimla, and NTPC expenditure for the purchase of books is being spent for Rajbhasha Shield (Third Prize) by Ministry of Power, Govt. the purchase of Hindi Books. Hindi Workshops are of India for best performance. organised regularly on quarterly basis and subordinate To give impetus to the multi-facet talent of employees, an offices are regularly inspected for effective implementation in-house bi-annual Hindi magazine "Himshakti " (July, 2008 of official Language. & January,2009 issue) was published and circulated. Hindi fortnight is organized in the Board Secretariat and its Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd. subordinate offices every year in the month of September during which various Hindi competitions are held in order to Corporation continued to lay great emphasis on the create awareness amongst the Officers and Employees to implementation of official language policy of Govt. of India. work in Hindi. Staff members doing considerable work in Hindi The employees of the Corporation are encouraged to work during the year, are also encouraged with cash awards. in Hindi to the best possible extent. Several steps have been taken to enhance the use of Rajbhasha in official All magazines/journals of the Board are published work in the Corporation. bilingually. Two editions of Board’s quarterly house journal Hindi workshops have been conducted in Corporate office ‘BHAKRA BEAS SAMACHAR’ are published in Hindi Rishikesh and other offices in B. Puram (Tehri), Koteshwar, exclusively. Besides, ‘TAKNIKI SHABDAVALI and New Tehri & Noida Liaison office to train & encourage the ‘RAJBHASHA SAHAYAK PUSTAK’ has been published and employees to work in Hindi. Hindi Fortnight have been distributed to all employees, so that, they can work in Hindi conducted at corporate office and all subordinate offices. in a more convenient and effective manner. For motivation of employees, various Hindi competitions The second sub-Committee of committee of Parliament on like Hindi Quiz, Essay competition etc. have been official language, had inspected the work of Hindi in Board conducted from time to time. Secretariat on 28.12.2007. The office has fulfilled all the The implementation of official language has been monitored assurances given to the above committee and its follow-up through regular inspection and review of Hindi work. action report has also sent to the said committee and Quarterly meetings have been held regularly for reviewing Ministry of Power on 27.8.2008 within the prescribed period. the progress of the use of official language. Board Secretariat has been awarded on a number of Quotations of Authors/Prestigious persons regarding Hindi occasions for excellent performance in Implementation of have been displayed in office premises to create awareness Official Language Policy of the Government, by Ministry of for use of Hindi in official work. The officials have attended Power, as well as, by Town Official Language Hindi meetings and seminars organized by the Ministry, Implementation Committee, Chandigarh. Board Secretariat Rajbhasha Deptt etc. has been given first prize for excellent performance in Hindi during the year 2005-06, by Town Official Language Bhakra Beas Management Board implementation Committee, Chandigarh on 10.11.2008. Special efforts have been made by BBMB for Board Secretariat has also been given NTPC Rajbhasha implementation of Official Language policy of the Union. Shield (IIIrd prize) for doing excellent work in official

59 language during the year 2006-07, in the meeting of Hindi During the period under review, DVC has implemented Advisory Committee, held on 29.3.2008 in Kodaikanal by different Official Language programmes keeping in view the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power, New Delhi. directives received from the Department of Official Bureau of Energy Efficiency Language, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Power, Government of India for the progressive use of Hindi in the During 2008-09, letters and communications that were official work of the Corporation. received in Hindi, were replied to in the same language. Advertisements on Energy Conservation and Efficiency Hindi classes for imparting Hindi knowledge among the were released in Hindi in various newspapers. employees of DVC are being run at the Headquarters as well as in the field formations. 51 employees qualified in Some TV spots on the theme of energy conservation were the Prabodh, Praveen and Pragya examinations at the developed in Hindi. Headquarters during the period under review. Some of the In the month of September, 2008, BEE organized Hindi employees have also acquired knowledge in Hindi through Pakhwara from 14 – 28 September 2008. Essay Competition correspondence course. was also organized to promote use of official language. An arrangement for Hindi typing/Stenography classes has Central Power Research Institute been made in DVC Headquarters. All the employees • The Institute was awarded Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha received incentives after qualifying these examinations. As Shield for the year 2006-07 for outstanding work done a result of the regular training and with the recruitment of in the field of Official Language Implementation on some staff in the Hindi Section, there has been a remarkable 14th Sept. 2008. increase in implementation of Section 3(3) of Official • A Hindi software seminar was organised on 25 June Language Act and Rule 5 of the Official Language Rules in 2008 at Direct Taxes Regional Training Institute, where DVC. One Joint Hindi Workshop was organized in DVC a demonstration of all the packages developed by Headquarters under the banner of Town Official Language Department of Official Language and hands on practice Implementation Committee (PSUs), Kolkata with the was given. employees of the Govt. undertakings located in Kolkata. National Power Training Institute Hindi Diwas/Pakhwara was celebrated also during the year under review. Several competitions related to official • Meetings of Official Language Implementation Committee of NPTI are convened on quarterly basis. language were organised to inspire employees for executing their official functions in Hindi. A large number of non-Hindi • Hindi Pakhwara was observed from 14-26 Sept-2008 speaking employees participated in these competitions and and Hindi Diwas was celebrated with great enthusiasm. successful participants were given prizes. A departmental • For the year 2008-09, Rajbhasha Vibhag, Ministry of Rajbhasa Shield was awarded to the best department at Home Affairs allocated 54 one week Hindi Computer DVC Headquarters on the basis of using official language Training Programs to NPTI for the employees of the in Corporation’s activities. During the Pakhwara, a speech Central Govt. Departments/Banks/Undertakings etc. from the desk of the Chairman was distributed to inspire During the year 2008-09, 52 programs have been the employees of the Corporation to dispose of their conducted. maximum work in Hindi. • NPTI is awarding cash prizes to its employees for noting/ During the period under review, DVC received "NTPC drafting in Hindi under the Original Writing in Hindi Official Language Award" for its excellent performance in Incentive Scheme. disposing of Official work in Hindi. DVC has also bagged Damodar Valley Corporation second prize for its best performance in execution of Official Language Policies among the different corporate offices IMPLEMENTATION OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE located in Kolkata from the CALTOLIC (Undertaking), DVC, the first multipurpose river valley project of Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. Independent India is equally committed to promote and implement the Official Language Policy of the Government To propagate the Official Language in true spirit, a Hindi of India in its Headquarters and field formations. Teaching Laboratory has been set up in DVC Headquarters. Implementation of Official language activities in DVC has It is equipped with a mechanism to rectify the spoken enabled the employees of the Corporation to execute their language through Speech Therapy which will be day to day official work in Hindi. inaugurated shortly.

60 CHAPTER - 15

VIGILANCE ACTIVITIES

Ministry of Power CEA 1. During the year 2008-09, emphasis/renewed attention The Vigilance Division, CEA deals with various facets of was given on the preventive vigilance in the public Vigilance mechanism and functions for carrying out sector enterprises of Ministry of Power. Review of the investigations into complaints, suggesting corrective vigilance work being undertaken by the various Public measures for improving the control system, compliance of Sector Enterprises and offices functioning under the laid down procedures and also for carrying out preventive Ministry of Power was done. vigilance exercises. 2. In the present scenario of constant security threats, Complaints other than anonymous/pseudonymous were action was taken to strengthen the security of vital taken up for investigation promptly and after completion of power installations, regular efforts/interaction were investigation, reports submitted to the prescribed authority. made with MHA and PSUs to enhance security of vital As on 1.1.2008, there were five cases of disciplinary action installations of power sector and comply with security pending under CEA’s disciplinary jurisdiction. Two cases instructions received from various agencies. were added during the period. All the seven cases of disciplinary action have since been finalised. Thus, at 3. A regular monitoring and watch is being kept on the present, (as on 31.03.2009) there is no case pending cases received from CVC under Public Interest finalization. Prescribed periodical returns were sent to the Disclosure Resolution. CVO, Ministry of Power Ministry of Power in time submitted reports and comments on the cases referred by CVC including those under the CVC Act. CVO, Vigilance Division has carried out inspection at one of the Ministry of Power also held discussions in CVC for formations of CEA with a view to appraise and ensure disposal of important cases. PSUs were requested to adaptation of proper procedure as well as suggesting ensure greater compliance with the guidelines issued improvement thereon. As part of preventive vigilance, the by the CVC for processing and award of tenders. Vigilance Division is helping in ensuring job rotation in Various cases of vigilance irregularities were disposed sensitive posts. The Vigilance Division has also taken steps of by the Vigilance Wing. Apart from dealing with the to ensure that web-site of CEA plays an important role in complaints of previous years, three disciplinary cases increasing transparency in its functions. Vigilance and sixty new complaints were received and dealt with awareness week was observed from 24th Nov., 2008 to during the year, in consultation with concerned 28th Nov., 2008 emphasizing the need for efficiency and authorities. Timely disposal of vigilance clearance has transparency in public spending, raising awareness among been ensured in cases pertaining to Ministry and PSUs. the users of the services provided by the department, etc. During the period a few vacancies to the posts of CVOs NTPC Ltd. and part time CVOs occurred and all out effort is being made to fill these vacancies at the earliest. 1. NTPC Vigilance Department – an ISO 9001-2000 accredited Department of the NTPC, consists of Four 4. Vigilance Awareness Week was celebrated in this Units, namely Corporate Vigilance Cell, Departmental Ministry and its attached offices/PSUs from 3rd Proceeding Cell (DPC), MIS Cell, Technical Cell (TC). November to 7th November 2008. On this occasion These units deal with various facets of Vigilance the pledge of integrity and transparent working was Mechanism. Exclusive and independent functioning of administered to all the officers and staff of the Ministry. these Units ensure transparency, objectivity and quality An essay competition on the subject “IS IT POSSIBLE in vigilance functioning. TO ROOT OUT CORRUPTION TOTALLY IN DEMOCRACY?” was organized in the Ministry of 2. The disposal of complaints has been in accordance Power by inviting suggestions from the officers and with the time-frame prescribed by the CVC. Total 99 staff of the Ministry in order to disseminate the message complaints were handled during the period. Out of the of integrity, honesty and transparency in the society. above 58 complaints were carried to a logical conclusion Thirteen submissions were received and three entries and the remaining are under investigation. Out of the declared winners. remaining complaints, 05 complaints were received

61 from CVC. These complaints were also taken up for 10th February 2009 respectively, in order to review and investigation within the stipulated time-frame. improve their functioning. 3. 42 officials were proceeded against for major penalty Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. disciplinary action, 111 officials were proceeded against During the period January to March, 2009, 25 complaints for minor penalty action and 83 officials were proceeded were received and a total of 53 complaints were taken up against for administrative action from Jan 01, 2008 to for investigation. Out of these 25 complaints, 5 cases were Mar 31, 2009. Major penalty was imposed on 04 taken up for investigation on the basis of Audit Paras and 6 officials and minor penalty was imposed on 66 officials. cases were referred by Central Vigilance Commission for Out of the above cases 12 employees were facing investigation. While 36 complaints have been disposed till disciplinary action in CVC cases as on Mar 31, 2009 date, 21 cases are currently pending for investigation. (All 12 employees are facing major penalty action). Investigation into complaints has resulted in the issue of 4. So far as CBI cases are concerned, 02 CBI cases are Advisory Memos to 24 employees and minor penalties have under prosecution as on Mar 31, 2009. been imposed on 14 employees and 3 employees were exonerated of the charges. 9 cases are currently pending 5. 374 Surprise Checks were conducted. Recovery of Rs. for initiation of departmental proceedings. 1,49,16,943/- was effected. 37 System Circulars were issued. During the period 55 Preventive Vigilance The Vigilance Department of POWERGRID has, laid Workshops were conducted at various projects/ places special emphasis on inspections, both at the Corporate as in which 1601 employees participated. Property Returns well as the regional level. During the period January 2008 relating to immovable property are obtained from to March, 2009, 131 inspections including 116 site employees every year. Internal Audit Reports pertaining inspections were conducted. On this basis an amount of to NTPC Projects/ Stations, sites and Regional Rs. 4,95,20,043 /-- has been recovered on the basis of Headquarters received from NTPC Finance Dept. earlier inspections conducted during the year till date. during the year were examined from vigilance angle. Besides, the CTE's organization conducted 4 inspections in POWERGRID resulting in recovery of Rs. 2039 Crore. NHPC Ltd. 139 nos. CTE paras have been settled during the year. VIGILANCE ACTIVITIES / DISCIPLINARY CASES In POWERGRID, high priority has been placed on training NHPC Vigilance Division at Corporate Office has been and as part of these various workshops were organized at granted ISO 9001-2000 certification by BIS. All procedures the regions.136 executives were imparted training on have been documented and systems of monitoring of vigilance matters during the year. Such workshops have Vigilance complaints and disciplinary cases have been shown positive outcome. One workshop on the RTI Act implemented to avoid delays. was also organized during the year in which 43 executives Regular and surprise inspections are being conducted by participated. Apart from the above, a three day workshop the Vigilance Department at regular intervals. Actionable on ‘Value and Ethics in Management’ was organized at Corporate Centre from 21st to 23rd February, 2008 for 25 points are identified by the Project Vigilance Officer (P.V.O.) Executives. Vendors meetings have also been organized and intimated to Head of the Project from time to time. at the regions and at Corporate Centre in order to increase Intensive examination of the work is carried out by Chief transparency and interface with the stakeholders. Technical Examiner of the CVC as well as personnel of Several procedural improvements were carried out during Vigilance Department of NHPC. the year including amendment to Rule 13 of the CDA rules 07 Disciplinary cases in vigilance matters have been regarding furnishing of information by employees regarding handled out of which 05 cases were settled and only 02 memberships of trusts by them and their family members, cases are on going. In 05 cases, 03 officers were introduction of process online inspections of critical pre- exonerated and 01 officer was awarded major penalty award as well as post-award activities to strengthen the (Removal from service) and 01 Officer was awarded minor preventive aspect of inspections, policy regarding weeding penalty. out destruction of records of the Vigilance Department, to deploy authorised personnel for receipt/ dispatch work at Emphasis has been laid on preventive vigilance by issuing sub-stations, proper utilization of the services of the circulars and guidelines based on inspection / intensive Assistant Engineers recruited on Fixed Tenure basis, time examinations. Various vigilance awareness programs are extension for delayed projects and safety measures to be also conducted at regular intervals, so as to make working taken at construction sites etc. as transparent as possible. Two Workshos of Vigilance Officers were conducted on 02nd June 2008 and Besides, all reports, charge-sheets as well as property returns

62 of employees are being furnished on-line. Web Based book” was released on the occasion of Vigilance Awareness Complain Handling System is already functioning at Week. The Handbook provides guidelines to the officials Corporate Centre, ERLDC, NERLDC, SRLDC and NRLDC. dealing with vigilance matters more efficiently and will educate others regarding work of vigilance. The vigilance awareness week was also organized from November 3, 2008 to November 7, 2008 as per the Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. guidelines of the Central Vigilance commission. On this Progress made during 01.01.08 to 31.03.09 occasion, an interactive session was organized with the vendors of POWERGRID, in which repeated lacunae The Vigilance Division headed by the Chief Vigilance Officer observed during vigilance inspections were discussed. (of the rank of Functional Director) constantly endeavoured Besides the above, an inter school debate competition and to emphasize on “Preventive Vigilance” so as to improve a satirical poem writing competition for employees were upon systems and procedures and leaving minimum scope also organized. The Vigilance Awareness Week concluded for discretion. It also ensured to enforce discipline in with the release of the in-house journal of the Vigilance exercising power in a judicious way in matters relating to Department, ‘CANDOUR’ by Shri Jairam Ramesh Hon’ble administrative and financial functions. Minister of State for Power on the occasion. The Vigilance set up in REC consisting of one CVO and Besides the above, the review of the vigilance work was three Managers/officers, though small, has been an undertaken by the Board of Directors during this period on effective managerial tool in enhancing the performance of 9th April, 2008 and 21st January, 2009 respectively. the Corporation by way of pursuation with functional divisions to systematize /document the policies/procedures Power Finance Corporation Ltd. Presently, there is no CBI case against any employee of During the financial year 2008-09 the Vigilance Unit the Corporation. Three disciplinary cases and only 2 functioned as an effective tool of positive management with complaints are pending. the thrust being on preventive Vigilance. This aspect was During the Vigilance Awareness Week 2008 emphasis was focused up on by Conducting periodic and Surprise laid on the initiatives taken for improvement of the systems Inspections of various units and by issuing effective and procedures and of the avenues available to the user guidelines to streamline systems with the aim of eliminating citizen for redressal of grievances like procedure for making loopholes and ensuring transparency in day to day complaints under of Public Interest Disclosure and Protection operations so as to minimize scope for misuse. Vigilance of Informers’ ( PIDPI) Resolution, 2004 known as Whitle Unit undertook the review of operational manuals of various Blower Resolution highlighting the fact that the identity of activities of the Corporation. A number of comprehensive the complainant is kept secret and the complainant is manuals on different areas of company’s activities have protected from victimization. Various programmes were also already been notified after review and some other manuals organized at Corporate Office/Zonal/Project Offices and are in process of finalization. Further during this period Central Institute for Rural Electrification, Hyderabad. detailed investigation was carried in several cases of In compliance to the instructions of CVC, the sensitive posts registered complaints. in the Corporation have been identified and informed to In accordance with the directives of CVC, Vigilance CVC. HR Deptt. has been advised to rotate the officers Awareness Week was observed from 3rd Nov to 7th Nov, working on these posts for a long time. 2008 in the Head Office and Regional offices of the Information with a vigilance bias was scrutinized carefully. Corporations. In order to disseminate a strong message of Vigilance Division initiated measures to streamline and integrity and transparency in public service, Interactive two strengthen office system and procedures after some days programme on “Transparency and Efficiency in Public systemic failures were noticed. In this process, all important Expenditure” was held for the benefit of the executives and circulars as and when received from CVC and circular customers/clients of the Corporation so as to sensitize them issued by Vigilance Division from time to time are regularly about the evil effects of corruption and also to educate them placed on REC intranet for information of all the Zonal on the initiatives taken for improvement in systems, Offices, Project Offices/Central Institute for Rural procedures and the complaint handling policy of the Electrification, Hyderabad. Corporation. Slogan writing, Essay writing & Pictorial Theme representation Competitions were organized on themes Agreed lists were finalized in respect of all Zonal Offices/ relating to vigilance/corruption with the aim of involving Project Offices/Training Institute of REC in addition to its employees and encouraging them to come forward with Corporate Office at Delhi after close interaction with local innovative ideas in spreading awareness about the harmful branches of CBI. Prescribed periodical statistical returns effects of corruption. A Handbook titled “PFC vigilance hand were timely sent to CVC, CBI, MOP on time and instructions 63 received from the Central Vigilance Commission from time September, 2008 where all the officials above the rank of to time were also complied with. Executive Supervisor posted in the vigilance department had participated. All the important CVC circulars and OMs Performance of Vigilance Division was reviewed regularly issued from the year 2000 onwards have been circulated by the BOD-REC, CVO-MOP, CVC in addition to constant to all the vigilance wings of respective projects for record reviews undertaken by the CVO, REC in accordance with and ready reference with a view to improve overall system the prescribed norms. in the Corporation. NEEPCO: Vigilance awareness week was also observed in NEEPCO During the period from 01-01-2008 to 31-03-2009, with tremendous enthusiasm in all projects and other offices NEEPCO’s Vigilance Department dealt with various facets including Corporate HQ from 3rd November, 2008 to 7th of Vigilance Mechanism under the directives and guidelines November, 2008 and the week commenced with the pledge issued from the Central Vigilance Commission from time to on 3rd November,2008. During this period, seminar/penal time. For exclusive and independent functioning of vigilance discussion and open sessions besides slogan writing department, NEEPCO ensured transparency, objectivity and competition amongst the employees on anticorruption were quality in vigilance functioning. Complaints received from organized at Corporate Office and site offices as part of various sources other than anonymous/pseudonymous were preventive vigilance measures. taken up for investigation promptly and the same have been As on 01-01-2008, 5(five) disciplinary cases were pending disposed off in accordance with the time frame prescribed and 2(two) new cases have been added subsequently. Out by the CVC. As on 1st January, 2008, 3(three) complaints of all these, 4(four) cases have been disposed off during were pending and subsequently all these complaints have this period and the remaining cases are in various stages been finalized after detailed investigation/inquiry. During this of disciplinary proceedings. Besides these, the Annual period, 9(nine) new complaints have been added which have Property Returns (APAR) of the employees has also been also been investigated. Out of these, 2(two) complaints are scrutinized. pending for final disposal as on 31-03-2009. Emphasis was also given to the aspect of preventive vigilance to streamline Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited the rules and procedures and making all efforts to VIGILANCE RELATED ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN IN arrest the loopholes detected during investigation of SJVN various cases. Various routine vigilance administrative matters / The observation raised by Chief Technical Examiner, CVC regular vigilance activities, are being continued in in their intensive examination reports had been attended SJVN like maintaining up-to date vigilance status of to and interacted with the concerned departments pointing the officials of SJVNL, granting vigilance clearance to out the observations for taking effective and remedial SJVN Officials for various requirements, identification measures by the management. During this period, the of Sensitive Posts, action on Complaints, conducting related paras against different intensive examination of inquiry proceedings in the pending major penalty works carried out by CTE had been replied on further cases, preparation of the Agreed list and List of queries received from CTE. A few paras are pending with Persons of doubtful Integrity, conducting Surprise different authorities of the Corporation against only 2(two) Checks / Inspections by Vigilance, conducting training intensive examination of works carried out by CTE earlier. / workshop on vigilance, holding of Vigilance In order to improve system and procedure in respect of Awareness Week w.e.f. November 03 – 07, 2008. various short comings observed related to processing of Besides above routine administrative matters, the prime tender of works and procurement, the management of emphasis has been mainly on the preventive vigilance in NEEPCO was advised to follow the CVC circulars/ SJVNL. The preventive vigilance includes those steps guidelines strictly as had been circulated from time to time. which are instrumental in reducing or eliminating For better functioning of Vigilance Department, 19(nineteen) corruption from public services. In the above regard, nos. of officers and staff have been posted in 5(five) various initiatives have been undertaken, by the Vigilance commissioned projects and 2(two) ongoing projects of the Deptt., during 2008 – 09, to improve the overall functioning Corporation during this period. The vigilance wings of the of the Corporation, by improving and introducing more fair respective projects have started functioning. During this and greater transparent functional systems, in line with the period 3(three) nos. of periodic and 4(four) nos. of surprise changing scenario, to achieve and ensure good corporate inspections have been conducted at different projects by governance standards, by leveraging technology, and vigilance officials of the HQ. An orientation program was through other preventive vigilance measures as a tool, also organized at the Corporate HQ on 23rd & 24th some of which are detailed below :

64 Extent of IT usage and the E - Governance : E -procurement system at all SJVNL procurement locations. It is a great beginning in right direction to ensure fair and To adopt and implement transparent systems and strive transparent procurement process in SJVNL, which shall not hard to improve the organizational working in all spheres, only restrict unfair trade practices, but at the same time it by leveraging technology, increasing transparency in the shall also be helpful in expediting the procurement process. decision making process through effective use of Implementation of E-procurement shall also help in information technology in the discharge of various discouraging formation of cartels by the prospective bidders. organizational functions, Compliance of CVC instructions regarding E-Procurement like publication of tenders and E – Disposal : Uploading of Tender / details of awarded tenders on officials As an another step towards leveraging technology for websites, are being ensured. achieving greater transparency, E-Disposal, has also been The process to introduce computerization of Property started in the Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station of SJVNL, to dispose off scrap items, obsolete and unserviceable Returns of SJVNL Officials is also under progress. materials and machineries. The E –Auctioning mode of E - Banking : disposal provides a more prompt and transparent service In order to bring about more transparency in the financial with a wider coverage leading to greater competition amongst the buyers. system, the issue regarding implementation of E- Banking for financial transactions / payments etc., is also being Man Power Planning & Job Rotation : pursued. Serious efforts have been made by SJVN The list of sensitive posts, identified and finalized, in respect Management to implement E - Banking, in spite of functional of SJVNL, was also submitted to CVC, on June 26, 2008. difficulties being faced in this regard, due to remoteness of Integrity Pact : sites and unavailability of core banking facilities, at remote locations. SJVN Management is in the process of implementing the Integrity Pact (IP), in a bid to institutionalize transparency The major payments are being done through RTGS system in public procurement process, in line with the CVC's / Electronic mode. Due to the sustained efforts, around 82 instructions, at the earliest. The draft Proposal for % of the total payments, are being made to the contractors implementation of Integrity Pact including nomination of through E-Payment system only, in SJVN. Independent External Monitors (IEM), has been finalized Further, it has also been decided that in all the future and shall be implemented shortly. contracts to be entered at Corp. Office (CCD / ECD) will Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd. include the condition that payment will be made through The thrust of the Vigilance Department of THDC is on electronic mode and contractors will be required to give improving Vigilance Administration by leveraging technology their bank particulars for the same. and increasing transparency through improvement in The matter regarding compilation of status of bill payments systems & procedures and leveraging technology through to contractors / suppliers etc. and uploading of the same effective use of website, besides following the traditional on SJVN official website, is also being followed vigorously. methods of preventive vigilance under the overall guidance of the Central Vigilance Commission. The Process of E- E - Procurement : tendering system for procurement has already commenced E - Procurement in SJVN, was initiated in serious earnest, in THDC at Rishikesh, Tehri & Koteshwar. and the same was also included as one of the Targets in The activities of Vigilance Department were reviewed by the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the CVO on the monthly basis. The time schedule for SJVN and Ministry of Power (MOP), Govt. of India (GOI) conducting enquires and investigation, as prescribed by for the FY 2008 - 09 performance. In this regard, SJVN the Central Vigilance Commission, was by and large also opened Suvidha Kenderas, at Project sites, to facilitate adhered to. filing of online bids by the contractors. The Work Order for Complaint received from Central Vigilance Commission one tender "Pilot Project" for E-Procurement under Public Interest Disclosure Protection of Informer implementation in SJVN, was then placed on M/s ITI Ltd., Resolution has been completed within the prescribed time Delhi, on June 09, 2008. The bids received through the E- frame. Procurement process, had already been opened on the scheduled date i.e. on September 15,.2008. With a view to further strengthen the vigilance work, regular and surprise inspections were also carried out by the Now, the letter of award has also been placed on Dec. 02, Vigilance Department, Settlement of pending paras of report 2008, on M/s ITI Ltd., Delhi, for implementing and providing of intensive examination of various works conducted by the

65 Chief Technical Examiner of the Central Vigilance vii) To expose without fear those involved in acts of self Commission was taken up on priority basis with the result gratification. that most of such paras were settled by the Chief Technical viii) To take pride in humble living and acts of honesty. Examiner’s Organisation. CTE type examinations of works have been undertaken by the Vigilance Department. These ix) To follow the rules, procedures, instructions, manuals, measures have resulted in savings of more than Rs.2.64 etc. meticulously. crores to the Corporation. x) To avoid drawing illogical and dubious inferences so Agreed list was reviewed in consultation with the as to derive undue benefits, whenever an ambiguity in Superintendent of Police, Central Bureau of Investigation, rules is encountered. Dehradun. Monthly Report to the CVC, Quarterly Reports xi) To expedite the inquiries, their follow up action to get to MOP were sent in time. Instructions and directions issued decision from parent States/State Electricity Boards. by Central Vigilance Commission are being followed in letter xii) Implementation of disciplinary actions without any and spirit. delay wherever BBMB itself can take the same As on date two complaints are pending for investigation Besides above, Vigilance Awareness Week – 2008 was with the Vigilance Department and three numbers of celebrated w.e.f 3.11.08 to 7.11.08 in BBMB offices at Disciplinary cases against officers are pending with Chandigarh as well as at Project Stations. An interactive Personnel Department.. No CBI case is pending against session on vigilance awareness was also conducted on any official of THDC. 4.11.08 at Chandigarh. Vigilance Awareness Week-2008 was organized from 3rd Bureau of Energy Efficiency November to 7th Novermber, 2008 at all the Projects/Offices of THDC during which widespread publicity of vigilance During the year 2008-09, there were no major complaints awareness measures was undertaken. received and no disciplinary case initiated. Central Power Research Institute Bhakra Beas Management Board • The vigilance activities of the Institute are looked after The Vigilance Organisation in Bhakra Beas Management by a Chief Vigilance Officer. Timely returns of Vigilance Board comprises a part time Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) activities are filed with appropriate authorities. No case of the rank of Superintending Engineer who is helped by has been received during the year. six part time Vigilance Officers (VOs) of the rank of • There were no disciplinary cases during the year Superintending Engineers at various Project Stations of Bhakra Beas Management Board, viz , Nangal National Power Training Institute (Two VOs), Beas Dam, Talwara (One VO), Beas Satluj Link • Vigilance Cases : There were two (2) Nos. of Vigilance Project, Sundernagar (One VO), Chandigarh (Two VOs). Cases at the beginning of the financial year 2008-09 Any complaint(s) received is got investigated through the and both the cases have since been decided. VO and appropriate action is taken. • Disciplinary Cases : There were three (03) cases at The Vigilance Organisation in BBMB is doing earnest efforts the beginning of the year 2008-09, out of which 02 have to inculcate in all the employees of BBMB the following as since been decided and 01 is in process. a measure of preventive vigilance:- Damodar Valley Corporation i) To check and control the very tendency on one’s part to delay the matters. In terms of the Central Vigilance Commission and Ministry of Power's guidelines, the Vigilance Department of DVC ii) To record speaking orders in clear terms on the files laid special emphasis to bring about objectivity, transparency giving merits of the orders. and accountability in the different activities of the iii) To avoid decisions being influenced by those who organization. Various activities taken up during the might have an axe to grind. aforementioned period are enumerated below: iv) To be always receptive to any suggestion by a Disposal of Complaints : colleague, superior or a subordinate which may result All the complaints received by the Vigilance Department in savings to the exchequer. during the period were disposed within the prescribed time frame. The Complaints, which were found to be without v) To be firm in conviction that integrity is to be any vigilance angle, were forwarded to the concerned safeguarded and any price paid in this regard is Department for suitable administrative action. insignificant. Inspections : vi) To keep a watchful eye on all breeding places of corruption. Greater stress was laid during the year on periodic

66 inspections as part of the preventive vigilance exercise. The 3. Hoisting of status of all bill payments to contractors/ Vigilance Department conducted 144 periodic inspections suppliers on website and 72 surprise inspections. Two intensive examinations 4. On line availability of application form & other on CTE's pattern were also carried out. Specific issues requirements for registration of vendors etc. observed during the inspections were brought to the notice of the concerned HOD and other officials for suitable 5. Provision of separate chapter in works & Procurement corrective and administrative measures. In some cases it Manual on Removal, banning & suspension of firms/ was observed that there is a need for effecting suitable Contractors for their non-performance etc. changes in the procedure/manual regarding incorporation DVC Management has issued necessary O.Ms. in respect of L.D clause in the NIT, time frame for floating of STE on of the areas mentioned under Sl. No. b & d above. However, OEM/OES/standard source basis, number of vendors to issuance of necessary orders in respect of a, c & e are be selected for LTE, tolerance in the quantum of QR, under process. guidelines on interest free advance, power to decide period of warranty/guarantee, cases where bidder fails to quote Other Activities for mandatory items, EPF compliance certificate by Vigilance clearance in respect of 2648 persons was given contractors etc. Such cases were taken up with the for different purposes. Around 300 APRs of employees were administration and Management has made necessary scrutinized during the period. As per CVC guidelines, DVC modifications/clarifications in those areas. Board also reviewed activities of the vigilance department. System Improvement : Annual Work Plan for the year 2008-09 has also been prepared. The prescribed periodic returns to CVC, CTE The following areas of the existing procedures were taken and MOP on anti corruption have been submitted to up with the management for effecting necessary changes concerned authorities, in time. Vigilance Awareness Week and bringing in more transparency and objectivity : has been observed during the month of November,2008 in 1. Online filling of Annual Property return all field formations as well as HQs. CVC directive to put up 2. Publishing of details of award of tenders above the details of the all tender of Rs. five lacs and above after threshold value on DVC website finalization in website has been taken up vigorously for implementation.

67 CHAPTER - 16 ACTIVITIES RELATING TO WOMEN EMPLOYEES

MINISTRY OF POWER There are 43 women employees in the Ministry of Power. The representation of women employees at various levels in the Ministry of Power is indicated below : Group Total Employees No. of Woman Percentage of overall staff (as on 31.03.2009) Employees strength

A 48 07 14.58 B 128 25 19.53 C 58 10 17.24 D 60 01 1.66 Total 294 43 14.62

Employment of women in various grades in the Ministry of A complaints Committee exists in the Ministry of Power to look Power depends on the nominations received from the into the complaints of sexual harassment by the women recruiting agencies such as the Union Public Service employees of the Ministry. A Women's Cell too exists in the Ministry Commission, Staff Selection Commission etc. to oversee various welfare activities of women employees. NTPC Limited Group Total Employees Number of Percentage of overall (as on 31.03.2009) Women employees staff strength A 12441 581 4.67 B 3560 264 7.41 C 7476 371 4.96 D (ES) 1953 102 5.22 D (S) 43 3 6.97 Total 25451 1321 5.19

NHPC LTD. ACTIVITIES RELATING TO WOMEN EMPLOYEES No. & percentage of women employees in NHPC as on 31.03.2009 is as below: Total Employees Number of Percentage of overall (as on 31.03.2009) Women employees staff strength Total 12028 1009 8.39%

Steps taken for Welfare of women employees: • Child care leave for women employees to take care of • Special care is always taken to nominate deserving their newborn / infant children. women employees to training programs / seminars • Child Care Leave on adoption of a Child. organized exclusively for women employees. • Maternity leave as per rules. • Crèche facility is provided for women with infant children • Relaxation in attendance timings for female employees in Corporate Office. at Corporate Office. • Special committees with third party association have also been set up to look into the grievances / complaints of • Option to declare parents / parents-in law under LTC / harassment of women employees. Medical Rules. 68 POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. As on March, 2009 there are 481 Women Employees working at different levels in the corporation out of a total of 8214 employees. Details are given below:

Category Total Employees Number of Percentage of overall (as on 31.03.2009) Women employees staff strength Executives 3582 183 5.11 Non-Executives 4632 278 6.00 Total 8214 461 5.61

POWER FINANCE CORPORATION LTD. ACTIVITIES RELATING TO WOMEN EMPLOYEES

The Company has women in important and critical functional philosophy on the subject. The women are adequately areas. Women representations have gone across represented, with 19.87 % of the total work force excluding hierarchical levels. The Company provides equal growth Board level employees. opportunities for the women in line with Govt. of India

Group Total Employees Number of Percentage of overall (as on 31.03.2009) Women employees staff strength Group A 196 27 13.78 % Group B 54 21 38.89 % Group C 59 14 23.73 % Group D 3 - - Total 312 62 19.87 %

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPORATION LTD. Activities relating to Women Employees Representation of women are indicated below:-

Group Total Employees Number of Percentage of overall (as on 31.03.2009) Women employees staff strength A 316 39 12.34 B 148 22 14.86 C 112 25 22.32 D 105 11 10.47 Total 681 97 14.24

NEEPCO Representation of Women employees in NEEPCO as on 31.03.2009 are as follows. Total Employees Representation of Women Employees as on 31.03.2009 Nos. Nos. % 3123 341 10.91

NEEPCO has a Women welfare Association to look after undertaking various welfare activities with full cooperation the interest of the Women Employees in particular besides of the Management.

69 Knitting and embrodiery training to village girls

SATLUJ JAL VIDYUT NIGAM LIMITED Activities relating to Women Employees Representation of women are below:- Total Employees Number of Percentage of overall (as on 31.03.2009) Women employees staff strength Total 1746 132 7.56

Employment of Women: their all round development. This cell is being headed by a female Since the inception in 1989, 132 females have been recruited/ employee of the rank of an executive in the middle level taken on deputation at various executive / non - executive management. This Cell is functioning effectively since then. levels in the Corporation. Their present strength accounts for In line with Supreme Court Judgment in the matter of Vishaka about 7.56 % of the total work force on the rolls of the and other Vs. State of Rajasthan, necessary clause has been Corporation. It is ensured that women employees get incorporated in the conduct, discipline & appeal rules and adequate representation in various activities / programmes in certified Standing Orders of the Corporation besides the Corporation. In the year 1997, a Women Cell has been formulating Complaint Committees – one each at Corporate setup in the Corporation with the objectives of promoting Office and Project Site to look into the matters relating to awareness among women employees about their rights and Sexual Harassment of Women Employees at work place.

TEHRI HYDRO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. Representation of women may be indicated in the format given below Total Employees Number of Percentage of overall (as on 31.03.2009) Women employees staff strength Total 2294 115 5.01%

70 BHAKRA BEAS MANAGEMENT BOARD Activities relating to Women Employees Representation of women in BBMB is indicated below:- Group Total Employees Number of Percentage of overall (as on 31.03.2009) Women employees staff strength A 219 14 6.39 B 287 15 5.23 C 5727 620 10.83 D 4516 582 12.89 Total 10749 1231 11.45

BBMB is a statutory body set up by the Ministry of Power State Govts./ State Elecy. Boards on transfer basis. consequent upon the enactment of Punjab Re-organisation However, in the event of inability of Partner State Govts./ Act, 1966 to carry out the functions of operation and State Elecy. Boards, BBMB resorts to direct recruitment in respect of Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ employees. BBMB is following maintenance of Bhakra Nangal Projects on behalf of the the reservation policy of Punjab Govt. issued from time to Partner States for which Staff for the operation & time. Due representation is being given to various maintenance of BBMB works is provided by the Partner categories of employees as per policy of the Punjab Govt. BUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY Representation of women is indicated below:- Group Total Employees Number of Percentage of overall (as on 31.03.2009) Women employees staff strength A07- - B02- - C 08 03 37.5% D--- - Total 17 03 17.64% CENTRAL POWER RESARCH INSTITUTE Representation of women is indicated below:- Total Employees Number of Percentage of overall (as on 31.03.2009) Women employees staff strength Total 684 84 12.28% The women cell has been running effectively a crèche as a colony. The Institute has 84 women employees out of 684 welfare measure for the employees and residents of the total strength.

NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE Representation of women is indicated below:-

Total Employees Number of Percentage of overall (as on 31.03.2009) Women employees staff strength Total 395 49 12.40% DAMODAR VALLEY CORPORATION Representation of women is indicated below: Group Total Employees No. of Woman Percentage of overall staff (as on 31.03.2009) Employees strength

Group ‘A’ 2138 095 4.44% Group ‘B’ 5270 346 6.57% Group 3778 403 10.67% ‘C’ & ‘D’ Total 11186 844 7.55%

71 CHAPTER - 17 PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED EMPLOYEES

MINISTRY OF POWER policy for Physically Challenged persons in the Ministry of Ministry of Power appreciates the requirement of providing Power and various organisations under its administrative reservation to the Physically Challenged in appointments control is monitored by the Deputy Secretary and the various Government directives in this regard are (Administration) & Liaison Officer (Physically Challenged) duly followed by it. The implementation of the reservation of the Ministry. 2. The representation of Physically Challenged employees in the Ministry as on 31.03.09 is as under :

Group TotalPhysically Challenged Employees Percentage of Employees Physically Challenged (as on 31.03.2009) VH HH OH Total employees A48000000 B 128 0 0 0 0 00 C 58 0 1 1 2 3.4 Group D 54 1 0 1 2 3.7 Excluding sweepers Group D 06 0 0 0 0 00 (Sweepers) Total 294 1 1 2 4 1.36

NTPC Limited Representation of Physically Challenged Employees

Group TotalPhysically Challenged Employees Percentage of Employees Physically Challenged (as on 31.03.2009) VH HH OH Total employees

A 12441 5 - 66 71 0.57 B 3560 - - 9 9 0.25 C 7476 69 74 125 268 3.58 D (ES) 1953 22 28 52 102 5.22 D (S) 43 - - - - - Total 25451 96 102 252 450 1.76

NHPC LTD. No. & Percentage of Physically Challenged employees in NHPC as on 31.03.2009 is as under:

TotalPhysically Challenged Employees Percentage of Employees Physically Challenged (as on 31.03.2009) VH HH OH Total employees

Total 12028 10 5 74 89 0.74%

72 Steps taken for Welfare of Physically Challenged retarded. The reimbursement is allowed even if they employees: continue for more than two academic sessions in a year.

The reservation and relaxation is provided to Physically • LTC facility is extended to the dependent children who Challenged Employees in direct recruitment and promotions are physically handicapped / mentally retarded. as per guidelines issued by DoPT/Ministry of Social Justice • Reimbursement of charges for purchase of hearing aid & Empowerment from time to time in addition to following is allowed to the employees and their dependents. welfare schemes:- • Reservation for the physically handicapped candidates • NHPC Rehabilitation Scheme of Physically Challenged is extended on recruitment to certain posts as per Employees provides for Grants for vocational Training- Government guidelines. Financial Assistance who get physically handicapped • Restriction of age is not applicable in respect of physically / while in service. mentally retarded children for considering him / her as a • Financial Assistances is also extended to physically dependent. handicapped children of employees for vocational • Provision of granting Special Casual Leave upto a training. Reimbursement of Cost of Artificial Limbs and maximum of 10 days in a calendar year to differently abled extending interest free loans for the same. Free medical employees with disabilities as defined in the Persons with advice / assistance to physically handicapped persons. Disabilities (equal opportunities, protection of rights and • Reimbursement of monthly Conveyance Allowance for full participation) Act 1995 for participating in the Blind and Orthopaedically Handicapped employees. Conferences / seminars / trainings / workshops related • Scheme of Children Education Assistance to employee’s to disability and development related programmes children who are physically handicapped/ mentally organized at Nation / State level agencies to be specified by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. As on March, 2009 there are 52 Physically Handicapped Employees working at different levels in the corporation out of a total of 8214 employees. Details are given below:

TotalPhysically Challenged Employees Percentage of Employees Physically Challenged (as on 31.03.2009) VH HH OH Total employees

Total 8214 5 11 50 66 0.80

POWER FINANCE CORPORATION LTD. The Company has been making necessary efforts to discharge its obligations satisfactorily in terms of presidential guidelines in respect of Physically Challenged employees.

Group TotalPhysically Challenged Employees Percentage of Employees Physically Challenged (as on 31.03.2009) VH HH OH Total employees

Group A 196 1 - - 1 0.51 %

Group B 54 - - 1 1 1.85 %

Group C 59 - - 1 1 1.69 %

Group D 3 - - - - -

Total 312 1 2 3 0.96 %

73 RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPORATION LTD. Representation of Physically Challenged Employees is indicated below:-

Group TotalPhysically Challenged Employees Percentage of Employees Physically Challenged (as on 31.03.2009) VH HH OH Total employees

A 316 - - 6 6 1.89

B 148 - - 2 2 1.35

C 112 - - 1 1 0.89

D 105 - - - - -

Total 681 - - 9 9 1.32

NEEPCO: Representation of Physically Challenged Employees in NEEPCO as on 31.03.2009 is as follows.

Total Physically Challenged Employees Percentage of Employees Physically Challenged (Nos.) VH HH OH Total Employees

3123 14 8 14 36 1.15

Physically Challenged Employees adaption of toilet for persons with disabilities, providing Braille symbols and auditory signals in elevators of lifts within the The Corporation recognizes that persons with disabilities are valuable human resource of the country and need to be time limit fixed by the Ministry of Power. provided equal opportunities for participation in all spheres of Necessary steps are also being taken to modify all relevant social and economic activities. rules, bye-laws, guidelines, documents, specifications, etc to In keeping with the provisions contained in the PWD Act, 1995, include barrier-free features in buildings so as to make them the Corporation provides 3% reservation in employment to accessible to persons with disabilities. persons with disabilities against identified posts. The Corporation has since taken a policy decision to organize In regard to the statutory obligations in terms of Section 46 of health check-up camps for the benefit of disable persons on the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection regular basis besides creating self-employment opportunities of Right and Full Participation) Act, 1995, necessary action for disabled persons in a planned manner under Corporate has already been initiated to implement the provisions relating Social Responsibility-Community Development(CSR_CD) to “Barrier-free Buildings” by providing ramps with railings, Scheme of the Corporation.

SATLUJ JAL VIDYUT NIGAM LIMITED Physically Challenged Employees

TotalPhysically Challenged Employees Percentage of Employees Physically Challenged (as on 31.03.2009) VH HH OH Total employees

Total 1746 02 - 06 08 0.46

Employment of Physically Challenged Persons From the very beginning, it has been the endeavor of the posts in the technical area do not suit the disabled SJVN to give due representation to the physically persons. As such, their employment has mainly been in challenged persons in the employment of the Corporation. non technical posts. At present, their strength is 8 (Eight), However, due to geographical conditions and peculiar which is about 0.46 % of the total manpower of the construction work of the hydro electric projects, most of Corporation.

74 TEHRI HYDRO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. Representation of Physically Challenged Employees is indicated below

TotalPhysically Challenged Employees Percentage of Employees Physically Challenged (as on 31.03.2009) VH HH OH Total employees

Total 2294 2 5 17 24 1.04%

BHAKRA BEAS MANAGEMENT BOARD BBMB discharges its functions as laid down in Section 79(1) prescribed by the Punjab Govt. from time to time. of the Punjab Re organization Act, 1966 for which staff for Accordingly, in view of provisions of Rule 6 of BBMB Rules, the operation & maintenance of BBMB work is provided by 1974 and Regulation 11 of BBMB Class III & Class IV partner State Govts./SEBs on transfer basis. However, in Employees (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) the event of inability of partner States/SEBs to provide the Regulations, 1994, BBMB is following the reservation policy requisite staff, BBMB resorts to direct recruitment & of Punjab Govt. issued from time to time in regard to promotion in respect of Group C & D employees only as implementation of provision of reservation in jobs for Officers of Class A & B category are being provided by physically handicapped persons. According to the partner States/SEBs. BBMB Class III and Class IV instructions of the Punjab Govt., 3% vacancies to be filled Employees (Recruitment & Conditions of Service) up by direct recruitment are reserved for physically Regulations, 1994 were approved by the Central Govt. & handicapped persons 1% each in the category of blind, published in Part-III Section 4 of the Gazette of India deaf & dumb and orthopaedically handicapped. Instructions dated 8.10.1994. As per Regulation 11 of these Regulations, have been issued to all CEs that the policy instructions of the members belonging to SC, ST, BC, Ex-servicemen, Punjab Govt. regarding reservation for persons with Physically handicapped persons and the dependents of disability issued from time to time may be followed strictly deceased employees in the service shall have the at the time of making direct recruitment and also to ensure reservation in the service & all other concessions as that reservation of persons with disabilities does not lapse.

Representation of Physically Challenged Employees in BBMB is shown below:

Group TotalPhysically Challenged Employees Percentage of Employees Physically Challenged (as on 31.03.2009) VH HH OH Total employees

A 219 - - 1 1 0.46

B 287 - - 0 0 0.00

C 5727 10 2 35 47 0.82

D 4516 10 2 39 51 1.13

Total 10749 20 4 75 99 0.92

BUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY Representation of physically Challenged Employees is indicated below:-

Group TotalPhysically Challenged Employees Percentage of Employees Physically Challenged (as on 31.03.2009) VH HH OH Total employees

A07-----

B02-----

C 08 - - 01 - 2.5 %

D ------

Total 17 - - 01 - 5.88%

75 CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE

TotalPhysically Challenged Employees Percentage of Employees Physically Challenged (as on 31.03.2009) VH HH OH Total employees

Total 684 02 02 12 16 2.33%

The number of physically challenged employees in the Institute as on 1.4.09 is 16 out of 684.

NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE Total Percentage of Physically Challenged Employees Employees Physically Challenged (as on 31.03.2009) VH HH OH Total employees

Total 395 01 01 06 08 2.02%

DAMODAR VALLEY CORPORATION Group Total Percentage of Physically Challenged Employees Employees Physically Challenged (as on 31.03.2009) VH HH OH Total employees

Group ‘A’ 2138 00 00 05 5

Group ‘B’ 5270 02 01 05 8

Group 3778 07 03 15 25 ‘C’ & ‘D’

Total 11186 09 04 25 38 0.34%

76 PROMOTION Nil 22 Nil 1 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil DIRECT RECRUITMENT reserved reserved Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil ands for Orthopaedically hadicapped (persons suffering from locomotion Disability or cerebral palsy.) hadicapped (persons suffering ands for Orthopaedically Total VII HH OH VH HH OH Total VH HH OH VH HH OH Total VH HH OH (i) from blindness or low vision) for visually Hadicapped (Persons suffering VH stands (ii) from hearing impairment) for hearing Handicapped (persons suffering HH stands (iii) OH st CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY ELECTRICITY CENTRAL OF THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES REPRESENTATION Group Number of employee No. of VacanciesAppointment Made No. of No. of VacanciesAppointment Made No. of 1Group-A 2 408 3Group-B 4 5 364 NilGroup-C 6 7 8 304 Nil 9Group-D 10111213141516171819 1 192 NilTOTAL Nil Nil Nil 1268Note : Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 1 1 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 1 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 22 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 1 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

77 CHAPTER - 18 WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES, SCHEDULED TRIBES AND OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES

MINISTRY OF POWER An SC/ST Cell has been functioning in the Ministry since the Other Backward Classes, Physically Handicapped and Ex- early nineties under the direct control of the Deputy Secretary Servicemen in the Ministry as well as Autonomous Bodies/ (Administration) who is also the Liaison Officer for Scheduled CPSUs under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power. Castes and Scheduled Tribes. SC/ST Cell also assists the 2. The total strength of employees and representation of Liaison Officer for OBCs. The Cell monitors the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward implementation of reservation policies of the Government of Classes in the Ministry of Power as on 31.03.09 is indicated India in respect of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, in the following statement:

Group Total number of Representation Employees (as on 31.03.09) SCs SCs % STs STs % OBC OBC % Group A 48 04 8.33 01 2.08 01 2.08 Group B 128 16 12.5 05 3.9 02 1.5 Group C 58 15 25.8 02 3.4 05 8.6 Group D Excluding 54 28 51.8 02 3.7 00 00 sweepers Group D 06 03 50.0 00 00 00 00 (Sweepers) TOTAL 294 66 22.4 10 3.4 8 2.7

3. With a view to ensure proper implementation of reservation interactions with employees belonging to reserved policy, annual inspections of reservation rosters maintained categories. These interactions helped to obviate many of by the various organizations under its administrative control, their misconceptions/misapprehensions and promote better were carried out by the Liaison Officer (SC/ST) and the understanding of the reservation policy of the Government. inspection reports sent to the concerned Appointing 4. The schemes, as recommended by the Government Authorities for rectifying the discrepancies found during for the welfare of the minorities from time to time, are inspection. During inspections, LO(SC/ST) also had implemented. NTPC Limited Group Total number of Representation Employees (as on 31.03.09) SCs SCs % STs STs % OBC OBC % A 12441 1455 11.69 481 3.86 1438 11.55 B 3560 478 13.42 200 5.61 160 4.49 C 7476 1338 17.89 542 7.24 655 8.76 D(ES) 1953 395 20.22 216 11.05 232 11.87 D(S) 43 43 100 - - - - Total 25451 3709 14.57 1439 5.65 2485 9.76

78 NHPC Ltd. During natural calamities / epidemic NHPC helped in WELFARE OF SC/ST & OBC different ways and organized medical camps also. NHPC is taking care for socio-economic developments of The reservation and relaxation is provided to SC / ST and SC / ST and weaker category sections of the societies at OBCs in direct recruitment as per guidelines issued by DoPT various Projects / Power Station situated in remote areas from time to time. The relaxed standard is applicable for of the Corporation. NHPC provides budget allocation for SC / ST employees while considering promotion. The Schools and Colleges at various SC / ST / OBC populated Organization holds periodical meetings with SC / ST locations of the NHPC Projects / Power Stations. The employees. A SC / ST cell is set up for the welfare of SC / Medical facilities are also being provided to all the weaker ST and OBCs under the direct control of separate liaison sections and SC / ST / OBC people where it is necessary. officers for SC / ST and OBC.

A table showing representation of SC/ST/OBC Employees is as under

Total number of Representation Employees (as on 31.03.09) SCs SCs % STs STs % OBC OBC % Total 12028 1525 12.68% 610 5.07% 1008 8.38%

POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD.

Group Total number of Representation Employees (as on 31.03.09) SCs SCs % STs STs % OBC OBC % A 3582 429 11.98 155 4.33 558 15.58 B 1826 183 10.02 60 3.29 177 9.69 C 2545 417 16.39 183 7.19 383 15.05 D 261 35 13.41 41 15.71 29 11.11 TOTAL 8214 1064 12.95 439 5.34 1147 13.96

POWER FINANCE CORPORATION LTD. PFC as a part of its social responsibility makes all-out to be allowed for SC, ST and OBC. The steps taken include efforts to ensure compliance of the Directives and due reservations and relaxation as applicable under the Guidelines issued by the Government for the reservation various directives.

Group Total number of Representation Employees (as on 31.03.09) SCs SCs % STs STs % OBC OBC % Group A 196 29 14.80 % 9 4.59 % 6 3.06 % Group B 54 10 18.52 % - - 6 11.11 % Group C 59 12 20.34 % - - 9 15.25 % Group D 3 - - - - 1 33.33 % Total 312 51 16.35 % 9 2.88 % 22 7.05 %

79 RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPORATION LTD. Representation of SC/ST/OBC Employees is indicated below:-

Group Total number of Representation Employees (as on 31.03.09) SCs SCs % STs STs % OBC OBC % A 316 25 7.91 6 1.89 21 6.64 B 148 22 14.86 4 2.70 Nil - C 112 19 16.96 1 0.89 3 2.67 D 105 31 29.52 4 3.80 2 1.90 Total 681 97 14.24 15 2.20 26 3.81

NEEPCO: Representation of Schedule Caste/ Schedule Tribe/ OBC Employees in NEEPCO as on 31.03.2009 is as follows.

Total number of Representation of SC/ST/OBC Employees SC ST OBC TOTAL

Nos. Nos. % Nos. % Nos. % Nos. %

3123 204 6.53 771 24.69 418 13.38 1393 44.60

SATLUJ JAL VIDYUT NIGAM LIMITED

Total number of Representation Employees (as on 31.03.09) SCs SCs % STs STs % OBC OBC % Total 1746 386 22.11 114 6.53 114 6.53

Human Resources Empowerment of manpower skills through training, receives The total man power on the rolls of SJVN was 1746 as on utmost importance all the time. The Company has well 31st March 2009 as against 1652 as on 31st March 2008. established strategy for imparting training to the employees The strength of SC, ST and OBC employees as on the and involved other professional people to motivate the above date was 386,114 and 114 respectively. employees for good working. The training imparted is two- Human Resources Development dimensional i.e. by giving in-house training and through SJVN believe that employees are its most valuable assets external professional institutions as well. We also facilitate and has evolved growth oriented human resource the professional candidates of various institutions for development strategy. undergoing vocational training in this organization.

TEHRI HYDRO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. Representation of SC/ST/OBC is indicated below Total number of Representation Employees (as on 31.03.09) SCs SCs % STs STs % OBC OBC % Total 2294 303 13.2 37 1.61 149 6.49

80 BHAKRA BEAS MANAGEMENT BOARD time in regard to implementation of provision of reservation in BBMB discharges its functions as laid down in Section 79(1) jobs for SC/ST. The prescribed percentage of reservation of the Punjab Re-organisation Act, 1966 for which staff for the applicable in BBMB in favour of SC as per Punjab Govt. operation & maintenance of BBMB work is provided by partner instructions is as under:- State Governments/ State Electricity Boards on transfer basis. i) Posts filled by direct recruitment = 25% However, in the event of inability of partner States/State ii) Posts filled by promotion = 20% Electricity Boards, BBMB resorts to direct recruitment and promotion in respect of Group C & D employees, as officers There is no reservation for ST category in Punjab Govt. of Group A & B category are being provided by partner States/ Therefore, no post is being reserved for ST category in BBMB. SEBs. BBMB Class III & Class IV Employees (Recruitment For providing general welfare measures for SC employees, and Conditions of Service) Regulations, 1994 were approved instructions have been issued to all field offices requesting them by the Central Government and published in Part-III, Section to provide the following facilities, if so demanded by the members 4 of the Gazette of India dated 8.10.1994. As per Regulation of SC on the occasion of Birthday of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar, 11 of these Regulations, the members belonging to SC, ST, Maharishi Balmiki Ji and Sri Guru Ravi Dass Ji:- BC, Ex-servicemen, Physically handicapped persons and the i) Bus facilities for Shobha Yatra at token charges of dependents of deceased employees in service shall have the Re.1 per km. reservation in service and all other concessions as prescribed by the Punjab Govt. from time to time. Accordingly, in view of ii) Auditorium for function on above occasions, free of charge. provisions of Rule 6 of BBMB Rules, 1974 and Regulations In addition to above, BBMB has given representations to 11 of BBMB Class III & Class IV Employees (Recruitment & the members of the Scheduled Castes by nominating one Conditions of Service) Regulation, 1994, BBMB is following SC member of the rank of Addl. SE/Senior Executive the reservation policy of Punjab Govt. issued from time to Engineer in all Selection Committees. Representation of SC/ST/OBC is indicated below:-

Group Total number of Representation Employees (as on 31.03.09) SCs SCs % STs STs % OBC OBC % A 219 23 10.50 - - 2 0.91 B 287 43 14.98 - - 11 3.83 C 5727 1071 18.70 3 0.05 365 6.37 D 4516 1502 33.26 0 0.00 327 7.24 Total 10749 2639 24.55 3 0.03 705 6.56

BUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY Representation of SC/ST/OBC is indicated below:-

Group Total number of Representation Employees (as on 31.03.09) SCs SCs % STs STs % OBC OBC % A 07 01 14.29% - - - - B02 ------C08 ------D------Total 17 01 5.88% - - - -

81 CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Total number of Representation Employees (as on 31.03.09) SCs SCs % STs STs % OBC OBC % Total 684 170 24.85% 73 10.67% 36 5.26% Representation of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and OBC in the Institute as on 1.4.09 is SC 24.85%, ST 10.67% and OBC 5.26%.

NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE

Total number of Representation Employees (as on 31.03.09) SCs SCs % STs STs % OBC OBC % Total 395 94 23.79% 18 4.55% 30 7.59%

DAMODAR VALLEY CORPORATION Representation of SC/ST/OBC Group Total number of Representation Employees (as on 31.03.09) SCs SCs % STs STs % OBC OBC % Group ‘A’ 2138 257 12.02 84 3.93 269 12.58 Group ‘B’ 5270 875 16.60 228 4.33 291 5.52 Group 3778 705 18.66 320 8.47 197 5.21 ‘C’ & ‘D’ Total 11186 1837 16.42 632 5.65 757 6.77

CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY Representation of SC/ST/OBC Number of appointments made during the previous calender year

Group Number of Employee By Direct recruitment By Promotion By other methods

Total number SCs STs ORCs Total SCs STs OBCs Total SCs STs Total SCs STs of employees 1 2 34 56789101112131415 Group-A 408 64 18 5 22 5 2 6 72 14 2 Nil Nil Nil

Group-B 364 43 13 1 Nil Nil Nil Nil 14 5 1 Nil Nil Nil

Group-C 304 48 10 8 Nil Nil Nil Nil 7 3 Nil Nil Nil Nil

Group-D 180 62 4 5 Nil Nil Nil Nil 6 1 Nil Nil Nil Nil

Group-D 12 10 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil TOTAL 1268 227 45 19 22 5 2 6 99 23 3 Nil Nil Nil

82 CHAPTER - 19

CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

1. CONSTITUTION OF CEA headed by an officer of the rank of Chief Engineer. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is a statutory 2. FUNCTIONS OF CEA organisation originally constituted under Section 3(1) of the The functions and duties of the Authority are delineated repealed Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 since substituted by under Section 73 of the Electricity Act, 2003. Besides, CEA Section 70 of the Electricity Act, 2003. It was established has to discharge various other functions as well under as a part- time body in the year 1951 and made a full- time Section 3, 7, 8, 53, 55 and 177 of the Act. body in the year 1975. During the year 2008-09 (up to 30-11-2008), two Regulations As per section 70(3) of the Electricity Act, 2003, Authority viz. Regulations on ‘Measures relating to Safety and shall consist of not more than 14 members (including its Electricity Supply’ and Regulations on ‘Grid Standards for Chairperson) of whom not more than 8 are full-time Operation & Maintenance of Transmission Lines’ have been members who are appointed by the Central Government sent to MoP for vetting and approval. The Regulations on from amongst the eminent engineers/executives having ‘Technical Standards for Constructions of Electrical Plants knowledge and experience in various areas of Power Sector. and Electric Lines’ and the Regulations on ‘Safety CEA is headed by a Chairperson who oversees largely the Requirements for Construction, Operation & Maintenance development of Power Sector in the country. A Secretary, of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines’ are being finalized appointed by the Authority with the approval of the Central considering the comments/suggestions of various Government under section 72 of Electricity Act 2003, assists stakeholders in the Power Sector. him in the discharge of CEA’s statutory functions. The Secretary also assists the Chairperson in all matters TECHNO-ECONOMIC APPRAISAL OF POWER pertaining to administration and technical matters including DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES Human Resource Development and techno-economic The Central Electricity Authority, has been according appraisal & concurrence of power projects etc. Presently, Concurrence/ Appraisal to hydro generation schemes under there are six wings namely Planning, Hydro, Thermal, Grid the provisions of The Electricity Act, 2003. During the year Operation & Distribution, Economic & Commercial and 2008-09, Central Electricity Authority accorded Concurrence Power System each headed by a Member of the Authority. to 05 Hydro Generating Scheme, the details of these Under each Member, there are technical Divisions each schemes are given below:-

DETAILS OF HYDRO SCHEMES CONCURRED/APPRAISED BY CEA DURING 2008-09 (UPTO 31.10.08)

Sl. No. Name of Scheme/ State / Installed Capacity Estimated cost Date of Executing Agency (MW) Concurrence by CEA 1. Dibang MPP in Arunachal 12x250=3000 Rs.16425.65 Crores 23.01.2008 Pradesh by M/s. NHPC Ltd. (at Nov.'07 Price Level) 2. Gundia HEP in Karnataka by 1x200=200 Rs.1119.56 Crores 25.04.2008 M/s. KPCL (at Nov.'07 Price Level) 3. Singoli Bhatwari HEP in 3x33=99 US $ 0.38625 Million+ 11.07.2008 Uttarakhand by M/s. L&T Rs.664.944 Crores Uttaranchal Hydro Power Ltd. (ER = Rs.39.60/US $) (estimated completed cost) 4. Alaknanda HEP in Uttarakhand 3x100=300 US $ 6.6435 Million+ 08.08.2008 by M/s. GMR Energy Ltd. Rs.1389.1048 Crores (ER = Rs.40.43/US $) (estimated completed cost) 5. Rupsiabagar Khasiyabara HEP in 3x87=261 US$ 30.01875Million+ 16.10.2008 Uttarakhand by M/s. NTPC Ltd. Rs.1586.968 Crores (ER = Rs.42.70/US $) (at May'08 Price Level)

83 DETAILS OF HYDRO SCHEMES EXPECTED TO BE CONCURRED/APPRAISED BY CEA DURING REMAINING PERIOD OF 2008-09 (UPTO 31ST MARCH.09.) Sl. No. Name of Scheme/ State / Installed Capacity Estimated cost Executing Agency (MW) (Rs. Crores) 1. Siang Lower HEP in Arunachal Pradesh by 8x300=2400 Rs.29551.06 crs. M/s Jaiprakash Ventures Ltd. (estimated completed cost)

Renovation & Modernisation of Hydro Electric Power with an installed capacity of 10511 MW at a cost of Rs.1,727 Projects Crores have been completed by the end of the Xth Plan a) R&M Phase-I Programme: (i.e. by 31.03.2007) & have accrued a benefit of 2351 MW through Life Extension, Uprating and Restoration. Recognising the benefits of the R&M programme, Govt. of e) XIth & XIIth Plan Programme: India set up a National Committee in 1987 to formulate strategy on R&M of hydro power projects. Based on the For the XIth Plan initially a total of 62 hydro R&M schemes recommendations of the National Committee and were programmed with an installed capacity of about 11340 subsequent reviews, a programme for renovation, MW at an estimated cost of Rs. 4,024 Crores to accrue a modernization and uprating of Hydro Power Stations was benefit of about 4392 MW to Life extension, uprating and formulated by Central Electricity Authority in which 55 restoration. Based on the discussions with State Electricity Boards/Utilities in April/ May 2008, 2 (Two) schemes mainly schemes were identified with an aggregate capacity of 9653 Jawahar Sagar (3x33 MW) and Rana Pratap Sagar (4x43 MW. The total cost of these schemes was estimated MW) of Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited as Rs.1493 Crores with expected benefit of 2531 MW. (RRUVNL) were dropped due to disagreement problems b) R&M Phase-II Programme: between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Further, 4 (Four) As per the hydro policy of Govt. of India, declared in 1998, schemes viz. Hampi (2x9 MW+2x9 MW), Machkund (3x17 renovation & modernization of Hydro Power Plants accorded MW + 3x21.25MW) and Tungabhadra (2x9 MW+2x9 MW) priority. Accordingly, 67 hydro R&M schemes having an of APGENCO and one scheme viz. Sholayar-I (2x35 MW) aggregate capacity of 10318 MW were identified to be of TNEB were shifted to XIIth plan on the request of Project undertaken under Phase-II programme till the end of Xth authorities as the generating units were running satisfactorily. Plan to accrue a benefit of 3685 MW at an estimated cost Thus 56 hydro R&M schemes having an installed capacity of Rs. 2161 Crores. of about 10810 MW at an estimated cost of Rs. 4180 Crores c) National Perspective Plan: were programmed to accrue a benefit of about 4099 MW through Life Extension, Uprating and Restoration. During CEA formulated the National Perspective Plan for hydro two years of XIth Plan, 5 schemes (1 in Central Sector and power stations in the year 2000 and incorporated R&M 4 in State Sector) with an installed capacity of 854 MW at a proposals under Phase-II programme alongwith the left out cost of about Rs. 137 Crs. have been completed and have schemes as recommended in phase-I programme of accrued a benefit of 50 MW through Life Extension & National Committee. The left out schemes were those which Uprating. The R&M works on balance 51 Ongoing schemes were either under implementation or were yet to be are under various stages of implementation implemented. This Perspective Plan was for IXth, Xth and Further, 22 nos. of hydro electric schemes having an installed XIth Plan 117 schemes having an aggregate installed capacity of 2467 MW, which were programmed for capacity of 19370 MW with benefit of 7755MW at an completion during XIth Plan, have been shifted to XIIth Plan, estimated cost of Rs.4654 crores. as RLA studies could not be completed or units are running d) VIIIth , IXth and Xth Plans Achievements: comparatively satisfactorily. On completion of the R&M Under the hydro R&M programme, 65 (15 in Central Sector works of these schemes, there will be a benefit of 2246 and 50 in State Sector) hydro electric schemes (13 upto MW through Life Extension and Uprating at an estimated the VIIIth Plan, 20 in the IXth Plan and 32 in the Xth Plan) cost of Rs. 1066 Crs. (provisional).

84 f) Plan-wise summary of hydro R&M schemes (as on 31.03.2009) i) Hydro R&M schemes completed up to Xth Plan :

Sl. Plan Period Nos. of Projects Installed Estimated Actual Benefit No Capacity Cost Expenditure (MW) Central State Total (MW) (Rs. in Crs.) (Rs. in Crs.) Sector Sector 1. Upto VIIIth Plan 2 11 13 1282 126 127 429 Schemes completed 2. IXth Plan 8 12 20 4892 598 570 1093 Schemes completed 3. Xth Plan Schemes 5 27 32 4337 1016 1029 829 completed

ii) Hydro R&M schemes planned during XIth Plan :

Sl. Plan Period Nos. of Projects Installed Estimated Actual Benefit No Capacity Cost Expenditure (MW) Central State Total (MW) (Rs. in Crs.) (Rs. in Crs.) Sector Sector a) Programmed 10 46 56 10810 4180 595 4099 (Revised) b) Completed 1 4 5 854 157 137 50 c) Ongoing 5 21 26 7534 1730 447 2485 d) Under Tendering 3 8 11 1477 1145 10 493 e) Under DPR 1 7 8 500 452 1 506 Finalisation (Till date) f) Under RLA - 6 6 445 695 - 565 Studies iii) Hydro R&M schemes programmed for XIIth Plan :

Sl. Plan Period Nos. of Projects Installed Estimated Actual Benefit No Capacity Cost Expenditure (MW) Central State Total (MW) (Rs. in Crs.) (Rs. in Crs.) Sector Sector a) Programmed - 22 22 2467 1066 - 2246

Abbreviations: MW – Mega Watt; Res. – Restoration; U – Uprating; LE – Life Extension Note:- Installed capacity, Benefit & cost rounded to nearest zero. g. Programme for the year 2008-09 During the year 2008-09, it was programmed to complete 9 655 MW through Life Extension and Uprating at an estimated schemes having an installed capacity of about 3009 MW. cost of about Rs. 266 Crores. On completion of these schemes, there will be a benefit of

85 S.No. Name of Scheme(I.C. in MW),Agency MW through Life Extension and Uprating at an estimated 1. Khodri, Ph.A (4x30), UJVNL cost of about Rs. 241 crores (till date actual expenditure of Rs. 103 crores has been incurred). 2. Chilla, Ph.A (4x36), UJVNL S.No. Name of Scheme (I.C. in MW), Agency 3. Lower Sileru(4x115), APGENCO 1. Dehar Phase-A (6x165), BBMB 4. Upper Sileru (4x60), APGENCO 2. Dehar Phase-B (6x165), BBMB 5. Srisailam RB (7x110), APGENCO 3. Lower Sileru (4x115), APGENCO 6. Koyna St.I & II(4x70 + 4x80),MSPGCL 4. Upper Sileru (4x60), APGENCO 7. Koyna St-III (4x80), MSPGCL 5. Srisailam RB (7x110) ), APGENCO 8. Lingnamakki (2x27.5), KPCL 6. Nagjhari, U1 to U6 (3x150 + 3x135), KPCL 9. Sabarigiri (6x50), KSEB 7. Sharavathy Ph.B (10x103.5). KPCL h (i) Achievement during the year 2008-09 8. Supa, (2x50) KPCL The following three schemes of state sector having an aggregate installed capacity of about 720 MW have been 9. Lingnamakki (2x27.5), KPCL completed during the year 2008-09 at an actual cost of Rs. 10. Jaldhaka St. I (3x9), WBSEB 101 Crores. These schemes are for R&M benefits. 11. Koyna St-III (4x80), MSPGCL Sl. No. Name of Scheme, (I.C. in MW), Agency 12. Loktak (3x30), NHPC 1. Khodri, Phase-A (4x30), UJVNL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 2. Chilla, Phase-A (4x36), UJVNL PERSPECTIVE PLAN FOR RESEARCH & 3. Koyna Stage-I & II (4x70 + 4x80),MSPGCL DEVELOPMENT i. Other Misc. works undertaken/completed in A Standing Committee on R&D headed by Chairperson, CEA 2008-09. for preparation of a Perspective Research and Development Plan for next 15 years and to make recommendations from i) Enquiry Committee for damage of 50 MW time to time for optimum utilization of infrastructure, raising generator of Sabirigiri HEP (Kerala)- of funds and to ensure that the outcome of research results An enquiry committee was formed under the in benefits to the customers and the operational efficiency Chairmanship of C.E.(HE&RM) to find the reasons of the sector, was constituted by the Ministry of Power in for damage to generating Unit No. 4. The committee Feb. 2001. submitted the report to KSEB identifying the causes A SFC memo for 8 such R&D projects, approved by the of damages of Unit. Standing Committee, was forwarded to Ministry of Power ii) Renovation and Modernisation of Umium-II for allocation of fund. The Standing Finance Committee of Ministry of Power approved 6 of these projects to be taken H. E. Project up for R&D. Three of these projects where the beneficiaries CEA assisted MeSEB in finalization of revised of the projects were contributing towards the cost of the qualifying requirements and tender documents for project, were approved and have been taken up. early completion of R&M works of the above project. The seven Task Forces which were constituted to assist Based on the inputs of CEA, MeSEB issued the the Standing Committee on R&D (SCRD) has been Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) and award of works by entrusted with identification of the areas of R&D as well the MeSEB is under progress. specific R&D projects to be taken up during 11th Plan period iii) A Team of officers from CEA alongwith officers of in their respective fields. The Task Forces are to guide CWC & CWMRS have visited the Khandong H. E. formulation of projects in these identified R&D areas and to Power station (2x25 MW) of NEEPCO for assessing monitor the progress of R&D Projects taken up. the damage/effect of acidic water on civil structures 43 number of R&D projects are under examination by the and under water parts of the machines. Task Forces, that can be taken up during the 11th Plan period. Most of the Task Forces have convened their meetings j. Programme for the year 2009-10 several times and are examining the received projects During the year 2009-10, it is programmed to complete 12 proposal. In order to speed up the process of identification of schemes having an installed capacity of 4942 MW. On R&D projects, a meeting was chaired by Chairperson CEA completion of these schemes, there will be a benefit of 692 on 26th February 2008 wherein eight R&D projects were

86 presented by the project proponents. Afterwards on Under the programme, a number of topics for research have 26th – 27th May 2008 at CPRI, Bangalore two new projects been forwarded to IIT, Delhi. were presented by the project proponents. 12th meeting of A total number of 8 officers of CEA, Ministry of Power and standing committee on R&D is likely to be held. NPTI are pursuing M.Tech and PhD courses at IIT, Delhi CEA CHAIRS AT IIT, DELHI under the chairs. This would accrue benefits to the Power An MOU exists between CEA and the Indian Institute of Sector in long run. Till date 8 No. of officers have completed Technology, Delhi for creation of two CEA Chair M. Tech from IIT Delhi. Two officers, one from CEA and the Professorships, one in the Center for Energy Studies other from NPTI has selected for admission to M. Tech alternatively Department of Mechanical Engineering and the programme for the academic session 2008-09 by IIT Delhi. other in Electrical Engineering Department, to fulfill following PREPARATION OF DATA BASE objectives concerning Power Sector. The data/information regarding R&D work in power sector To take part in the academic programs of IIT, Delhi, as full being carried out by various agencies/organizations in time professors/faculty in the Center for Energy Studies Private and Government Sectors in India was obtained and alternatively Department of Mechanical Engineering and compiled in the form of a Directory and is available on CEA Electrical Engineering Department and coordinate HRD Website. The Directory has been updated based on the programs in the frontier areas of Power Management. revised information obtained from various Research To develop R&D programs relevant to the needs of CEA Organizations. and in areas defined in the appendix to the MOU (subject to INNOVATIVE R&D PROPOSALS need based revision.) Work regarding promotion of innovative methods of To initiate and develop HRD programs relevant to the needs electricity generation continued and 12 Nos. of proposals of CEA and to coordinate courses for any batch of students received, from individuals through MoP, PMO. President from the CEA. Secretariat, were examined and commented upon.

DETAILS OF HYDRO SCHEMES CONCURRED/APPRAISED BY CEA DURING 2008-09 (UPTO 31.10.08)

No Title of the Project Project Funds Released to Status of the project Implementing lead agencies till organization March 2008 (Rs. Lakh)

1 Development of DVR C-DAC, Rs. 165 lakh Committee suggested based voltage source Trivandrum 2 Years inclusion of Hindustan stabilizers for process Latex Limited as joint industry partner in this project Suggested to re-cast the proposal and submit 2 Voltage sag ride through TNEB,TATABAD Rs. 165 lakh Committee suggested improvement of modern Coimbatore 2 Years inclusion C-DAC as AC drives partner in this project Suggested to re-cast the proposal and submit

87 CHAPTER - 20 CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

The Central Electricity Commission (CERC) an independent Electricity Regulatory Commissions. The regulations aim at statutory body with quasi-judicial powers, was constituted attracting much desired investment in power infrastructure on 25th July, 1998 under the Electricity Regulatory in the country while ensuring that the consumers get Commission’s Act, 1998 and has been continued under electricity at reasonable cost. The following are the important Electricity Act, 2003. The Commission consists of a features of the new regulations: Chairperson and four other Members including the • Balance between ‘investment promotion’ and ‘protection Chairperson, CEA as the Ex-officio Member. of consumer interest’ The functions of CERC include inter alia • Light handed regulation based on norms.

• tariff regulation – regulation of tariff of (i) generating • Norms aimed at inducing efficiency in operation, are companies owned or controlled by the Central ‘relatable to past performance’, and do ‘take into Government, (ii) other generating companies having a consideration latest technological advancements, fuel, composite scheme for generating and sale of electricity vintage of equipments’. in more than one State, (iii) inter-state transmission of • Regulatory certainty through multi-year principles. electricity • Base rate for allowing return on equity raised from 14% • regulation of inter-State transmission of electricity; to 15.5% to attract investment. Additional 0.5% for timely • granting licence for inter-state transmission and inter- completion of projects. State trading in electricity; o Base rate to be grossed up by applicable tax rate for • adjudication of disputes; the company. • specifying Grid Code o Benefit of tax holiday to be available to the project • specifying and enforcing the standards with respect to developer. quality, continuity and reliability of service by licensees; • Depreciation rates for initial 12 years approximate 5.28% • fixing trading margin in the inter-State trading of electricity, o Spread over beyond 12 years. if considered, necessary; • No provision for Advance Against Depreciation (AAD) The Commission also has advisory functions • Specific provisions to boost development of hydro (i) on formulation of National Electricity Policy and Tariff projects: Policy; • Tariff for hydro projects has been restructured to (ii) promotion of competition, efficiency and economy in the incentivise supply of peaking power. activities of the electricity industry; • Norms of operation tightened based on actual (iii) promotion of investment in electricity industry; performance, with room for gains for efficiency improvements. (iv) any other mater referred to the Central Commission by the Central Government. • Target availability for recovery of fixed cost for thermal plants raised from 80% to 85%. Activities • Station heat rate, tightened for existing stations I. Regulations on terms and condition of tariff for generation and transmission • For new stations, a new methodology with operating margin of 6.5% with respect to design heat rate. The Commission issued the Tariff Regulations for generation and transmission projects for the period 2009-14. These o Maximum permissible heat rate to ensure that regulations would also be the guiding principles for the State inefficient machines are not procured.

88 • Norm for secondary fuel oil consumption reduced from or MD liable for penal action under sections 142 and 2 ml per unit to 1 ml per unit. Savings in secondary fuel 149 of the Electricity Act, 2003. oil consumption to be shared with the beneficiaries in c) The UI rates for the generators where tariff is regulated the ratio of 50:50. by the Commission have been made symmetrical for over • Thermal power projects to have two options to take care generation and under generation. of R&M beyond useful life: d) CERC would review the UI charges and the additional o Option-I : Special allowance on the basis of per MW UI surcharge rate every six months or earlier, if required, per year. keeping in view the prevailing fuel prices and the requirements of maintaining grid discipline. o Option-II : Comprehensive R&M with cost benefit analysis e) Any surplus amount left in UI pool is to be used for supporting the transmission schemes of strategic • Incentive has been linked to availability, to incentivise importance or for providing ancillary services by the grid higher availability (instead of plant load factor) of power operators. plants. III. A new Inter-State Trading Regulation 2009 • Upfront tariff fixation for regulatory certainty. Truing up along with next tariff period. The new Trading Regulations aim to tighten the terms & conditions for grant of trading licence keeping in view current II. Unscheduled Interchange charges and related price of the trading power, liquidity requirements of the power matters Regulations, 2009. trading business and to encourage the only serious players Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has intending to undertake trading business. Power having been notified new regulations on Unscheduled Interchange for imported from other countries for resale in the domestic electricity grid operations and also the amendments to Indian market is also covered under these regulations. Electricity Grid Code (IEGC). Both these regulations have IV. Benchmarking of capital cost come into force w.e.f. 1st April, 2009. The main objectives The Tariff Regulations for the period 2009-14 issued by the of the restructuring of UI regime are to enforce grid discipline Commission provide that in case of the thermal generating and to rationalize the UI rates for the entities who abide by station and the transmission system, prudence check of the specified grid operation parameters. capital cost may be carried out based on the benchmark Simultaneously, CERC has also narrowed down operational norms to be specified by the Commission from time to time. frequency range for the Indian Electricity Grid with the objective of improving the quality of supply. Sending a clear In line with the above requirement a study has been message that UI is not a route for trading of electricity, CERC commissioned to evolve capital cost benchmark for has for the first time specified limits for the overdrawl from generation and transmission projects. the grid within the permissible operating range. This is in V. Transmission pricing accordance with the philosophy that main purposes of UI The NEP and Tariff Policy provide that prior agreement with are enforcing grid discipline and providing for settlement beneficiaries should not be pre-condition for network expansion. rates for unintended UI Interchanges. This step should force the distribution utilities to go for planned procurement of There is, therefore, a need for evolving a framework where electricity and thereby creating environment for investors need based network expansion can be planned and executed to set up new power plants. Presently, many utilities and once the system is ready, transmission charges may be postpone setting of power projects and rely on overdrawals shared in the pre-specified manner. from the grid for meeting the consumers’ demand. CERC has commissioned a study for suggesting various The other main features of the new regulations are: options for sharing of transmission charges and assisting the Commission to choose one that best suits in Indian a) The entities overdrawing from the grid below the conditions. The Commission would come up with a permissible frequency of 49.2 Hz would be required to regulation in this context. pay additional UI charge. VI. Renewable Tariff Regulations b) Even for the operations within the permissible frequency range, overdrawl beyond the permissible limits would The process of formulating a separate tariff regulation for make the entities and the officer incharge such as CEO renewables has been initiated. The objective is to set cost

89 plus preferential tariff during the loan period, based on While considering the issues on the staff paper on measures benchmark capital cost for different technologies with for restraining the prices of electricity in short term sale / provision for escalation linked to appropriate indices. trading, the Commission ruled that

VII. Monthly report on short-term transactions of “The State Governments receiving free power from the hydro electricity power generating stations, in exercise of their discretion, may sell such electricity to thedistribution licensees, the electricity A Market Monitoring Cell (MMC) was set up in CERC in traders, in addition to the consumers. Though the Central August 2008. Monthly report on short-term transactions of Government has specified the regulatory framework for electricity is prepared and posted on the website. The fixation of tariff for sale of such electricity by the State objective of the report is to see the trends in volume and Governments to the distribution licensees, there does not price of the short-term transactions of electricity (i.e. the appear to be any mechanism available with the Commission electricity transacted through Trading Licensees, Power to regulate price for sale of such electricity when sold to the Exchanges and Unscheduled Interchange) in India. The distribution licensees of other states or trading licensees report is mainly based on the data collected from Inter-State because the state government receiving free power is neither Trading Licensees, Power Exchanges (Indian Energy a generating company nor a licensee.. Needless to say, such Exchange Ltd and Power Exchange India Ltd) and National short term sales by State Governments play a crucial role in Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) as per the formats prescribed the market. In the absence of a regulatory mechanism for by MMC. this kind of transaction, the desired purpose of regulation of Key findings of the report of December, 2008 are as under: prices of electricity under the Act may not be achieved. In • The percentage of short-term transactions of electricity these circumstances, we would like to advise the Ministry of (i.e. the electricity transacted through Trading Licensees, Power, Govt. of India to devise an appropriate statutory Power Exchanges and UI) to total electricity generation mechanism for regulation by this Commission of price for was 8.10%. sale of such electricity by the State Governments to the distribution licensees of other states or trading licensees.” • The price of electricity transacted through trading licensees is comparable with the price of electricity IX. Activities of Forum of Regulators (FOR) transacted through Power Exchanges and UI. The price Chairperson, CERC is the Chairperson of FOR. During the range was between Rs.6.50 - Rs.8.00 per KWh. period from April 2008 to March 2009 five meetings of the • The gap between the volume of buy bids and sale bids Forum have been held. The Forum constituted working placed through power exchange shows that there was more groups on issues of critical importance facing the sector, demand (1.04 times) when compared with the supply e.g. open access, consumer protection, loss reduction offered through IEX and it was less demand (0.87 times) strategy, promotion of renewable, multi-year tariff principles when compared with the supply offered through PXIL. and distribution margin, demand side management, staffing.

VIII. Statutory Advice Based on the inputs of the working groups the Forum finalized the reports on these issues. The reports, while The Commission has tendered statutory advice to the analyzing the issues at stake in the context, have charted Government under section 79 (2) of the Act on the need for out an action plan for various stakeholders for making the formulating a suitable regulatory framework for regulating vision of the Act and the Policies a reality. the sale of free power by states.

90 CHAPTER - 21

APPELLATE TRIBUNAL FOR ELECTRICITY

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has been setup Hon'ble Mr. Mahesh B. Lai is the Technical Member (P&NG). under the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 (section 110) APTEL hears and disposes of appeals filed against the orders with all India jurisdiction and it started functioning on 21st of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, State July, 2005. The Tribunal is presently located at 7th Floor, Electricity Regulatory Commissions, Joint Commissions and Core-4, SCOPE Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. Adjudicating Officers. Subsequent to the setting up of APTEL, APTEL is headed by a Chairperson who has the status the appeals pending in the High Courts of all States except of a sitting judge of the Supreme Court. Hon'ble Mr. Justice the State of Jammu & Kashmir on the subject were also M. Karpaga Vinayagam is the Chairperson of the Tribunal. transferred to this Tribunal. Hon'ble Ms. Justice Manju Goel is the Judicial Member of Proceedings are conducted in two Courts, each Court the Tribunal. There are two Technical Members, namely, consisting of one Judicial Member and a Technical Member. Hon'ble Mr. H.L. Bajaj and Hon'ble Mr. A.A. Khan. As on 31st March, 2009, of 1801 petitions/matters etc. that The Tribunal has also been conferred jurisdiction under the have been filed to date, 1347 have already been disposed of. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 to hear appeals against the orders/decisions of the Petroleum The website of the Tribunal (www.aptel.gov.in) is providing and Natural Gas Regulatory Board set up under the Act easy access to the daily cause lists and judgments/orders.

91 92 PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS CHAPTER - 22.1 NTPC LIMITED 1.0 With a view to supplement the efforts of the “States” (94.45%), Unchahar (93.73%), Vindhyachal for quicker and greater capacity addition, Electricity (Supply) (93.15%), Talcher (Thermal) (92.68%), Singrauli Act of 1948 was amended in 1975 to facilitate establishment (90.72%), Tanda (89.40%), Badarpur (89.12%) of large regional power stations in the central sector. In the and Talcher (Kaniha) (85.83%). same year, National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. was z Five coal stations of NTPC are among the top incorporated in November, 1975 with the mandate for five of the six thermal power stations which have planning, promoting and organising integrated development been given National Awards for Meritorious of thermal power (including Associated Transmission Performance for 2007-08 by Ministry of Power, Systems) in the country. In 2004, NTPC became a Listed GoI. Company with majority government ownership of 89.5% and became third largest by Market Capitalization of Listed z The company is at present implementing Eighteen Companies. The Company has acquired a new identity, power projects with a capacity of 17930 MW. “NTPC Limited” in November, 2005. This new identity signifies z During the year 2008-09, 1000 MW generation that the Company has diversified its operations beyond capacity was commissioned comprising one unit thermal power segment and has added new business of 500 MW (unit No. 5) at Sipat-II and two units of activities by way of forward, backward and lateral integration, 250 MW at Bhilai Expansion power project under to be an integrated power company with presence across Joint Venture. (During the period 01.01.08 to entire energy value chain. Today NTPC Ltd. is the leading 31.03.08, 500 MW generation capacity was power generating schedule ‘A’ Navratna Company of commissioned comprising one unit of 500 MW Government of India with a diversified portfolio. NTPC Ltd. (unit No. 6) at Kahalgaon-II). has a vision to become “A World class integrated power major, powering India’s growth, with increasing global z Mining Plans for Chatti-Bariatu (7 MTPA) & presence”. The total approved investment of the Company Kerandari (6 MTPA) coal blocks have been as on 31.03.2009 stands at Rs. 145309.46 crores. approved by MOC whereas for Dulanga coal block (7 MTPA), it is under approval. Presently, NTPC has to its credit coal based thermal power stations at 15 locations and gas/ liquid fuel based combined z In December 2008, River Bhagirathi diverted at cycle power stations at 7 locations. The commissioned Loharinag-Pala and River Dhauliganga diverted capacity of these NTPC owned stations is 27,850 MW. In at Tapovan-Vishnugad for construction of Barrage. addition to this, 2,294 MW generation capacity has been z MoA signed with Mizoram Govt. for acquired/ setup by NTPC under Joint Ventures at 4 locations. implementation of Kolodyne Hydro Power Thus total present installed generation capacity of NTPC Project – 460 MW. is 30,144 MW as on 31.03.2009 (details enclosed at Annexure-I). z MOU signed with ADB and three strategic investors for establishment of power generation 2.0 NTPC PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE capacity of about 500 MW through Renewable YEAR 2008-09 Energy Sources. JVA and Business Plan are being z During the year 2008-09, a record generation of finalised.

206939 Million Units was achieved, as against z MoU signed amongst NTPC and Karnataka the last year’s generation of 200863 Million Units Power Corporation Ltd. (KPCL) for development registering an increase of 3.03% over last year. of 500 MW wind farms. (During the period 01.01.08 to 31.03.08, generation achieved was 53566 Million Units, as z NTPC proposes to set up 4000 MW Project as against 51658 Million Units during the same period regional Project at Kudgi in the State of Karnataka. last year). An MOU has been signed on 12th January, 2009, amongst NTPC, Govt. of Karnataka and Power z During the year 2008-09, THIRTEEN NTPC coal Company of Karnataka Ltd. in this regard. stations achieved more than 85% PLF, TEN above 90% and FOUR above 95% : Dadri (Coal) z “National Power Exchange Limited” has been (99.36%), Simhadri (97.41%), Rihand (97.23%), registered on 02.01.2009 to facilitate nation wide Korba (96.21%), Sipat (94.63%), Ramagundam trading in all types of contracts for buying and

93 selling all form of energy. 16.33% of Equity each generated during the same period last year. NTPC achieved is held by NTPC, NHPC and PFC and balance a PLF of 91.14% with availability of 92.47% during the 50% Equity is held by TCS. period. (During the period 01.01.08 to 31.03.08, generation achieved was 53566 Million Units at a PLF of 98.38%, as z During the year 2008-09, NVVN traded 4832.1 against 51658 Million Units at a PLF of 96.11% during the MUs of power and transacted business with 30 same period last year). State Utilities. (During the period 01.01.08 to 31.03.08, NVVN traded 848.263 MUs of power). 4.0 COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE

z Five joint venture companies have been formed Highlights of Commercial Performance during the during the year 2008-09, namely Meja Urja Nigam year 2008-09 Private Ltd., NTPC-BHEL Power Projects Private z During the year 2008-09( Provisional), Ltd., BF-NTPC Energy Systems Ltd., Nabinagar Settlement of Outstanding Dues of NTPC has Power Generating Company Private Limited and been 100%. The amount billed for the financial National Power Exchange. year 2008-09 (provisional up to March 2009) was 3.0 NTPC STATIONS & GENERATION PERFORMANCE Rs. 40613.95 Crs. with realization of Rs. 39884.64 Crs. The balance payment is likely to As on 31.03.2009, a total capacity of 30144 MW is under be received in April 2009 thus leading to 100% operation at various NTPC stations. This comprises 35 units realization. of 200/210 MW at Singrauli, Korba, Ramagundam, Farakka, Vindhyachal, Dadri, Unchahar, Kahalgaon, and Badarpur, 31 z Commercial operation of new generation units of 500 MW at Singrauli, Korba, Ramagundam, Farakka, capacities was declared for Sipat Stage-II (1st Vindhaychal, Rihand, Kahalgaon, Talcher-Kaniha Simhadri 500 MW) w.e.f. 20.06.2008, for Kahalgaon and Sipat, 6 units of 110 MW at Tanda and Talcher, 4 units of Stage-II (1st 500 MW) w.e.f. 01.08.2008, for 60 MW at Talcher, 3 units of 95 MW at Badarpur and 22 Gas Kahalgaon Stage-II (2nd 500 MW) w.e.f. Turbines and 10 Steam Turbines at Anta, Auraiya, Kawas, 30.12.2008 and for Sipat Stage-II (2nd 500 MW) Dadri, Jhanor Gandhar, Kayamkulam and Faridabad w.e.f. 01.01.2009. combined cycle power plants and 814 MW Captive Power z Ministry of Power vide letter dated 13.10.2008 Plants at Durgapur (2x60), Rourkela (2x60) and Bhilai (1x14 issued allocation of power from Bongaigaon +2x30+2x250), under Joint Ventures with SAIL and 1480 MW Thermal Power Station (3x250 MW). (4x240+2x260 MW) Private Limited under Joint Venture with GAIL and others. 4.2 Status of PPAs The generation performance of NTPC Stations has As part of the efforts to ensure viability of its investment, the consistently been at high level. The gross generation company continued its practice of signing PPAs for sale of from NTPC stations, excluding joint ventures, during the year power from New Projects. Following PPAs were signed 2008-09 has been 206939 MUs as against 200863 MUs during the period :

Sl. No. Project Beneficiaries

1. Power supply from existing and future Discoms of Delhi (NDMC, NDPL, BYPL, BRPL & projects for which DTL/ DVB/ DESU/ GNCT MES) had earlier signed PPAs with NTPC. 2. Aravali STPP (3x500 MW) Discoms of Delhi (BYPL, BRPL & NDPL), Discoms of Haryana (UHVVNL& DHBVNL) 3. Barh-II (2x660 MW) Orissa (GRIDCO), Gujarat (GUVNL) UT Chandigarh(UTC) 4. Vindhyachal-IV (2x500 MW) Madhya Pradesh (MPPTCL), Chhattisgarh (CSEB), Daman & Diu (DD), Dadra Nagar Haveli (DNH), Goa, Maharashtra (MSEB), Gujarat (GUVNL) 5. Rihand-III (2x500 MW) Discoms of Haryana (UHVVNL& DHBVNL), Uttarakhand(UPCL), UT Chandigarh, Discoms of Rajasthan, Discoms of Delhi (NDPL, BYPL & BRPL), Punjab (PSEB) Uttar Pradesh (UPPCL),Himachal Pradesh (HPSEB), 6. Mauda (2x500 MW) Gujarat (GUVNL)

94 Smt. Veena Mehta Verma , Sr. Assistant Officer(HR) NTPC Vindhyachal received the National Award in the Role Model category from Hon’ble President of India Smt.Pratibha Devisingh Patil. National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities -2007 have been instituted by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

4.3 Status of implementation of One-Time Settlement April 2006 directly from RBI account to NTPC against Scheme (OTS) monthly bills for energy supplied from NTPC stations to BSEB. a) Redemption of Bonds/ Long term advances Under One Time Settlement 4.6 Customer focus RBI has redeemed fifth and sixth installments (5% each) Customer focus is a prime aspect of NTPC’s business. due on 01.10.2008 and 01.04.2009 against RBI bonds Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is one issued on behalf of State Governments amounting to Rs. of the initiatives undertaken by NTPC towards strengthening 1651.4580 cr. Delhi Govt. has also paid fourth and fifth relationship with customers. installment towards long term advance due on Under CRMS, regular structured interaction with customers 30.09.2008and 31.03.2009 amounting to Rs. 95.726 cr. takes place for sharing of feedback/ experiences/ b) Interest on Bonds/ Long term advances expectations. These meetings provide a good platform for more interaction and sharing of experiences for mutual RBI has paid all interests on bonds issued under One Time benefits. Based on the feedback received from the Settlement Scheme fallen due on 01.04.2008 to 01.10.2008 customers, NTPC provides various support services to them, amounting to Rs. 1150.6901 cr. Delhi Government has also identifies potential areas of cooperation and shares each paid interest payment due on 30.09.2008 and 31.03.2009 others’ best practice. amounting to Rs. 67.1278 cr. The CRM system includes a mechanism for Customer 4.4 Dues of DESU period Support Services, in selected areas, with the explicit The outstanding dues of Rs. 1310.83 Crs. pertaining to the objectives of overall sectoral growth. A total of 76 nos of period up to 30.09.2001 payable by Govt. of NCT Delhi for services in the form of workshops etc. for Customer support DESU period to NTPC are under process of settlement. were delivered during 2008-09 to various customers. Further under CRM initiative, NTPC is offering training for 4.5 Direct Payment against Billing of Bihar Customers’ officials at Power Management Institute (PMI) Government of Bihar is paying Rs. 60 Crs. per month w.e.f. of NTPC. Under this initiative two seats are kept free of

95 cost for customers’ officials in each of the Training programs. 7.0 CORPORATE PLAN In the financial year 2007-08 a total of 132 participants from NTPC had prepared a Corporate Plan for the period 2002- customers & in the financial year 2008-09 , a total of 167 2017 envisaging to become a 56000 MW plus company by participants from customers attended the programs. the year 2017. Encouraged by the success of its capacity In addition to Annual Regional Customer Meets, new addition programme and improvement in the cash flows, initiatives like State specific ‘Business Partner Meets’, State NTPC had decided to increase the capacity addition target level GENCOS Meets have been held for better interaction from 56000 MW to 66000 MW. However, later the company and sharing of experiences. has set for itself a revised target of 75000 MW by the year 2017. This power generation portfolio would continue to 5.0 GROSS REVENUE AND PROFIT reflect high share of coal-based capacity and would include NTPC recorded a gross revenue of Rs.45522.16 crores around 9,000 MW in Hydro, about 2000 MW in Nuclear and (unaudited and provisional) and net profit after tax of about 1000 MW through Non-conventional energy sources. Rs.7827.43 crores (unaudited and provisional) during the To safeguard its competitive advantage in power generation year 2008-09, as compared to revenue of Rs.40017.68 business, NTPC also plans to diversify its portfolio to emerge crores and net profit after tax of Rs.7414.82 crores during as an integrated power major, with presence across entire the year 2007-08. energy value chain through backward and forward integration into areas such as coal mining, LNG Value chain, 6.0 RAISING OF FUNDS FOR CAPACITY ADDITION power trading, distribution, etc. PROGRAMME 7.1 Capacity Addition Programme 6.1 Domestic Borrowings : During the period 01.01.08 to 31.03.08, 500 MW generation NTPC has tied up loans from Domestic Banks and Financial capacity was commissioned comprising one unit of 500 MW Institutions aggregating Rs.32489.35 crores as on 31st (unit No. 6) at Kahalgaon-II, Phase-I. During the year 2008- March 2009 for its capacity addition programme. The 09 (period 01.04.08 to 31.03.09), 1000 MW generation cumulative utilisation upto 31st March 2009 is Rs.20889.35 capacity was commissioned comprising one unit of 500 MW crores. The balance of Rs.11600 crores is yet to be drawn. (unit No. 5) at Sipat-II and two units of 250 MW at Bhilai 6.2 Domestic Bonds : Expansion power project under Joint Venture. As on 31.03.09, NTPC’s own capacity was 27850 MW and capacity During the year 2008-09, the company has issued three under joint ventures was 2294 MW, making NTPC’s total series of Bonds on Private Placement basis to eligible capacity as 30144 MW. Institutions aggregating Rs.1900 crores (XXVII - Rs.350 crores, XXVIII - Rs.1000 crores & XXIX - Rs.550 crores) to A capacity addition of around 22,000 MW has been finance capital expenditure on power generation projects, envisaged for the XI Plan period (2007-2012). Out of this Coal Mining business, Renovation and Modernisation 2740 MW has already been commissioned till 31.03.09. activity, LNG business and refinancing of debt. Construction work is in progress for 17930 MW capacity for benefits in XI Plan. Further, New projects of 12142 MW for Bond Series XXVIII received an overwhelming response benefits in XI & XII Plans are under various stages of and was over-subscribed by more than 5 times, receiving planning. Details of Ongoing projects, New projects for which commitments of over Rs.3000 crores. Series XXIX also Main Plant bids have been invited/ received and New generated a momentum thereby pulling down the yield for projects for which FR/ DPR is ready & clearances/ approvals 10 year bonds to attractive levels of 8.65% (annualized). are in process, are enclosed at Annexure-II. Both these series were oversubscribed on their respective 7.2 Hydro Power Projects first day of issue and are listed at Wholesale Debt Market Segment of NSE. The outstanding amount of Bonds as on Kol Dam Hydro Power Project (4x200MW) : Construction 31.03.2009 aggregates to Rs.8250 crores as against total work is in advance stage in all the components of project. amount of Rs.12535.3 crores raised so far. Switchyard charged with 11 kV construction power. Penstock erection completed for all units. In Power House, erection 6.3 Public Deposits : of Turbine in Unit#1 and Spiral casing for 3 Units completed. During the year 2008-09, the interest rates of Public Deposit After pressure testing for spiral casing of Unit#2, Generator Schemes were revised with effect from 10.07.2008. The Barrel concreting in progress. Coffer Dam construction present interest rates are 8.00%, 8.25% and 8.50% for 1 completed. Main Dam Clay core filling reached up to EL year, 2 years and 3 years schemes respectively. As on 538.4 m & for rock fill up to 558.7 m. Concreting of Spillway 31.03.2009, there are 282 deposit holders with outstanding & Power Intake is in progress. Concreting in Desilting deposit amount aggregating to Rs.1.412 crores. Chamber is nearing completion. Trash Rack cleaning machine is installed and Trash Rack erection in progress. 6.4 External Commercial Borrowing : All the major electro-mechanical equipments including The company utilized Rs.1309.09 crores from the existing Generator Transformers have been received and erection external commercial borrowings during the year 2008-09. in progress. Township with all facilities like Hospital, School,

96 A view of NTPC Koldam project post office etc. is occupied and Guest House is functional. of tender stage design and drawings. Loharinag-Pala Hydro Power Project (4x150MW) : Work is Kolodyne Hydro Power Project (4x115 MW) : MoA signed in progress in all the main civil packages. Two kilometers of with Govt. of Mizoram for implementation of the project in Head Race Tunnel excavation completed. River diverted Dec’08. DPR updation is in process. Action for setting up of on 14th Dec’08 and excavation & concreting of Barrage office and development of accommodation is initiated. foundation is started. Construction of upstream Coffer Dam Project being executed through NHL (NTPC Hydro Ltd. – completed. Excavation of Power House & Transformer Subsidiary of NTPC) : cavern access tunnels in progress. Electro-Mech, Hydro- Mech and under ground Switchyard packages have been Lata Tapovan HEP (3x57 MW) : The project is being awarded and engineering is in progress. executed under “Engineering Procurement & Construction” (EPC) route (EPC Package-I : Civil & HM works, EPC Tapovan-Vishnugad Hydro Power Project (4x130MW) : Package-II : EM Works). EPC Contract package for Civil & Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) commissioned and Head Race Tunnel excavation with lining started. After completion HM Works is under process of tendering and award. of Main Access Tunnel and Cable & Ventilation Tunnel, the Rammam Stage-III HEP (3x40 MW) : The project is being excavation of Power House Cavern started in Nov’08. Surge executed under ‘Engineering Procurement & Construction’ shaft excavation through Raise Borer for part diameter is (EPC) route (EPC Package-I : Civil & HM works, EPC completed and widening in progress. River diverted on 18th Package-II : EM Works). EPC Contract package for Civil & Dec’08 and excavation of Barrage foundation is started. HM Works is under process of tendering and award. Construction of upstream Coffer Dam completed. Electro- Mech, Hydro-Mech and under ground Switchyard packages 7.3 Participation in Coal Mining & LNG/ Gas Value have been awarded and engineering is underway. Turbine Chain model study conducted successfully. 7.3.1 Coal Mining Rupsiabagar-Khasiabara Hydro Power Project (3x87 MW) Coal block development activities are under progress in five : Techno-economic concurrence of the project has been coal mining blocks, namely, Pakri-Barwadih, Chatti-Bariatu, accorded by CEA in Oct’08. Defence clearance obtained & Kerandari, Dulanga & Talaipalli. Chatti-Bariatu (South) coal MOEF clearance accorded. Preconstruction activities block, located in the dip-side of Chatti-Bariatu block, will be including land acquisition of project area are in progress. Section-4 notification for part Pvt. Land issued. Construction developed as its expansion project. of approach road to Power House and Dam area is being Mining Plans for Chatti-Bariatu (7 MTPA) & Kerandari tied up with BRO. Action has been initiated for preparation (6 MTPA) coal blocks have been approved by MOC whereas

97 for Dulanga coal block (7 MTPA), it is under approval. and Interpretation and 3D seismic acquisition, Processing and Interpretation in respect of oil and gas block in Arunachal The Environmental clearance for Pakri Barwadih, Chatti- Pradesh allotted under NELP-V of GOI. Bariatu and Kerandari are at advance stage of approval. Based on these studies few drilling locations have been As a major achievement, NTPC has completed detailed identified and drilling of exploratory wells is planned to exploration for Talaipalli & Dulanga coal blocks in a short commence in May'09. Construction of new roads, span and prepared the Geological Reports. strengthening of bridges, earth cutting works (locations being Socio-Economic Survey for all the coal blocks has been in the hilly terrain) and other well site preparation works are completed and NTPC is going ahead with the process of underway. acquisition of land. 7.4 NTPC’s Foray into Nuclear Power Generation 7.3.2 Participation in LNG/ Gas Value Chain NTPC has set a target for itself of commissioning a 2000 NTPC in its efforts towards fuel security for its gas based MW Nuclear Power Plant in the twelfth plan period. stations, has been considering participation in different NTPC Board has accorded its “in-principle approval” for elements of LNG/ Gas value chain through equity entering into business of nuclear power generation subject participation/ strategic investments with prospective partner to approval of GOI under Atomic Energy Act 1962. in India and abroad. This includes participation in oil/ gas Subsequently, Ministry of Power, GOI has conveyed on exploration, liquefaction plants, shipping ventures, re- 06.02.2007 its approval for amendment of Object Clause of gasification plants etc. The target countries include Nigeria, Memorandum of Association (MOA) of NTPC for setting up North African/ Middle East Countries, Australia, Indonesia 2000 MW Nuclear Power Plant. An MOU has been signed etc. between NPCIL and NTPC on 14.02.09 to form the joint An MOU has been signed with the government of Nigeria venture company (with 51% stake of NPCIL and 49% stake for supply of 3 MTPA of LNG at reasonable prices, subject of NTPC) for establishing nuclear power projects. Joint to its viability coupled with NTPC setting up gas based and venture agreement is under finalization. coal based power stations in Nigeria. 7.5 Joint Ventures A consortium comprising of M/s NTPC (40%), M/s Geopetrol 7.5.1 NTPC-SAIL Power Company Private Ltd. Intl Inc (30% and operator), M/s Canaro (15%) and M/s (NSPCL) Brownstone (15%) has completed Geological survey, geo microbiological survey, 2D seismic acquisition, Processing NTPC-SAIL Power Company Private Limited (NSPCL), a

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98 Joint Venture of NTPC and SAIL on 50:50 basis, 7.5.5 NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy Company Ltd. incorporated on 16.03.2001 (BESCL incorporated in March (NTECL) 2002 was also merged with the company w.e.f 05.09.2006) NTPC and TNEB have formed a 50:50 Joint Venture owns, operates and maintains Captive Power Plants of SAIL Company under the name of NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy located at Bhilai, Durgapur and Rourkela. Company Limited (NTECL) on 23.05.2003. The company is NSPCL has also implemented 500 MW Bhilai Expansion setting up a coal-based power station of 1000 MW capacity Power Project (2x250 MW) primarily for meeting 280 MW at Vallur (Ennore), using Ennore port infrastructure facilities. captive power requirement of Bhilai Steel Plant and other Construction work at site is under progress. Bids for the units of SAIL. Balance surplus capacity of 220 MW has been Main Plant award for 500 MW Stage-I, Phase-II of Vallur allocated to Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board (CSEB) – have also been received in Sept. 08 and evaluation is under 50 MW, UT Daman & Diu – 70 MW and UT Dadra & Nagar progress. Haveli – 100 MW. First 250 MW Unit has been synchronized in April 2008 and the Second 250 MW Unit is synchronized 7.5.6 Ratnagiri Gas and Power Private Ltd. (RGPPL) in March 2009. Ratnagiri Gas and Power Supply Pvt Ltd was formed on Total installed capacity under operation of NSPCL now is 814 08.07.2005 as a joint venture company between NTPC, MW (initially 314 MW), consisting Captive Power Plants of GAIL, Maharashtra State Electricity Board and Indian 574 MW (2x30+1x14+2x250 MW) located at Bhilai Steel Financial institutions with NTPC having a stake of 28.33% Plant, 120 MW (2x60 MW) at Durgapur Steel Plant and 120 for taking over and operating Dabhol Power Project with MW (2x60 MW) at Rourkela Steel Plant. During the year LNG terminal. NTPC has invested Rs 500 Cr as 28.33% 2008-09, NSPCL achieved generation of 2389 Million Units. equity. NTPC’s shareholding is to be revised to 32.88%. The Provisional and un-audited Gross Income and Profit (after project has begun operations and 1480 MW is already under tax) of the company for the year 2008-09 are Rs. 580 crores operation. The total generation during 2008-09 was 5213 and Rs. 33 crores respectively. MUs (Commercial generation was 3873 MUs). 7.5.2 NTPC Alstom Power Services Ltd. (NASL) 7.5.7 Aravali Power Company Private Ltd. (APCPL) NTPC Alstom Power Services Limited (NASL), a 50:50 joint Aravali Power Company Private Limited was formed on venture between NTPC and Alstom Power Generation AG, 21.12.2006 as a 50:25:25 joint venture company between was incorporated on 27.09.1999 for taking up Renovation NTPC, HPGCL (Haryana Power Generation Corporation & Modernisation (R&M) assignments of power plants in India Ltd., a Govt. of Haryana undertaking) and IPGCL (Indra and abroad. NASL is engaged in undertaking works of Prastha Power Generation Company, Govt. of NCT of Delhi Renovation & Modernization of Power Plants in India for undertaking) to set up and operate a coal fired power plant plant life extension, performance optimization and namely Indira Gandhi Super Thermal Power Project of 1500 improvement of availability & efficiency. Provisional and un- MW (3x500 MW), in Jhajjar District of Haryana. Construction audited Gross Income and Profit (after tax) of the company activities at site are going on and Unit-I is expected to be for the year 2008-09 are Rs. 58.9 crores and Rs. 4.1 crores ready during 2010-11. Project is linked to Commonwealth respectively. Games scheduled to be held in October 2010. 7.5.3 Utility Powertech Ltd. (UPL) 7.5.8 NTPC-SCCL Global Ventures Private Ltd. Utility Powertech Limited (UPL) (a 50:50 Joint Venture NTPC-SCCL Global Ventures Private Limited has been Company of NTPC and Reliance Energy), incorporated on incorporated on 31.07.2007 as a 50:50 joint venture 23.11.1995 to take up assignments of construction, erection Company with SCCL for jointly undertaking the Development and project management in power and other sectors in India & O&M of Coal Block(s) & Integrated Coal based Power and abroad is progressing satisfactorily. Provisional and un- Projects in India and Overseas. audited Gross Income and Profit (after tax) of the company for the year 2008-09 are Rs. 221 crores and Rs. 9.3 crores 7.5.9 Meja Urja Nigam Pvt. Ltd. respectively. JV company with UPRVUN, with 50% NTPC equity, Meja 7.5.4 PTC India Ltd. Urja Nigam Pvt. Ltd. has been incorporated on 02.04.2008 Joint Venture company formed on 23.05.2003 for trading of for setting up 1320 MW (2x660 MW) power plant at Meja power, has 8% equity contribution each from NTPC (Now tehsil in Allahabad district, UP. Feasibility Report has been NTPC equity stands at 5.28%), Power Grid Corporation of approved by the JV Board. Land has been acquired. Various India Ltd., Power Finance Corporation and NHPC and the clearances and tie-ups are under progress. balance from Damodar Valley Corporation, Financial 7.5.10 Nabinagar Power Generating Company Pvt. Ltd. institutions, Banks and general public. Provisional and un- audited Gross Income and Profit (after tax) of the company JV company with BSEB, with 50% NTPC equity, Nabinagar for the year 2008-09 (upto Dec. ’08) are Rs. 5353.2 crores Power Generating Company Pvt. Ltd. has been incorporated and Rs. 75.3 crores respectively. on 09.09.2008 for setting up 1980 MW (3x660 MW) power

99 plant at Nabinagar, Bihar. Feasibility report for the project is CERC permission to set up the Power Exchange is under under preparation. Land acquisition activities have been progress. initiated and various clearances and tie-ups are under 7.6 Subsidiary Companies progress. Site specific studies have commenced. 7.6.1 NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. (NVVN) 7.5.11 NTPC-BHEL Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. (NVVN) is a wholly owned JV company of NTPC and BHEL namely NTPC-BHEL Power subsidiary of NTPC. The company was granted category Projects Pvt. Ltd. has been incorporated, with 50% NTPC “F” license in the year 2004-05, the highest category of equity, on 29.04.2008 to take up EPC and manufacturing of license for power trading at that time. As per the CERC equipments for Power Projects and other infrastructure Regulations, 2009 dated 16th February, 2009, NVVN would projects in India and abroad. Business plan for Phase-I for be under now highest category “I’. BOP has been prepared and approved by NBPPL board. 7.5.12 BF-NTPC Energy Systems Ltd. During the year 2008-09, NVVN have traded 4832.1 MUs of power and transacted business with more than 30 State JV company BF-NTPC Energy Systems Ltd. has been Utilities and during the period 01.01.08 to 31.03.08, power incorporated on 19.06.2008, with Bharat Forge Ltd. with 49% traded by NVVN was 848.263 MUs. Most of the power during NTPC equity, to initially take up manufacture of castings, this year has been traded under power banking forgings, fittings and high pressure pipings required for arrangements with various utilities. Power and other industries, Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment, for the power sector and also to explore In view of the market potential for fly ash and fly ash related manufacturing of power equipments. Joint Business products, the company entered into ash business in the development group constituted. Appointment of consultant year 2005. NVVN have delivered 432 MT of Cenosphere for preparing Business plan is under progress. during the year 2008-09. 7.5.13 National Power Exchange Ltd. Provisional un-audited Gross Income of the Company for 2008-09 is Rs.2032.3 crs. and provisional un-audited Profit Power Exchange – “National Power Exchange Limited” has After Tax is Rs.45.8 crs. been registered on 02.01.2009 to facilitate nation wide trading in all types of contracts for buying and selling all The company is under process for selection of strategic form of energy. 16.33% of Equity each, is held by , NTPC, partner for setting up of cement manufacturing units at NHPC and PFC and balance 50% Equity is held by TCS. Badarpur and Barh power stations of NTPC.

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100 7.6.2 NTPC Electric Supply Company Ltd. (NESCL) & West Bengal. In the X plan eight projects i.e. Angul & Nayagarh (Orissa), Ashok Nagar & Guna (Madhya NTPC Electric Supply Company Limited (NESCL) is a wholly Pradesh), Champa (Chhattisgarh), Deoghar & owned subsidiary of NTPC, formed on 21.08.2002. The Jamtara (Jharkhand) Kharagpur Block I & II (West business objectives of the company are to acquire, establish & operate Electricity Distribution Network in various circles/ Bengal) were approved and are under execution. cities across India with a clear mission to create a role model Further under XI plan twenty two projects i.e. Balangir, in the electricity distribution business by setting new Bargarh, Deogarh, Dhenkanal, Jharsugada, benchmarks. Further the company was also mandated to Kalahandi, Keonjhar, Koraput, Nuapada & Sambalpur take up consultancy and other assignments in the area of (in Orissa), Bilaspur, Korba & Raigarh (in Electrical Distribution Management system. Chhattisgarh), Dumka, Godda, Lohardaga, Ranchi, Pakur & Sahebganj (in Jharkhand), Kharagpur Block Concerted efforts towards acquiring a retail distribution I & II intensification, Murshidabad & North Dinajpur business have finally shown results with the maiden entry (in West Bengal) have been approved. The work has into power distribution by forming a 50:50 JV Company been awarded and implementation is in progress. In KINESCO Power and Utility Pvt. Ltd. with Kerala Industrial addition, Post award consultancy assignments were Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA). KINFRA also carried out for the project monitoring and is an existing licensee in Kerala, distributing retail power supervision of quality of work during construction for within KINFRA owned industrial theme parks. The current the X plan RGGVY projects of Uttarakhand, Madhya load is about 14 MW with a projected load ramp up to 150- Pradesh and Karnataka states. 160 MW in next five years. To further expand the distribution business, the company is also considering to realign the During 2008-09 the company has implemented the business focus in the green field and brown field areas of electrification of 4107 villages (1863 Un-electrified/ DE- retail distribution of electricity like SEZs and New Residential/ electrified and 2244 partly electrified) and provided electricity Commercial Complexes. Company is also engaged in the connection to 168633 BPL households under the 10th plan consultancy services to various power utilities in the area projects of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana of turnkey execution & development of distribution network (RGGVY) of Government of India. and third party inspection services for materials/ equipments During the financial year 2008-09, the provisional un-audited being procured by them. gross revenue of the company is Rs. 78.51 crs. and Project management consultancy work for setting up 220 provisional un-audited Profit after Tax is Rs. 17.45 crs. kV substation, switch yard and associated facilities at BPCL 7.6.3 NTPC Hydro Ltd. (NHL) Kochi Refinery and power supply arrangement for Port based Special Economic Zones at Vallapadam for Cochin NTPC has formed NTPC Hydro Ltd., a wholly owned Port Trust are ongoing assignments in the area of subsidiary company with an objective to develop small and consultancy works in distribution area. NESCL has medium size Hydro Electric Power Projects up to 250 MW successfully completed the turnkey Execution of Substation capacities. Presently, Company is implementing two projects work of Mega Sports Complex, Ranchi for the upcoming namely, Lata Tapovan Hydro Electric Project (171 MW “National Games” in 2009-10. NESCL has successfully capacity) in the state of Uttarakhand and Rammam Hydro completed turnkey implementation of Accelerated Power Electric Project, Stage–III (120 MW capacity) in the states Development and Reform Program (APDRP) work in the of West Bengal and Sikkim. In respect of Lata Tapovan HEP, Kolars, Pohri and Khaniadana towns of Shivpuri district in all statutory clearances including Techno-economic and M.P. Environmental clearances have been obtained, complete land has been acquired and Civil including HM Works EPC With the objective of sector support in the area of distribution, NESCL has been assigned by NTPC the responsibility of package is under tendering process. With regard to following programs of GoI under MoP : Rammam HEP Stage-III, all statutory clearances including Techno-economic and Environmental clearances have been ¾ For the X plan, Accelerated Power Development and obtained, land has been acquired and infrastructural Reform Program (APDRP) as lead Advisor cum development works are under progress. Further, Civil Consultant (AcC) to monitor distribution reform & including HM Works EPC package is under tendering implementation of APDRP schemes in the States of process. Both the projects are slated for commissioning Uttrakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya during XII Plan period. Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. 7.6.4 Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (formerly This assignment has been successfully concluded. known as Vaishali Power Generating Company Ltd.) ¾ Under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY), presently NESCL is implementing the rural Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (formerly known as Vaishali electrification works on turnkey basis in the states of Power Generating Company Ltd.) with NTPC’s equity Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, articipation being 67.66%, was incorporated on 6th

101 A view of NTPC Ramagundam Project

September, 2006 as a joint venture between NTPC and has been initiated for settlement of dues of NTPC on BSEB. Revival / R&M of existing 2x110 MW Units is under GPCL and State Govt. of Gujarat and thereafter progress. Further, feasibility report of 500 MW expansion steps will be taken for winding up of PPDCL. of the project is already prepared and various clearances 7.7 Business Development and tie-ups are under process. Several Initiatives are being taken to develop business of 7.6.5 Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Company Ltd. - Joint Venture the NTPC in both core as well as other related areas. Details between NTPC & Railways of the same are as follows : A subsidiary of NTPC under the name of “Bhartiya Rail Bijlee 7.7.1 Joint Venture with ADB Company Ltd.” was incorporated with Railways on 22.11.2007 with 74:26 equity contribution from NTPC Ltd. An MOU was signed between NTPC and ADB on 23.07.07 and Ministry of Railways, GoI respectively for setting up a for Establishment of Power Generation of about 500 MW 1000 MW (4x250 MW) coal based power plant at Nabinagar through Renewable Energy Sources. Further, NTPC, ADB, in Aurangabad district of Bihar. Major power from this project GE Energy Financial Services, Kyushu Electric Power is to be supplied to Railways to meet the traction and non- Company Inc. and Brookfield Renewable Power Inc. traction power requirements of Railways. Main Plant award have signed an MoU on 04.08.2008 to form a Joint has been placed in January 2008. Land acquisition for the Venture company for undertaking the renewable power project is under process. generation activities. The JVA and business plan are being finalised. 7.6.6 Pipavav Power Development Company Ltd. (PPDCL) 7.7.2 Joint Venture with NPCIL for setting up 2x1000 MW Nuclear Power Project An MOU was signed between NTPC, Gujarat Power Corporation Ltd. (GPCL) and Gujarat Electricity Board An MOU has been signed between NPCIL and NTPC on (GEB) on 20.02.2004 for development of a 1000 MW 14.02.09 to form the joint venture company (with 51% stake thermal power project at Pipavav in Joint Venture with of NPCIL and 49% stake of NTPC) for establishing nuclear GPCL. In view of Govt. of Gujarat’s decision to develop power projects. Draft Joint Venture Agreement is being the project with another strategic partner, the process prepared for submission to NPCIL for its consideration.

102 7.7.3 Joint Venture with CIL has been done. An MoU has been signed between NTPC and 7.7.7 MoU with Inland Waterways Authority of India Limited on 15.03.2007 for formation of JVC(s) with Coal (IWAI) India Ltd. (CIL) for Development, Operation & Maintenance An MoU has been signed between NTPC and IWAI on of Coal Block(s) & Integrated Power Project(s). Draft Joint 24.09.2008 for exploring the feasibility of transportation of Venture Agreement for development of Brahmini and imported coal to Farraka and Kahalgaon Projects. Chichro Patsimal Coal Blocks is being finalized with CIL. 7.7.8 MoU with HAL for preparation of a Detailed 7.7.4 Acquisition of Stake in Coal Mines Abroad Project Report for “Repairs of Hot gas path Proposals for acquisitions of stake in coal mines in Indonesia components” and Mozambique, as received from Investment Bankers MoU with HAL for preparation of a detailed Project Report and coal mine owners are under review and discussion with for “Repairs of Hot gas path components” has been signed the concerned parties. on 06.01.2009. 7.7.5 SPV among CIL, SAIL, NMDC, RINL and NTPC 7.7.9 MoU with NTPC, NHPC, POWERGRID, and DVC MOU has been signed on 31.08.2007, amongst NTPC, for incorporation of JVC for setting up an Online RINL, SAIL, NMDC and CIL for Securing metallurgical High Power Test Laboratory for short circuit coal and thermal coal assets from overseas. Subsequently testing in the country a JVA has been signed on 14.01.2009. Unincorporated MoU has been signed on 1st December, 2008 with NTPC, SPV in the name of “International Coal Ventures Ltd” (ICVL) NHPC, POWERGRID and DVC for incorporation of JVC is exploring various opportunities in Australia, Mozambique, Canada, Indonesia and USA, etc for acquisition of for setting up an Online High Power Test Laboratory for short stake in coking coal and thermal coal mines. Activities circuit testing in the country. JVA has been signed on related to registration of the Joint venture company are under 08.04.09. progress 7.7.10 MOU with Kyushu Electric Power Company 7.7.6 Acquisition of stake in Transformers and (KEPCO) Japan Electricals Kerala Ltd. (TELK) MoU was signed on 19.02.07 to adopt best practices A Business Collaboration and Share Holder’s Agreement between NTPC & KEPCO. A visit by NTPC delegation was has been signed with Govt. of Kerala and TELK to acquire made to KEPCO Japan in the month of September 2008. around 44.6% stake of TELK, held by Govt. of Kerala. Most The data related to the compact layout, civil design of of the Conditions Precedents required to acquire the shares structures and other issues relating to operation and of TELK have been fulfilled. Dematerialization of Shares maintenance were collected.

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103 8.0 RISK MANAGEMENT organization priorities to meet the challenges of dynamic Since inception of NTPC, the company is having systems business environment. and practices which have helped in identifying risk and taking 9.0 CONSULTANCY SERVICES measures to mitigate those risks. Further, towards During the year 2008-09 (April’08-March’09), NTPC’s institutionalising this system, a risk management policy was formulated in fiscal 2005. Consultancy Wing has achieved turnover of Rs. 127.25 Crore (Provisional) which is 22.45% higher as against actual NTPC is fully compliant with clause 49 of the listing achieved turnover of Rs.103.92 Crore in the previous year agreement with NSE/ BSE. However, in order to imbibe the 2007-08. During 2008-09, it has secured orders valued total best practices prevalent in the industry, the company Rs. 188.85 Crore. appointed an International Consultant in December 2007 to develop and implement a Enterprise Risk Management Consultancy Wing is involved in Engineering, Procurement, (ERM) framework. After holding detailed deliberations across Quality Assurance & Inspection, Construction / Project the company, an enterprise wide Risk Register along with Management, Commissioning, O&M and R&M of projects / policies and procedures are being formulated in line with stations with a capacity of over 14600 MW. Major consultancy assignments presently being provided are as under :

Project Capacity Engineering / Quality Assurance & Inspection / Project Management / Construction Management & Supervision / Commissioning Services *Aravali Power Company Pvt. Ltd. (APCPL) for Indira Gandhi STPP at Jhajjar, Haryana 3x500 MW *Pragati Power Corporation Ltd for CCPP at Bawana, Delhi 1500 MW Meja Urja Nigam Pvt. Ltd.(MUNPL)for TPP at Meja, U.P. 2x660 MW NTPC-Railways JV for TPP at Nabinagar, Bihar 4x250 MW NTPC-Tamil Nadu Energy Company Ltd (NTECL) for Vallur TPP, Tamil Nadu 3x500 MW Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (UPRVUNL) for a) Harduaganj TPS Extn. 2x250 MW b) Paricha TPS Extn. 2x250 MW c) Anpara ‘D’ TPP 2x500 MW Haryana Power Generation Corporation Ltd (HPGCL) for Rajiv Gandhi TPP at Hissar 2x600 MW Durgapur Projects Limited (DPL) for Durgapur TPS-II, W.B. 1x300 MW Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for Chandrapura TPS Extn. 2x250 MW O&M Services Gujrat Minerals Development Corporation Ltd (GMDC) for Akrimota TPS (Lignite based) 2x125 MW Konaseema Gas Power Ltd. for CCPP at Devarapalli, A.P. 445 MW Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) for Giral Lignite TPS at Giral, Barmer 1x125 MW Haryana Power Generation Corporation Ltd (HPGCL) for Panipat TPS 860 MW R&M Services Bihar State Electricity Board (BSEB) for Barauni TPS 2x110 MW Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (KBUNL) for Muzaffarpur TPS 2x110 MW Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (UPRVUNL) for Obra ‘B’ TPS 5x200 MW Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) for Guru Gobind Singh STPS at Ropar 2x210 MW Gujrat State Electricity Corporation Ltd. (GSCEL) for Gandhinagar TPS 2x120 MW

*Projects linked with Commonwealth Games scheduled in October, 2010.

104 Overseas Business Initiative the premier management institutes of the country includ- NTPC is making consistent efforts to enter in overseas ing IIMs were made. The training plans/ syllabus were also market in Middle East, Asia Pacific and African regions for reviewed to ensure the delivery of the quality training to the consultancy business. During 2008-09, it has bagged seven young graduates. orders which include orders from M/s Green Energy The attrition rate during the year was 1.77%. A number of Consultancy, Dubai for review engineering of 132/11 kV initiatives were taken to ensure a robust talent pipeline to GTS sub-stations, order from M/s Alghanim International meet increasing requirement of manpower for company’s General Trading and Contracting Co. (AIGT), Kuwait for growth plans. providing experts supervision services for operation of 800 MW Az Zour open cycle gas based power plant in Kuwait. Training and Development The representative office of NTPC in Dubai has been func- NTPC has invested substantially in creating infrastructure tioning since November 2006 for marketing of its services for providing training and development opportunities to all in Middle East region. its employees as well as other power sector professionals in keeping with its aim of becoming a learning organiza- Sri Lanka : tion. During 2008-09 NTPC's apex training centre – Power Memorandum of Agreement between NTPC, Govt. of Sri Management Institute (PMI) – conducted 304 programmes Lanka (GOSL) and Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) was in the fields of management development, construction and signed in December’06 for setting up a 2x250 MW coal O&M of power plants and information technology. based power plant in Trincomalee region of Sri Lanka through a 50:50 Joint Venture Company (JVC) to be estab- Other training interventions included a 5-day programme lished between CEB and NTPC. Muttur-East (Site no. 5) for business unit heads of NTPC to prepare them for meet- was identified as a suitable site for setting up the power ing the challenges posed by the on-going reforms in the project subject to techno-economic feasibility. NTPC has power sector as well as the downturn in the economic and been appointed as the consultant for preparation of Feasi- financial sectors. bility Report for the proposed power plant. For the purpose A 2-day workshop on Regulatory Matters and Electricity of preparation of FR, activities for award of Site specific markets in India was conducted under the MOU signed studies as well as EIA studies are under progress. between PMI and the University of technology, Sydney, The Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) and the Australia. This resulted in understanding of international Definitive agreements are under finalization between practices and perspectives in this field. NTPC & CEB. In association with the Ministry of Power (MOP) a one-day Nigeria : workshop on ash utilization was organized to focus on di- versified usage of fly-ash and bottom ash of thermal power MOU for Energy Cooperation was signed between NTPC plants. and Ministry of Energy, Federal Govt. of Nigeria (FGN) in May, 2007. As per the MOU, NTPC shall setup one 500 PMI facilitated in the signing of MOUs for adoption of 15 MW coal based and one 700 MW gas based power projects nos. ITIs. After adoption the upgradation activities at the in Nigeria in lieu of long term supply of 3 MTPA of LNG to various ITIs has been taken up. NTPC for its use in NTPC’s Indian Power Stations. The BTech programme with BITS, Pilani, the MTech Pre-feasibility Report (Pre-FR) for setting up the proposed programme with IIT Delhi and Advanced Management 500 MW coal based and 700 MW gas based power plants Programme with ASCI, Hyderabad continued during 2008- in Nigeria was submitted to Director (Power), Ministry of 09 for providing higher education and managerial skills. Energy (Power), Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) on 11.0 REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) 11.06.2008. NTPC is committed to help the populace displaced for ex- NTPC is following up with FGN and is in constant touch ecution of its projects and has been making efforts to im- with Indian high commission at Nigeria on the matter. prove the Socio-economic status of Project Affected Per- 10.0 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT sons (PAPs). In line with its social objective, the company As on 31.03.2009, NTPC had a total of 24455 (excluding has focused on effective resettlement and rehabilitation Trainees) employees on the rolls of the company. Consid- (R&R) of PAPs and also community development works in ering the huge capacity addition plan during the next 5 years, and around the projects. NTPC strengthened its induction plan by campus recruit- NTPC approved setting up of new Greenfield Industial Train- ment at the premier institutes of the country for its Execu- ing Institute (ITI) at its North Karanpura, Sipat, Rihand, tive Trainees. In the year 2008-09 campus recruitment at Nabinagar and Pakri Barwadih projects. NTPC also ap-

105 proved setting up of Power Training Institute at its support to Hyderabad Eye Research Foundation for three Solapur project. specialized Eye Centers at Bhubneswar Eye Hospital, Bhubneswar, Orissa. NTPC formulated “Initial Community Development (ICD)” Policy to facilitate taking up of community development Further in the field of education, NTPC is committed to pro- activities in new Greenfield/ Expansion projects soon after vide support for setting up two technical polytechnic at land and water clearances are received from the respec- Uattarakhand, at Kaladungi, Dist. Nainital and a Women’s tive State Governments. ICD activities for mining projects Polytechnic at Gopeshwar, Dist. Chamoli. Support has also were approved for Rs. 300 Million. been extended by NTPC for construction of School cum Multipurpose Building for Girls in Village Shaulana, Dist Mobile Health Clinic started by North Karanpura and Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh through Nari Jagriti Abhiyan, Nabinagar projects for the benefit of neighboring popula- Hardwar, construction of one floor each for Girls Hostel, for tion near these projects. girls from rural areas studying in colleges, in Distt. Prakasam During the year, Land acquisition group was created at and Guntur, Andhra Pradesh and for assistance in self reli- Corporate Centre. Settlement for land acquisition reached ance for 500 tribal girls/ women in tribal area of Jhamar with villagers and land acquisition completed for main plant Kotra in Udaipur Dist. of Rajasthan. area for Mauda project. Consent award announced for land With a view to improve the employability of the village youth acquisition for Solapur project. residing in the vicinity of NTPC Stations/ Projects and also During the year, implementation of approved Rehabilita- to improve availability of skilled manpower around Projects, tion Action Plans (RAPs) for Barh, Koldam and North NTPC is providing sponsorship to candidates from villages Karanpura projects; Community Development Plans for in the vicinity of NTPC stations/ Projects for ITI training at Loharinag-Pala and Tapovan-Vishnugad projects is in Government/ Government recognized private ITIs in the progress. Implementation of RAP for Sipat project com- trades of Welder/ Fitter/ Instrument mechanic/ Electrician. pleted during the year. Close to 700 village youth have been sponsored during the financial year. Community Development Plan for Simhadri-II project has been formulated. Socio-Economic Survey (SES) for ther- In Orissa, support has been extended for infrastructure mal projects Dadri-II, Jhajjar, Talcher-Kaniha Merry-Go- works like area lighting, water treatment plant and open Round (MGR) and Mauda; mining projects Dulanga and car parking in and around Shri Jagannath Temple, and for Talaipalli have been completed. beautification of Benta Pokhari and construction of approach road inside ‘Jagannath Ballav Math’ Puri. SES for Meja and Rupsiyabagar-Khasiyabara projects has been awarded and is under progress. For all-round improvement in community living, at Angul District in Orissa, assistance is being extended for con- Formulation of Community Development Plans for Jhajjar, struction of Building and Indoor Hall for Orissa Table Ten- Mauda and Nabinagar projects are under progress. nis Academy, Angul. 12.0 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) Support is also being extended for installation of Electricity NTPC brought out its Corporate Social Responsibility – Feeder at village Sanjoe Puram near Faridabad through Community Development (CSR-CD) Policy in July 2004 St. Joseph Service Society, Faridabad. for expanding its horizon and social vision to make its im- Support for conservation of selected National Monuments pact felt at national level by addressing the niche domains in association with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)/ of socio-economic issues at National level through estab- National Culture Fund (NCF) is planned. Initially support is lishing NTPC Foundation. Further a dedicated CSR group proposed for conservation of group of monuments at Mandu has been established in the Organization. (MP), Group of Temples Jageshwar (Uttarakhand) and Ar- Keenly conscious of its social responsibilities, NTPC be- chaeological Site Lalitgiri/ Dhauli (Orissa). came member of Global Compact, the largest Voluntary An ICT Centre has been established at Delhi University Initiative of UN for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). that provides environment of inclusive education for gradu- NTPC confirms its involvement in various CSR activities in ate and post graduate visually challenged students Through line with 10 Global Compact principles and share the ex- NTPC Foundation. Further ICT Centres for 4 schools for periences with the representatives of the world through visually challenged (one each in Karnataka, Kerala, “Communication on Progress” and a report on the progress Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh) are also being established. made in this area is also annexed to NTPC’s Annual Re- Mobile ambulances under TB eradication programme and port. Karyashala at Talcher Super Thermal Power Station, Orissa As a CSR initiative in the field of Health, NTPC is providing for providing training to support income generation for eco-

106 Sh. Sushilkumar Shinde, Union Minister of Power at the Foundation Stone laying ceremony of MoudaThermal Power Project (1000 MW) nomically under privileged youth are also under implemen- the country. Various proven TQM tools and techniques like tation by NTPC Foundation. NTPC is also supporting the Business Excellence Model, Benchmarking, Performance efforts of Distributed Generation (DG) for preparation of Improvement Projects, ISO, Quality Circles, Professional feasibility reports, project insurance and bridging the fund- Circles, 5S etc. have been deployed across the organiza- ing gap between cost of the projects and available funds, tion to develop a culture of creativity, innovation and con- through NTPC Foundation. tinuous improvement. The efforts of the Organization in the field of CSR-CD have In pursuit of actualizing the vision to become world-class been recognized and appreciated many times nationally and core value of ‘Total Quality for Excellence’, globally and internationally. During 08-09 NTPC has been awarded recognised Business Excellence Model defining the char- Corporate Citizen III under Businessworld FICCI-SEDF acteristics of world-class organization has been adopted in CSR Award for 2007. This is an improvement over previ- the organisation. NTPC stations have been applying for ous year’s “Certificate of commendable work in CSR”. the prestigious ‘CII-EXIM Excellence Award’ since 2003 in NTPC is also declared winner of the Gold Trophy under their quest for excellence. Three Power stations “SCOPE Meritorious Award for Corporate Social Respon- (Ramagundam, Vindhyachal and Badarpur) have been sibility & Responsiveness”-2007. conferred “Business Excellence Awards” in 2008 by Con- federation of Indian Industry (CII). While Ramagundam NTPC was awarded as “Excellence Awardee” in the INTEL- received ‘Significant Achievement’ award, Vindhyachal and AIM Corporate Responsibility Award (IACRA), 2008 at Badarpur received ‘Strong Commitment to Excel’ award. Singapore. Two of the NTPC Stations i.e. Farakka and During the last five years seventeen NTPC stations have Faridabad received Commendation Certificate for strong received CII-EXIM Excellence Awards at different levels. commitment under CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2008. The fundamental building block of TQM i.e. ISO for system 13.0 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE standardization has taken firm roots in NTPC. Today all The concepts of Total Quality Management (TQM) are NTPC power stations and many Corporate Functions have embedded in NTPC’s working right from daily management been certified under the Quality Management Systems of to strategic management for achieving excellence. The stra- ISO- 9001. All stations have also been certified with ISO- tegic intent of the organization to embrace TQM is to re- 14001 for compliance to environment norms and OHSAS- main competitive with the changing economic scenario in 18001 for compliance to occupational health and safety

107 norms. Some stations have also been certified with SA- ing July ’08 and March ’09 respectively. A no. of energy 8000 for adherence to Corporate Social Responsibility managers and energy auditors from different generation norms. utilities participated and got benefited. NTPC has also started benchmarking with leading inter- NTPC also successfully carried out external energy audit national power utilities in association with North American of the combined cycle power plant of Puducherry Power Electricity Reliability Council (NERC), GADS, USA. Mem- Corporation Ltd., Puducherry during 2008-09. A number of bership of NERC, GADS, USA has been renewed to facili- other bids for conducting energy audits of external utilities tate International benchmarking. Data of NTPC stations have been submitted. on parameters like availability factor, PLF, planned & forced 15.0 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D) outage etc. was compared with NERC-GADS international database. The performance of NTPC stations is at par with Research & Development Centre : and even better than the international utilities. R&D continued to play its main role of providing technical Performance Improvement Projects have been institution- support to all NTPC stations as well as many outside sta- alized in the organization to give impetus to continuous tions and has played a definite role in increasing the avail- improvement culture. Performance Improvement Project ability & reliability of stations. The services provided by R&D of NTPC, Vindhyachal received the prestigious DL Shah have increased manifold in last few years. Award for Economics of Quality in the public sector cat- The important activities of R&D for 2008 - 09 are : egory for the year 2008-09. z R&D has filed nine patent applications in 2007-2009, 14.0 ENERGY CONSERVATION namely - ANN Based Expert System for Health As- In its concern for climate change and sustainable develop- sessment of High Voltage Transformers; Heat Treat- ment, NTPC continued its commitment towards energy ment Technique for Determining Constituents of Wear conservation through proper monitoring of power consump- Particles in Lubricating Oil and Hydraulic Fluids; tion of various major equipments and maintaining good Ready-to-Use Fly Ash Based Product through Set- operational & maintenance practices. During the period of ting Properties Enhancement by Using a Dry Plasti- 01.01.2008 to 31.03.2009, total 132 nos. of in house en- cizer; Fly-ash Based Utensil Cleaning Powder; Lock- ergy audits were carried out at different NTPC power ing device for brake lever for locomotive wagons of projects. MGR; Determination of steam water ratio in water wall tubes of large coal based steam generating units As per its plan NTPC has so far completed installation of using capacitive probe; Determination of steam wa- On Line Energy Management System in its 06 stations and ter ratio in water wall tubes of large coal based steam started using the information captured through this system generating units using resistive probe; A novel meth- for monitoring power consumption of major equipments. Other stations are in advance stage of installation of this odology/process to determine colloidal silica in raw system. & DM water; and Method for online cleaning of fouled PVC fills of cooling towers exposed to air/water borne For effective implementation of EC Act 2001 in NTPC, the dust/bio-fouling. company continued to encourage its executives to attain z R&D is providing extensive support to power plant in qualification of BEE’s Certified Energy Auditor. Till now more improving performance & reliability by way of assess- than 200 NTPC executives have passed the examination ing health of critical components of gas & steam tur- and are looking into energy conservation/ APC reduction bines adopting advanced NDE technologies. potentials in their respective area of work. z R&D developed chemical formulation for corrosion With its continuous efforts on the quality of energy audits, prevention and also improving CW performance by implementation of various energy audit recommendations, developing technologies for cleaning of fouled CT fills. through better operational and maintenance practices and adoption of new technologies, NTPC has been able to z Three papers were published by R&D in International achieve savings worth Rs 62.25 crores during 15 months Journals as indicated below: period from 01.01.2008 to 31.03.2009. i) "Improvement of boiler efficiency and availability NTPC also associated with BEE in conducting two work- by post-operational chemical cleaning – A case study", Dr. Pradeep Jain & Dr. U.C.Bhakta, Power shops on “Adoption of Energy efficient process technolo- Plant Chemistry journal (Germany), Vol. 9 (12), gies & energy management practices in power plants and 2007. implementation of Energy Conservation Act 2001” under Life Long Learning programme at Noida & Simhadri dur- ii) "Fouling control of PVC film type cooling tower

108 fills at power plants", Ashwini Sinha, Materials R&D has made an assessment of technology of Performance (NACE, USA), Feb. 2008. small punch for its application by applying the technique on the high temperature sub-header iii) "A consideration of the real time remnant life as- brought from one of our power plants for deter- sessment of a HRH pipe bend", R. Daga, G. mining material properties. Bandyopadhyay, et al, OMMI, April 2008. iv) Development of method to chemically remove z R&D is providing analytical/investigative support to deposits in generator stator bars of 200 MW units NTPC and other power utilities for preventing com- ponent failures. R&D has developed the method to chemically remove the internal corrosion products and make z R&D has completed following projects under MOU the generator serviceable with improved perfor- with MoP 2007 – 08 and 2008 – 09 mance. i) Enhancement of life of coal burner nozzle tips: v) Modeling of variable coal orifice for coal flow R&D has developed the coating material for optimization – Small scale orifice has been de- burner nozzle tip to get enhanced life of more signed and modeling of variable coal orifice has than 2 years. Coated nozzles have been installed been completed. This will help in improving com- at Dadri since Aug. 2008. bustion. ii) Development of thermal monitoring technique to vi) Lab scale development of technique to determine determine – overheating & life of boiler tubes steam water ratio (online) in boiler tubes – R&D has developed a technique to measure the Sensors based on conductance/resistance have thermal gradient in the water-wall tube to moni- been developed. A test rig has been fabricated tor the temperature of internal and external sur- and Lab experiments on the test rig have been face and evaluate the heat flux to identify the completed. This will help in reducing boiler tube extent of internal and external deposition. leakages. iii) Development of methodology for evaluation of vii) Modeling and simulation of ID fan loading through mechanical properties of critical components of extraction of moisture from flue gases – power plants such as steam turbine rotor, head- ers and pipelines etc through small punch tech- A joint research project has been taken up with nique IIT Delhi. Modeling & simulation of ID fan load-

Manufacturing Ash Bricks in the vicinity of an NTPC Plant

109 ing through extraction of moisture has been com- In area of Artificial Intelligence a "Real time Intelligent pleted and software has been developed for the Advisory System for 500 MW unit" modeling of Simhadri purpose. Around 22- 28% loading can be re- Boiler has been developed in collaboration with NCL Pune duced by extracting around 7% moisture at am- which is under testing & validation. The advisory system is bient conditions. Around 52 tonnes of water can intended to provide on line recommendation to the be available for different usage. operator for boiler efficiency & heat rate improvement. R&D in association with BARC developed and implemented In the field of carbon capture technologies, development of real time Creep monitoring and life consumption of high Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) based process is in temp. pipings at Dadri. The installed system is continu- progress in collaboration with IIT-B, IIP, NEERI, and ously monitoring and evaluating the life consumption of CSMCRI.Cation-modified-zeolite adsorbents have been reheat mainsteam pipes & headers. developed for CO2 capture and are being tested in a bench scale three bed Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) test Energy Technologies Centre : facility developed in collaboration with IIP Dehradun. Two Energy Technologies Centre: NTPC has set up Energy provisional patents on the developed adsorbents have been Technologies (ET) in 2004 with the mandate of becoming filed. On successful demonstration of Bench scale facility a world class Research Institute, for which a state-of-the- a pilot scale facility is envisaged with the help of IIT Bombay. art complex is coming up on 75 acres of land in Greater CFD Model for Combustion & Radiation of Dadri 210 MW Noida. In the first phase 23000 sqm built up space is being developed in collaboration with NCL-Pune. From this model, developed out of this 5500 sqm space is in final stage of a reduced order model shall be developed which will be completion and expected to be fully functional by May/June useful for online analysis of Basic performance. 09. Architectural Design consultancy contract for 17500 sqm built-up space was awarded in Dec. 2008 and Archi- Formation of NTPC Energy Technology Research Alli- tectural design and development is in progress. ance (NETRA) The Centre is working in both fundamental and applied With a view to leverage the Synergy of NTPC’s R&D Cen- research with ultimate objective of developing new tech- tre and Technology Centre, and to bring in more focused nologies targeted towards economic and clear power and approach towards research & technology development, the two centres have been merged in February 2009 on the also towards creating a pool of renowned thoroughbred recommendations of the consultant (Indian Institute of Sci- power scientists and technologists. ence, Bangalore). The merged entity is named “NTPC En- Among the various areas of interest, the main thrust is in ergy Technology research Alliance (NETRA)”. the area of carbon capture technologies, artificial intelli- 16.0 TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS gence, NDE, IGCC technologies, robotics, liquid ammonia cycle power generation through waste heat recovery and The company is constantly looking to introduce new tech- Solar. In addition to it, various technological issues per- nologies in its effort to attain higher levels of efficiency and taining to IGCC is being resolved jointly with BHEL. Tie up economy in its operation. Some of the initiatives taken by with NETL USA on IGCC, advance CFD modeling and other the company are : research areas is also shortly envisaged. z Introduction of 800 MW capacity units : Presently In order to tap the best brains of this country, this centre the largest size of units being set up by the company has networked with 10 leading research and academic in- is 660 MW which are under construction at two loca- stitutes like National Chemical Laboratory-Pune, IIT- tions. Higher size super critical units are planned for Mumbai, IIT-Kharagpur, BARC and HWB for 13 research integrated coal based thermal power projects with projects which are in different stage of development. captive mining in the states of Orissa and Chattisgarh. This technology will not only result in improvement in In area of robotic, Crawler has been developed in collabo- thermal efficiency but also reduce emissions of green- ration with BARC for vertical water wall inspection. After house gases significantly. Such integrated plants integration with NDT sensor the robot will be used for Boiler shall have additional benefits of fuel availability at Tubes thickness survey. Sensor has been procured by lower cost and low project cost due to economy of BARC. Erection and commissioning of sensor is in scale. progress. There after trials will be taken at Lab, which will be followed by Onsite Demonstration. Once Demonstra- z Renewable Energy & Distributed Generation : NTPC tion is satisfactorily carried out and depending on its per- plans to have at least 1000 MW of renewables in its formance, NTPC may buy its own sensors for the deploy- portfolio by 2017. MOU has been signed to form a ment of Robot integrated with sensor in NTPC Plants. joint venture firm to undertake renewable power

110 generation with Asian Development Bank, GE Technology, has been approved by UNFCCC. Energy Financial Services, Kyushu Electric Power ¾ An agreement was signed between MoP (GOI), Co. and Brookfield Renewable Power. NTPC and JICA to implement the joint project with NTPC is setting up off-grid distributed generation power technical assistance of Japanese experts. The project projects in villages around NTPC power plants through a will enable NTPC to interact with Japanese Utilities self sustaining model. 10 such projects have been com- and learn their technologies and practices to further missioned based on biomass, solar pv, micro hydel, etc. improve the efficiency of its power plants and reduce CO2 emissions. ¾ Bids were opened and technical evaluation under progress for 8 MW hydro power plant in NTPC- 17.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT Singrauli (Uttar Pradesh). NTPC is continuously pursuing the objective of its sustain- ¾ An MoU was signed with KPCL for setting up about able power development programme and has taken a num- 500 MW of wind farms in Karnataka. ber of initiatives towards preservation of environment by ¾ DPR is being prepared for 10 MW solar field addi- providing the required state-of-the-art pollution control sys- tion in Anta in Rajasthan. tems, strict environment monitoring and judicious use of natural resources such as coal, gas, water and land. ¾ NIT issued for Feasibility Report preparation for ap- proximate 25 MW solar energy based project at High efficiency Electro-static Precipitators (ESPs) with NTPC Singrauli/ Rihand. efficiency of the order of 99.9% or higher and advanced control systems have been provided in all coal based plants ¾ In Principal approval received from Uttarakhand Gov- to keep Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) below the ernment for feasibility study in Tapoban area for geo- permissible level of 150 mg/Nm3. All coming up new plants thermal based project. are being provided with ESPs designed for outlet dust ¾ 1.5 MW Biomass gasification based power plant at burden of below 100 mg/Nm3. Performance enhancement NTPC Vindhyachal- Detail Project Report prepared. of ESPs operating over the years have been carried out by Thrust on Developing and Adopting New Technologies : augmentation of ESP Fields, retrofit of Advanced ESP Controllers and adoption of sound O&M practices. Flue Gas ¾ NTPC’s Research and technology development wing, Conditioning (FGC) system has also been provided NETRA (NTPC Energy Technology and Research Al- at our old Units which is helping in reduction of SPM liance) to focus on research and technology devel- emissions below statutory limits as and when coal quality opment related to green power. is deteriorating. ¾ In the domain of CO2 fixation and utilization, NETRA is In the area of water management, the organization has actively pursuing biological route using marine implemented the concept of 3Rs - Reduce, Recycle & Re- algae which are expected to yields 30 times more than use in its power stations. Provision of advanced treatment the conventional energy plantation of jathropha and ratanjot for producing bio- fuels, along with national facilities in its Liquid Waste Treatment Plants (LWTP), labs. Feasibility to set up a 1500 sq.mtr size demon- installation of recycling systems for ash pond effluent called stration plant at Simhadri TPS is being explored. Ash Water Recirculation System (AWRS) and installation / operation of closed cycle condenser cooling water systems ¾ NTPC has decided to set aside 1.0 % of its PAT for with higher Cycle of Concentration (COC) are some of the research and technology development including 0.5% measures implemented in most of its stations. With for research activities related to ‘clean coal’ and implementation of improved cooling water treatment climate change initiatives. system, NTPC has achieved operating COC of 4.5 to 5.0 ¾ Inducting Flue Gas Desulphurising (FGD) technology against design COC of 1.65 to 2.0 at gas based combined in the coal based power plant at Bongaigaon (3x250 cycle power plants at Kawas and Gandhar. This has MW), expected to be operational during 11th plan. resulted in considerable reduction in fresh water intake of the order of 20 to 30% and reduction in effluent discharge ¾ North Karanpura STPP, Loharinag Pala HEPP and from the power plants after effective treatment and Tapovan Vishnugad HEPP received Host Country monitoring. approval from National CDM Authority. The method- ology (namely consolidated baseline and monitoring Ash Pond Management is another area of concern in coal methodology for new grid connected fossil fuel fired based Thermal Power Plants since poor quality coals hav- power plants using less GHG intensive technology) ing high ash contents are available for power generation in prepared for the first time by NTPC for Super Critical these stations. Ash dykes are engineered to ensure that all

111 safety & environmental issues are addressed at design from the stations. stage itself. Multi-lagoon ash ponds with provision of over Achieved ash utilization of 56.7% i.e. 24.4 million tons of flow Lagoons and garlanding arrangement for change over ash during the year 2008-09. Issue of fly ash to cement of ash slurry feed points have been provided for effective and concrete industry this year has been 10 million tons settlement of ash particles. Water sprinklers have been which is 15 % more than last year. provided in the Ash Pond areas for control of fugitive dust. As a result of pursuing sound environment management As a proactive measure and to effectively utilize bio-de- systems and practices, all NTPC stations have been certi- gradable solid wastes generated in NTPC project canteens fied with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 by reputed Na- and townships, a pilot scale Bio–methanation Plant has tional and International certifying agencies. been set up at Faridabad in order to convert the waste into useful energy and bio-fertilizer. NTPC has adopted advanced and high efficiency technolo- gies such as super critical boilers for the up-coming In order to monitor key environmental parameters of stack Greenfield projects (e.g Barh, North Karanpura etc). The emissions, ambient air and effluents continuously on real company is also supplementing the high ash Indian coals time basis, automation in monitoring techniques has been with washed/beneficiated coals and imported low ash coals taken up in NTPC. 61 Nos. of Continuous Ambient Air Qual- in its operating plants. Washed coals are in regular use at ity Monitoring System (AAQMS) are presently under final Dadri and Badarpur. Presently, good quality imported coals stage of commissioning at 20 stations located all over In- of around 5-8% of total coal feed are also in use at some of dia. our stations namely Simhadri, Ramagundam, Talcher NTPC has been taking up a number of scientific studies Kaniha and Kahalgaon. The above measures have not only proactively through reputed Institutes/ Consultants and the contributed to conservation of precious natural resources following studies have been completed at the stations : and but also to reduction in CO2 emissions and thereby helping reducing global warming. ¾ “Human health risk assessment study” was con- ducted at Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power NTPC has been adjudged the winner of the prestigious Project, Kayamkulam and Kawas. The observa- “Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Gov- tions revealed that there is no adverse effect on ernance” for the year 2008. Talcher Thermal Power Station has received the “Pollution Control Excellence Award for flora, fauna and human beings. Further, this the year 2008 from the Orissa State Pollution Control Board. study has also been taken up at Ramagundam. NTPC has received the Water Digest Award for 2008-09 in ¾ Studies on “Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste the Category “Best Water Management – Public Sectors in Management” conducted at Ramagundam, India”. The Award is supported by UNESCO & Ministry of Vindhyachal, Jhanor Gandhar and Auraiya have Water Resources, Government of India. helped in better handling, treatment and safe dis- 18.0 WEB BASED MONITORING SYSTEM posal of the wastes in an environmentally sound A web based monitoring system has been developed in manner. house for Dadri as a pilot project, under which PERT net- ¾ Water Balance and Conservation Studies were work of the project has been put up on Primavera to facili- conducted at a number of stations which have tate interlinking of various activities for analyzing delays for helped in overall water management and ex- enabling us to take timely corrective action. Data prepara- plored further potential for water conservation at tion and linking with MNW is completed. these stations. Prototype testing was done, wherein, it was deliberated that ¾ As a post operational impact assessment exer- linking with monitoring system of BHEL is required, which has been done. cise, Fly Ash Leachate Study was conducted at Ramagundam, Rihand, Talcher Thermal and Apart from this a Central Project Monitoring Centre at Badarpur which reveals that there is no contami- NTPC’s Corporate Centre is being developed in Core-7 of nation of ground water due to leaching of heavy SCOPE Complex to supplement the elaborate Integrated metals from ash dykes. Project Monitoring System already in place at site as well as in Corporate Centre. The company is undertaking afforestation covering vast areas of land in and around its projects and till date has 19.0 MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE-IMPLEMENTATION planted more than 18.50 million trees throughout the coun- OF ERP try which has not only contributed to the aesthetics but also NTPC believes in keeping pace with latest technology and has been serving as a “sink” for the pollutants released acquiring the latest know-how, in line with its growth and

112 diversification plans. The company has implemented agement Plans are reviewed and regular mock drills are Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) covering most of the conducted at all the Projects / Stations to familiarize the processes of the organization at all its locations. The ERP employees and to meet any emergency. Workplace moni- package-SAP has been implemented across all locations toring and medical examination of the employees are be- of NTPC and its subsidiaries. In addition to the core ing carried out to create safe working conditions at work business processes and Employee Self Service (ESS) place. functionality, ERP solution also includes e-procurement, Looking into the necessity and to ensure the best Health Knowledge Management, Business Intelligence, Document and Safety performance and the accident free environment, Management, and Workflow etc. all NTPC Projects / Stations have obtained the OHSAS / The SAP implementation in NTPC has been honored with IS-18001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Sys- SAP ACE award in 2007 for best implementation in Utilities tems) certification. and in 2008 as SAP Special recognition Award. NTPC has won the “Golden Peacock Occupational Health The company has also extended interaction through video & Safety Award” for the year 2008”. This is in recognition of conferencing for various locations of organization. implementation of Occupational Health & Safety standards in the Organization. 20.0 SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT Ramagundam, Dadri, Simhadri, Talcher (K), Rajiv Gandhi NTPC has adopted the following vision statement on sus- (Kayamkulam) & Anta stations have won the “Safety Inno- tainable energy development: vation Award 2008” for implementing innovative, Safety and “Going Higher on Generation, lowering GHG intensity” Quality Procedures and Practices. The award is instituted A multi-dimensional approach is proposed to be by the Safety and Quality forum of Institution of Engineers adopted covering reduction of CO2 intensity through (India). fuel portfolio management, adoption of state-of-the-art Auraiya, Jhanor Gandhar and Kawas have won the Safety technology and special thrust on renewable energy Awards of Govt. of India National Safety Awards for the sources; developing green building space within Company’s year 2006. These Awards were presented in September premises; spearheading awareness campaign nationally to 2008 at New Delhi. Auraiya has received two Safety Awards orient people at large to support and contribute to for lowest average frequency rate of accidents and Acci- measures for sustainable energy development; dent Free Year and Dadri has received for accident Free strengthening Government’s efforts for dissemination and Year for the year 2006. adoption of cleaner technologies by the stakeholders, engaging future generation into the cause of promoting Rihand, Anta, Auraiya, Kawas, Simhadri, Barh, clean and green energy through awareness programmes Kayamkulam and Talcher (Kaniha) received the “Greentech conducted in schools like tree plantation, environment Safety Award 2009”. These awards will be received in May quizzes etc. 2009. NTPC would allocate up to 0.5% of distributable profit 22.0 AWARDS AND ACCOLADES annually for undertaking/ sponsoring research leading to sustainable energy development. NTPC has a strong work ethics and it lays great emphasis on culture building. NTPC employs over 24000 persons. 21.0 SAFETY NTPC has been consistently getting various Productivity, Occupational Safety and Health at Workplace is one of the Shram, Environment and Safety Awards. NTPC has been concerns & utmost importance is given to provide the safe recipient of various other awards also. Major awards and working environment and create Safety awareness among rankings received by NTPC during the year 2008-09 so far the employees. Safe methods are practiced in all areas of are as under : Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Construction & Erec- ¾ International Project Management Award tion (C&E) activities. Safety clauses in general conditions (IPMA)-2008 silver medal for Project Excellence of contracts for C&E and O&M activities are revised and for Vindhyachal –Stage III (2x500 MW). being implemented. Regular plant inspections, internal and external safety audits are carried out at each Project / Sta- ¾ Institute of Chartered Accountants has awarded tion. Safety training to employees and contract workers is a Silver Shield Award for Excellence in Financial our culture. Reporting for the year 2007-08 in the category of Infrastructure & Construction sector. Workers Participation in Safety Management is promoted through Safety Committees, Safety Circles, Safety ¾ NTPC ranked 317th in the Forbes Global 2000 Taskforces and Safety Stewards Schemes. Disasters Man- biggest companies for the year 2009, a quan- 113 tum jump of 94 places from 411th rank in 2008 NTPC stations namely Ramagundam, list. Vindhyachal and Badarpur. ‘Significant Achieve- ¾ Ranked No. 1 in Independent Power Producer ment’ to Ramagundam and ‘Strong Commitment (IPP) & Energy Trader in Asia & 15th in overall to Excel’ award to Vindhyachal and Badarpur. performance in the Asia region in the Platts Top ¾ Most Valuable PSU by the premier Investment 250 Global Energy Company list. Journal Dalal Street at the First DSIJ Awards ¾ Corporate Award 2008 for Sectoral Excellence Ceremony held in New Delhi. by Dun & Bradstreet. ¾ CII –ITC Sustainability awards 2008 to Farakka ¾ Ranked number ONE in the category 'Best and Faridabad in the category “Certificate of com- Workplaces for Large Organizations' and num- mendation for strong Commitment” for exemplary ber eight overall for the year 2008 by Great performance in environmental economic social Places to Work Institute’s India chapter in col- dimension. laboration with Economic Times. ¾ “Infrastructure Excellence Award” to Talcher- ¾ Honorary Fellowship Award by Centre for Ex- Kaniha Stage-II by E-18 Association with CNBC- cellence in Project Management and Project TV 18. Management Award to Shri R.S Sharma, CMD, NTPC for his outstanding leadership and com- ¾ ‘India Power Award 2008’ in the category of ‘En- mitment in Project Management. ergy Efficiency’ to NTPC- CenPEEP (Centre for Power Efficiency & Environment Protection) con- ¾ Best CFO in the Public Sector category to ferred by Council of Power Utilities. Shri A.K. Singhal, Director (Finance), NTPC Ltd for his exemplary contribution in the expansion ¾ Star Company of the year in the category of Pub- of NTPC Limited and his outstanding role in en- lic Sector Undertaking by . suring effective governance and managing vari- ¾ IEEMA Power Awards for Excellence in Project ous aspects of the business by the Institute of Execution-Thermal –First prize to Vindhyachal Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Stage III and Second Prize in Excellence in De- ¾ “CII-EXIM Excellence Award 2008” to three centralized Distribution.

114 LIST OF NTPC COMMISSIONED STATIONS/PROJECTS I. COAL BASED PROJECTS Annexure-I S.No. Project State Installed Capacity (MW) 1. Singrauli I & II UP 2000 2. Korba I & II Chhattisgarh 2100 3. Ramagundam I, II & III AP 2600 4. Farakka-I & II WB 1600 5. Vindhyachal-I, II & III MP 3260 6. Rihand-I & II UP 2000 7. Kahalgaon-I & II Bihar 1840 8. NCTPP-I, Dadri UP 840 9. Talcher I & II Orissa 3000 10. Talcher TPS Orissa 460 11. Unchahar-I, II & III UP 1050 12. Simhadri AP 1000 13. Tanda TPS UP 440 14. Badarpur Delhi 705 15. Sipat-II Chattisgarh 1000 Total (Coal) 23895

* Two more 500 MW units of Stage-II under construction. ** One more 500 MW unit of Stage-II under construction. 1980 MW Stage-I also under construction

II. COMBINED CYCLE GAS/ LIQUID FUEL BASED PROJECTS

S.No. Project State Installed Capacity (MW) 1. Auraiya-I UP 652 2. Anta-I Rajasthan 413 3. Kawas-I Gujarat 645 4. Dadri UP 817 5. Jhanor-Gandhar-I Gujarat 648 6. RGCCPP Kayamkulam-I Kerala 350 7. Faridabad Haryana 430 Total (Gas) 3955

III. POWER PROJECTS UNDER JOINT VENTURES

S.No. Project (JV) State Installed Capacity (MW) 1. Rourkela (NSPCL) Orissa 120 2. Durgapur (NSPCL) West Bengal 120 3. Bhilai (NSPCL) Chhattisgarh 574 4 Ratnagiri (RGPPL) Maharashtra 1480 Total (under JVs ) 2294 GRAND TOTAL (Coal + Gas + Hydro) 30144

115 DETAILS OF ONGOING AND NEW PROJECTS OF NTPC AS ON 31.03.2009 I. COAL BASED PROJECTS Annexure-II S.No. Name of the project (Fuel)/State Capacity Capacity addition (MW) in XI Plan/XII Plan A Ongoing projects 1 Kahalgaon-II, Phase-II (Coal)/Bihar 500 500 2 Sipat-I (Coal)/Chhattisgarh 1980 1980 3 Barh-I (Coal)/Bihar 1980 1980 4 Korba-III (Coal)/Chhattisgarh. 500 500 5 Farakka-III(Coal)/West Bengal 500 500 6 NCTPP-II(Coal)/ Uttar Pradesh 980 980 7 Simhadri-II(Coal)/Andhra Pradesh 1000 1000 8 Vallur(Coal)/Tamil Nadu - JV with TNEB 1000 1000 9 Indira Gandhi STPP, Jhajjar (Coal)/ Haryana- JV with HPGCL & IPGCL 1500 1500 10 Nabinagar (Coal)/Bihar – JV with Railways 1000 1000 11 Bongaigaon(Coal)/Assam, 750 750 12 Mauda(Coal)/ Maharashtra 1000 1000 13 Barh-II(Coal)/Bihar 1320 1320 14 Rihand-III(Coal)/Uttar Pradesh 1000 1000 15 Vindhyachal-IV(Coal)/Madhya Pradesh 1000 1000 16 Koldam (Hydro)/ Himachal Pradesh 800 800 17 Loharinag Pala (Hydro)/ Uttarakhand 600 600 18 Tapovan Vishnugad (Hydro)/ Uttarakhand 520 520 Sub Total – A 17930 B Projects for which Main Plant bids have been received/invited 1 Vallur(Coal)/Tamil Nadu - JV with TNEB 500 500 2 North Karanpura(Coal)/Jharkhand 1980 1980 3. Lata Tapovan* (Hydro)/ Uttarakhand 171 171 4. Rammam-III* (Hydro)/ West Bengal 120 120 5 Renewable Energy (Wind) 100 100 Sub Total – B 2871 C Projects for which FR/DPR is ready, clearance/approval in process 1. Muzaffarpur Exp. (Coal)/ Bihar-(JV with BSEB) 500 500 2 Kawas-II, Gujarat 1300 1300 3 Jhanor Gandhar-II, Gujarat 1300 1300 4 Rupsiyabagar Khasiyabara (Hydro), Uttarakhand 261 261 5 Meja (Coal)/ Uttar Pradesh – JV with UPRVUN 1320 1320 6 Solapur (Coal)/ Maharashtra 1320 1320 7 Tanda-II(Coal)/ Uttar Pradesh 1320 1320 8 RGCCPP-II # (Gas)/Kerala 1950 1950 Sub Total – C 9271 GRAND TOTAL A+B+C 30072 * To be implemented by NTPC Hydro Ltd. # FR to be updated after fuel tie-up.

116 CHAPTER - 22.2 NHPC LIMITED

NHPC LIMITED Electrification Corporation Ltd. (REC) for formulation and implementation of projects under the programme of NHPC Limited (earlier known as National Hydroelectric accelerated electrification of one lakh villages and one crore Power Corporation Ltd.) is a Schedule “A” Mini-Ratna households. NHPC has also entered into an agreement with Enterprise of the Government of India with an authorized the Ministry of Rural Development for development and share capital of Rs. 15,000 Crore and an investment base maintenance of rural access roads in six districts of Bihar of more than Rs. 30,800 Crore. NHPC was set up in 1975 under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, a 100% centrally and has now become the largest organization for hydro sponsored scheme. Works are in progress on these power development in India, with capabilities to undertake schemes. all the activities from conceptualization to commissioning of Hydro Projects. The main objects of NHPC include, to PROJECTS UNDER OPERATION plan, promote and organize an integrated and efficient NHPC has so far commissioned 13 hydroelectric projects development of power in all its aspects through Conventional with aggregate installed capacity of 5175 MW which includes and Non Conventional Sources in India and Abroad and 2 projects with total installed capacity of 1520 MW in Joint transmission, distribution, trading and sale of power Venture with Govt. of Madhya Pradesh. The list of power generated at stations. NHPC has signed an MoU with Rural stations under operation is as under:

S. No. Name of Project State Installed Capacity (MW) 1 Bairasiul Himachal Pradesh 180 2 Loktak Manipur 105 3 Salal-I & II Jammu & Kashmir 690 4 Tanakpur Uttarakhand 120 5 Chamera-I Himachal Pradesh 540 6 Uri-I Jammu & Kashmir 480 7 Rangit Sikkim 60 8 Chamera-II Himachal Pradesh 300 9 Dhauliganga-I Uttarakhand 280 10 Dulhasti Jammu & Kashmir 390 11 Teesta-V Sikkim 510 12 Indirasagar (JV) Madhya Pradesh 1000 13 Omkareshwar (JV) Madhya Pradesh 520 Total 5175 In addition to above, NHPC has commissioned 3 projects namely Kalpong (5.25 MW) in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Sippi (4 MW) & Kambang (6 MW - 2 units out of 3 units commissioned so far) in Arunachal Pradesh on turnkey / deposit basis.

GENERATION AND CAPACITY INDEX (CI) FROM NHPC POWER STATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2008-09 (FIGURES IN MUs)

Name of Power Installed Actual Generation Capacity Index Station/ Project Capacity (MW) for the Year 2008-09 During 2008-09 (Including Auxiliary Consumption and Transformation loss) in MUs BAIRASIUL 180 673.09 93.14 LOKTAK *90 498.12 87.52 SALAL 690 3009.05 98.50

117 TANAKPUR 94.2 427.98 92.85 CHAMERA-I 540 2142.22 97.64 URI 480 3032.11 100.00 RANGIT 60 332.76 90.86 CHAMERA-II 300 1372.44 98.45 DHAULIGANGA 280 1116.56 89.95 DULHASTI 390 2198.52 96.05 TEESTA-V 510 1886.75 75.50 TOTAL 3614.2 16689.60 93.61

PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The Corporation is presently engaged in construction of 11 hydro electric projects with total capacity of 4622 MW. The list of these projects is as under:

S.No. Name of the Project State/ UT/ Country Installed Capacity (MW) 1. SEWA – II J&K 120 2. TEESTA LOW DAM-III West Bengal 132 3. URI-II J&K 240 4. TEESTA LOW DAM-IV West Bengal 160 5. CHAMERA-III H.P. 231 6. NIMOO BAZGO J&K 45 7. PARBATI-III H.P. 520 8. PARBATI-II H.P. 800 9. CHUTAK J&K 44 10. SUBANSIRI LOWER Ar. Pradesh 2000 11. KISHANGANGA J&K 330 Total 4622 The Status of ongoing projects ending March 2009 is given below: 1. Sewa HE Project Stage-II (120 MW), J & K be completed by Feb. 2010. Dam Concreting nearly completed. HRT excavation 3. Uri HE Project, Stage-II (240 MW), J&K completed and 6667m (66%) out of 10084m overt lining HRT heading and benching excavation completed except has been completed. Excavation, erection of liner & 53m which will be taken up after completion of Surge Shaft concreting for Vertical Pressure shaft, Upper & Lower widening and concrete lining are in progress. Heading of Horizontal Pressure Shaft completed and Liner erection of TRT completed except 49m TRT outlet portion and Penstock of 752m out of 826m has been completed. Power benching is in progress. Power House excavation House concreting is nearly complete. Boxing up of all the completed & concreting is in progress. Erection of 2 nos. three units completed and Auxiliaries is in progress. draft tubes completed and in other 2 units in progress. Earth Erection of switchyard is in progress. The project is mat in all units completed. Erection of EOT crane in service expected to be commissioned by Oct. 2009. bay completed. Design & Engineering and fabrication of 2. Teesta Low Dam Project, Stage-III (132 MW), West E&M and HM works are in progress. The project is Bengal expected to be commissioned by February 2011. In Barrage Bays 3 to 7, Intake and PH, excavation is 4. Teesta Low Dam Project, Stage-IV (160MW), West completed and concreting is in progress. Supply and Bengal erection of E&M and HM components is in progress. During Major part of excavation for Dam component & Energy flash floods in July’07, entire work area got flooded causing Dissipaters, PH, Cellular wall and TRC has been completed. a severe setback to the progress of works and delaying Excavation and concreting of Cellular Wall completed. the completion of Project. The Project is now expected to Excavation and 47.95% concreting of Power House

118 completed. The project is expected to be commissioned Shaft is in progress. In TRT, 89.20% excavation has been by December 2010. completed. Power House excavation is in progress. Design & Engineering are in progress for HM and E&M works. The 5. Chamera HE Project, Stage-III (231MW), H.P project is expected to be completed by November 2010. 94% Dam excavation and 26% Dam Concreting has been completed so far. HRT excavation completed and 2181m 8. Parbati HE Project, Stage-II (800 MW), H.P (14%) out of 15995m overt lining has been completed. So far 100% excavation & 54.72% Dam concreting has Excavation of Vertical Pressure shaft, Surge Shaft is in been done. In HRT, excavation of 81.90% and concrete progress. Excavation of Power House completed and its lining of 22% length have been completed. During Nov.’06 concreting is in progress. 92% excavation of TRT in HRT face-4, the TBM was partly buried due to heavy completed. EOT Crane at Service bay commissioned and ingress of silt and water, causing total stoppage of work. erection of E&M component for Unit-1, Unit-2 & Unit-3 is in Refurbishment of TBM has been completed. Agency for progress. Erection of Pressure Shaft bottom liner is in treatment of strata ahead of TBM has been finalised and progress. The project is expected to be completed by TBM is to start in February 2010. Excavation of both Inclined August 2010. Pressure Shafts has been completed. In Powerhouse, full excavation and 14% concreting had been completed but in 6. Nimoo Bazgo HE Project (45MW), J&K Feb.’07, failure of PH back hill slope caused a setback to The Project is situated near Leh in J&K. The works are the works. Slope Stabilization works are in progress. Supply progressing satisfactorily in spite of difficult conditions and of E&M and HM components is in progress. The Project is sub- zero temperature. Excavation of Dam completed and to be completed by Mar.’13. concreting is in progress. PH excavation and concreting upto crane beam level completed. The project is expected 9. Chutak HE Project (44MW), J&K to be completed by August 2010. The Project is situated in Kargil Region of J&K. The works are progressing satisfactorily in spite of difficult conditions 7. Parbati HE Project, Stage-III (520MW), H.P and sub- zero temperature. Barrage & Power House Excavation for Rockfill Dam completed and rockfilling above excavation completed and concreting is in progress. About EL 1300m is in progress. In HRT, 71.60% excavation has 86.54% HRT excavation completed and lining is in progress. been completed. Slashing of Pressure Shaft and Surge The project is expected to be completed by February 2011.

Shri S. K. Garg, CMD, NHPC Limited presenting dividend cheque to Shri Sushilkumar Shinde, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power in the Presence of Shri Jairam Ramesh, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Commerce and Power, Shri Anil Razdan, Secretary (Power), Govt. of India and Shri A. B. L Srivastava, Director (Finance), NHPC Limited

119 10. Subansiri (Lower) HE Project (2000 MW) Ar. 11. Kishanganga HE Project (330 MW), J&K Pradesh. Clearance for revised Cost Estimate of Rs 3642.04 crores Major civil works contracts were awarded in December ’03 with scheduled completion in 84 months (i.e. by Jan.’16) but work could start only after final forest clearance was has been given on 14.1.09. Letter of acceptance for award accorded on 12th October 2004 by MOEF.. 67.25% of the project has been issued by NHPC on 22.1.09 in favour excavation of Horizontal Pressure Shaft completed. In of M/s Kishanganga Consortium (HCC-Halcrow) for turnkey Jan.’08, Power House backhill slope failed which execution. Land acquisition is under process. Mobilization necessitated change in design and Surge Chamber has and survey work has been started at site by contractor. now been replaced with eight inclined Surge Tunnels. Slope Departmental excavation of Diversion Tunnel initiated and treatment in PH is under progress. 36.42% HRT excavation completed. The project is expected to be commissioned 208m completed. J&K Govt. on 27.5.08 has accorded by Dec. 2012. revised forest clearance to the project.

Proposed XIth Plan Capacity addition Programme NHPC had proposed to add 12 Projects with installed Capacity of 5322 MW during XIth Plan which includes projects of 520 MW in joint venture with Govt. of Madhya Pradesh (MP), Gist of projects is as under.

S.No. Name of the Project State/ UT/ Country Installed Capacity (MW) 1 Teesta-V Sikkim 510 2 Parbati-II Himachal Pradesh 800 ( may likely to be commissioned in the XII plan). 3 Sewa-II Jammu & Kashmir 120 4 Teesta Low Dam - III West Bengal 132 5 Subansiri Lower Arunachal Pradesh 2000 (may likely to be commissioned in the XII plan) 6 Uri - II Jammu & Kashmir 240 7 Chamera-III Himachal Pradesh 231 8 Parbati-III Himachal Pradesh 520 9 Teesta Low Dam – IV West Bengal 160 10 Nimoo Bazgo Jammu & Kashmir 45 11 Chutak Jammu & Kashmir 44 12 Omkareshwar (JV) Madhya Pradesh 520 TOTAL 5322 Omkareshwar Project (520 MW) and Teesta-V (510 MW) projects have already been commissioned. PROJECTS UNDER GOVT. CLEARANCE / SANCTION Projects with aggregate capacity of 7151 MW are awaiting Govt. Approval / statutory clearances. The list of these projects is as under: S.No. Name of the Project State/ UT/ Country Installed Capacity (MW) 1 Loktak Downstream $ Manipur 66 2 Kotli Bhel-IA Uttarakhand 195 3 Kotli Bhel-IB Uttarakhand 320 4 Kotli Bhel-II Uttarakhand 530 5 Dibang Arunachal Pradesh 3000 6 Pakal Dul & other projects $$ Jammu & Kashmir 2100 7 Teesta-IV Sikkim 520 TOTAL 6731 $ Joint Venture project between NHPC and Govt. of Manipur $$ now to be executed by Joint Venture project amongst Jammu Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Ltd, NHPC Ltd. and PTC India Ltd.

120 The status of project under Government clearance / environmental clearance. The PIB has recommendedd the sanction is given below: project. 1. Loktak Downstream (66 MW) Manipur: 5. Lakhwar Vyasi (420 MW), Uttarakhand Promoters’ Agreement has been signed between NHPC DRR of Lakhwar Vyasi project was prepared by NHPC Govt. and Govt. of Manipur on 26.09.08. NHPC has sent final of Uttaranchal have alloted the project for implementation draft of Memorandum of Association and Articles of to Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. NHPC has been Association to Government of Manipur for their approval. authorized to seek reimbursement of expenditure already Approval / consent is awaited. EIA & EMP studies are under incurred on preparation of DPR etc. progress. 6. Dibang Multipurpose (3000 MW), Arunachal 2. Kotli Bhel IA (195 MW), Uttarakhand Pradesh Techno economic clearance has been accorded by CEA. Revised MOA between NHPC and Govt. of Arunachal The project has received no objection from Ministry of Pradesh has been signed for executing the project on Defence. Environmental clearance has been accorded by ownership basis by NHPC. CEA has accorded concurrence Ministry of Environment and Forest. The forest clearance to the project. PIB in its meeting has recommended the is yet to be received. project for consideration of Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA) subject to certain observations and The Project has been recommended by the PIB for suggestions. Government sanction. EIA & EMP Reports have been submitted to MOEF for 3. Kotli Bhel IB (320 MW), Uttarakhand initiating process of Public Consultation. Forest clearance Techno economic clearance has been accorded by CEA. is also under process. Public hearing for lower Dibang Valley The project has received no objection from Ministry of district has been held however for Dibang Valley district, it Defence. Environmental clearance has been accorded by could not be held due to protest by the local people. Forest Ministry of Environment and Forest. The forest clearance clearance proposal has been submitted to the State Govt. is yet to be received. Land identified for compensatory afforestation till date is The Project has been recommended by the PIB for 4743.5 ha. and balance land i.e., about 5369.5 ha. is yet to Government sanction. be identified. 4. Kotli Bhel II (530 MW), Uttarakhand 7. Pakal Dul (1000 MW), J&K Techno Economic Clearance has been accorded by CEA. An MoU has been signed amongst JKSPDC, NHPC Ltd. The project has received no objection from Ministry of and PTC to develop Pakal-Dul and other hydroelectric Defence. Ministry of Environment has also accorded projects in the Chenab River Basin of J&K with aggregate

1000 MW Indira Sagar Power Station (Madhya Pradesh)-Dam

121 installed capacity of 2100 MW through a Joint Venture Company. Working Group to finalize/complete the modalities of JVC has been constituted. 8. Teesta-IV (520 MW) Sikkim Implementation agreement was signed on 01.03.06 between NHPC and Govt. of Sikkim. NHPC has applied for forest environment clearance for pre-construction activities and approval of terms of reference for EIA study. DPR of the project has been submitted to CEA on 31.03.08. CEA is, however, of the view that DPR of the project needs review and revision. Balance Survey & Investigation for DPR revision is under progress. PROJECTS UNDER FR / DPR PREPARATION 9 projects with installed capacity of 7255 MW are under Survey & Investigation for preparation of FR / DPR:

S.No. Name of Project State Installed Capacity (MW) 1 Bursar Jammu & Kashmir 1020 2 Chungar Chal Uttarakhand 240 3 Garba Tawaghat Uttarakhand 630 4 Kharmoli Lumti Tulli Uttarakhand 55 5 Lachen Sikkim 210 6 Tawang-I Arunachal Pradesh 750 7 Tawang-II Arunachal Pradesh 750 8 Subansiri Middle Arunachal Pradesh 1600 9 Subansiri Upper Arunachal Pradesh 2000 TOTAL 7255

PROJECTS IN NORTH-EAST AND SIKKIM In North-East, NHPC has already commissioned Loktak project (installed capacity of 105 MW) in Manipur, which is under operation. Subansiri Lower project (2000 MW) in Arunachal Pradesh is under active construction. 2 projects (including 1 project in joint venture) with total aggregate capacity of 3066 MW, are under Govt. Sanction / clearance. In addition, 4 projects with total aggregate capacity of 5100 MW are under FR / DPR stage. List of NHPC projects in North East is as follows:

S.No. Name of Project State Installed Capacity (MW) Under Operation 1 Loktak Manipur 105 Under Construction 1 Subansiri Lower Arunachal Pradesh 2000 Under Govt. Clearance / Sanction 1 Loktak Downstream$$ Manipur 66 2 Dibang Arunachal Pradesh 3000 Under FR/ DPR Preparation 1 Tawang-I Arunachal Pradesh 750 2 Tawang-II Arunachal Pradesh 750 3 Subansiri Middle Arunachal Pradesh 1600 4 Subansiri Upper Arunachal Pradesh 2000 TOTAL 10271 $$ Joint Venture project between NHPC and Govt. of Manipur

122 Sikkim is under Govt. Sanction / clearance. In addition, one In Sikkim, NHPC has already commissioned Rangit project with installed capacity of 210 MW is under (60 MW) and Teesta-V (510 MW) projects which are under FR / DPR stage. List of NHPC projects in Sikkim is as operation. One project with installed capacity of 520 MW follows:

S.No. Name of Project State Installed Capacity (MW) Under Operation 1 Rangit Sikkim 60 2 Teesta-V Sikkim 510 Under Govt. Clearance / Sanction 1 Teesta-IV Sikkim 520 Under FR/ DPR Preparation 1 Lachen Sikkim 210 TOTAL 1300

COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE CORPORATION State Governments / beneficiaries in payment of interest on bonds and long term advances. During the financial year 2008-09, 99.69 % realization has been achieved (Rs. 2420.36 Crores realized against the R&D ACTIVITIES bills raised amounting to Rs. 2427.98 Cr.). As on 31st March, The following activities have been taken up during the year 2009, the outstanding dues for more than 60 days are Rs. 2008-09. The status of the activities as on 31.03.2009 is 2.59 Cr. in respect of J&K PDC. Also, there is no default by given below:-

S.No. Activity Status as on 31.03.2009 1 Energy audit of Power Stations With a view to assess & optimize the power station’s performance, Energy Audit of NHPC Power Stations is being conducted. In the current financial year (2008-09), Energy audit of Uri-I & Chamera-II power stations have been completed. Final report on energy Audit of Uri-I and Chamera-II power stations has been received from CPRI. The recommendations suggested by CPRI to improve the energy saving measures are being implemented by the power stations.

2 3.75 MW Durgaduani Mini Tidal An MOU has been made on 28th February 2007 between West Power Project, Sunderbans, Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency under Ministry of West Bengal Power, Govt. of West Bengal and NHPC Limited to update DPR and to execute the 3.75 MW DMTPP (Durgaduani mini tidal power project). NHPC has submitted the updated DPR to WBREDA on 02.11.2007. A letter of intent has been received from WBREDA for execution of the project as per DPR. Now WBREDA have issued revised LOI vide letter dated 05.08.2008. International Competitive Bidding (ICB) for turnkey execution has been floated in November 2008.

3 R&D Projects under National ™ Development of Silt Erosion Resistant Material for Turbines of Perspective Plan (NPP) Hydro Generators A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) and NHPC for development of Silt Resistant Material for elongation of service life of underwater components. The representative of the lead agency M/s NML Jamshedpur visited

123 the NHPC power stations & inspect the damaged underwater turbine components and collected the sample of damaged component for characterization of the existing base material. Work is under progress.

™ New Project Proposals As requested by CEA, NHPC has submitted the following project proposals for their consideration to be taken up under National Perspective Plan for R&D. 1. Ecological study of Hydro Reservoirs to estimate the Green House Gas emission from hydro Reservoirs. 2. Flow through downstream of Dam and barrage for sustaining aquatic &other requirements. 3. Method for Accurate Assessment of under ground geology upto 03 kms. 4. Compilation of data and correlation between catogeries of rocks in Himalayan geology and excavation rates of tunnels in various hydro projects. 5. Tunnelling in water charged zones under high hydrostatic pressure. The above proposals were discussed during 12th meeting of Standing Committee wherein Chairman, CEA approved the proposal at Sl no.5 and the work for the said project has been started by NHPC.

4 Development of Geothermal Power NHPC have been engaged as the nodal agency by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for development of Geothermal Power in India. An Expert Group consisting of representatives from CEA, MNRE, NHPC, GSI, NGRI & M/s Geo-syndicate was constituted to examine & compile the information available with various agencies involved in the areas of geothermal energy for assessment and development of the geothermal potential at the Puga valley, J&K. The Expert Group submitted its recommendations on development of Puga Geothermal fields to MNRE in May 2008. Further NHPC has been entrusted with the phase-I work of preparation of DPR and setting up of 2 to 5 MW geothermal plant at Puga. Based on the budgetary offer received from Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) and consulting firms, a proposal has been submitted to MNRE for the preparation of DPR of 2 to 5 MW geothermal power project at PUGA.

5 Coordination with IRTCES China An MOU between International Research and Training Centre on Erosion & Sedimentation (IRTCES), China and NHPC have been signed for co-operation on various research areas. The following Specific research areas relevant to NHPC need have been identified: (1) Sedimentation and its characteristics of typical reservoirs, (2) Primary measures to restore storage capacity of typical reservoirs,

124 (3) Desilting efficiency of typical reservoirs by density flow, and (4) Application prospect of sedimentation management of typical reservoirs. Two reservoirs namely, Chamera-I & Dhauliganga –I from NHPC and two reservoirs namely, Bajiazui & Hongshan from IRTCES, China have been selected for the collaborative research on Management of Sedimentation in Hydro Reservoir between NHPC and IRTCES, China. As per the outline of joint collaborative research for the research projects, NHPC in its research work have covered all the research topics for both the selected projects i.e. Dhauliganga stage-I and Chamera stage –I. Draft reports by NHPC are in progress. IRTCES, China informed that data collection has been finished and data analysis is being done.

6 Clean Development Mechanism The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is one of the three ( CDM ) flexibility mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol (KP), 1997 that enables developing countries to assist developed countries in meeting their green house gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. The ultimate objective of this mechanism is to stabilize GHG concentration. It has created a new source of income for the promoters of projects that reduce green house gas emissions. NHPC have actively considered Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) benefits for its hydro power projects.

™ Nimmo Bazgo & Chutak Projects - Host Country approval for Nimoo-Bazgo (3X15 MW) and Chutak Project (4X 11 MW) in J&K State have been obtained from National CDM Authority in August 2007. - Validation of Nimoo Bazgo & Chutak Projects by Designated Operational Entity (DOE) have been completed and approved validation reports have been submitted to CDM Executive Board (UNFCCC) for registration. Both the projects have been cleared for registration by CDM Executive Board in its 46th EB meeting held on 23-25th March 2009 at Bonn, Germany.

™ The work of CDM benefits for Renovation and Modernisation of Loktak power station has been awarded to M/s Emergent Ventures India Pvt Ltd. Preparation of Project Design Document (PDD) is under process.

™ Securing & Sale of Voluntary Emission Reductions (VERs) for Teesta-V has been awarded to M/s Emergent Ventures India Pvt. Ltd. and Project Design Document (PDD) is being prepared. Pressed Tender for identification of prospective consultant for other seven projects at different stages of constructions viz. Chamera-III, Parbati-II, Parbati-III, Sewa-II, TLDP-III, TLDP-IV and Uri-II Projects for securing & sale VERs have been floated on 12.01.2009 with bid submission due on 09.04.2009.

™ Tendering of Five hydro projects under different stages of clearances viz. Kotli Bhel- 1A, Kotli Bhel - 1B, Kotli Bhel –II, Dibang & Vyasi project for CDM benefits is under process.

125 ™Project Idea Note for 10 hydro projects under different stages of construction/ clearances namely Kishanganga, Pakaldul, Teesta- IV, Bursar, Chungar Chal, Garba Tawaghat , Khartoli Lumti Tulli, Lachen, Tawang – I ,Tawang –II are being prepared for their consideration for CDM benefits.]

7 Establishment of Computational Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Laboratory has been Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Lab. established in Corporate Office of NHPC for its use in analysis & design of hydro power systems & its components. Six days training on software installation, administration, management & demonstration of CFD capability was provided at NHPC Corporate office. Ten days rigorous training on CFD application has been provided at CD-Adapco, Bangalore. CFD analysis of Penstock of Baira Siul and Loktak Power Station has been proposed to be carried out.

CONSULTANCY SERVICE of Varzob-I Power Station in Tajikistan), Deptt. of Energy, Royal Govt. of Bhutan, NHDC, PIDB, PGCIL, WBREDA, NHPC is providing consultancy services in the various WBPDCL, Athena Demwe Power Pvt. Ltd., JKPDC. fields of hydro power viz. river basin studies, survey works, design and engineering, geological studies, geotechnical NHPC has earlier given consultancy services to BBMB, studies, hydraulic transients studies, hydrological studies, BSHPC, CEA, CSEB, CWC, DVC, Govt. of Arunachal contract management, construction management, Pradesh, Govt. of Bihar, Govt. of Goa, Govt. of Mizoram, equipment planning, under ground construction, testing Govt. of Nagaland, KPA, KSEB, LAHDC, Northern Railways, commissioning, operation & maintenance etc. to leading NTPC, REC, THPA, SJVNL, THDC, UJVNL, CES, ICICI, organizations of the country. The organizations to whom IFCI and Jaiprakash Hydro Power Ltd. consultancy services are currently being given include A&N NHPC is registered with World Bank, Asian Development Administration, KRCL, MEA (for hydro projects in Union of Bank, African Development Bank and Kuwait Fund for Arab Myanmar - Department of Hydropower, Govt. of Union of Economic Development, Central Water Commission, and Myanmar, Implementation and Renovation & Modernization Consultancy Development Centre as a Consultant in the

280 MW Dhauliganga Power Station (Uttarakhand)-Dam

126 area of Hydropower. Plant –I (2 x 3.67 MW) in Tajikistan. In this regard, a In the current financial year (up to March 2009), new tripartite agreement has been signed between assignments amounting to Rs. 57.89 Crore and payments Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), NHPC Ltd. and amounting to Rs. 60.32 Crores have been received. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) on 12.08.2008 CO-OPERATION WITH NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES in MEA. The total cost of the assignment is Rs. 73.20 IN HYDRO POWER Crore, wherein NHPC has to execute the Civil & HM • MANGDECHHU HE PROJECT (720 MW), BHUTAN Works for an amount of Rs. 23.95 Crore. The work is going as per schedule. Technical Specifications of NHPC has undertaken the work of preparation of related items of Civil & HM work have been prepared Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Mangdechhu H.E Project at a cost of Rs. 7.59 Crore under the Govt. and sent to M/s Barki Tojik for vetting at their end. of India Project tied assistance to Bhutan. Meanwhile, Ultrasonic Thickness Testing of Penstock Subsequent to signing of the implementation Pipe Liners of the project has been got conducted agreement between Department of Energy (DoE), and the relevant Report has been submitted to the Ministry of Trade & Industry, Royal Government of authorities. Bhutan (RGoB) and NHPC on 29.9.2006, NHPC carried out survey & investigation works at the project • DEVELOPMENT OF HYDROPOWER PROJECTS and the final DPR was submitted to DoE, RGoB in IN CHINDWIN RIVER BASIN, MYANMAR Sept.’08. Techno – Economic appraisal of DPR is being done by CEA. As per the MoU signed on 16.9.2008 between Department of Hydropower Implementation (DHPI), • CHAMKHARCHHU-I (670 MW) & KURI-GONGRI (1800 MW) H.E. PROJECTS, BHUTAN Govt. of Union of Myanmar (GoUM) & NHPC Limited, NHPC carried out the study and appraisal of the Under the ‘Action Plan’ on India-Bhutan cooperation Detailed Feasibility Reports of 1200 MW Tamanthi in hydropower development of 10000 MW by the year 2020 NHPC has been entrusted the work for H.E Project (report prepared by M/s Colenco Power preparation of DPR’s of Chamkharchhu-I (670 MW) Engineering Ltd., Switzerland) & 642 MW Shwezaye & Kuri-Gongri (1800 MW) H.E Projects in Bhutan. HE Project (report prepared by M/s Kansai Electric NHPC has deployed its officials at the project sites Co. Japan) vis-à-vis master plan of Chindwin River and commencement of field activities have started. Basin. Accordingly, NHPC has submitted ‘Project • VARZOB HYDRO POWER PLANT – I (2 X 3.67 Review Reports’ suggesting need for carrying out MW), TAJIKISTAN additional studies / investigations for preparation of NHPC has undertaken the work for Renovation, DPRs for these projects to MEA/MoP and the GoUM Modernization and Uprating of Varzob Hydro Power on 19.12.2008, within the agreed schedule period.

127 CHAPTER - 22.3 POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. (POWERGRID)

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) country, has been contributing significantly towards was incorporated on October 23, 1989 with an authorized development of Indian power sector by undertaking share capital of Rs. 5,000 Crore (subsequently enhanced coordinated development of power transmission network to Rs. 10,000 Crore in FY 2007-08) as a public limited along with effective and transparent operation of regional company, wholly owned by the Government of India. grids and through continuous innovations in technical & managerial fields. Recognizing the contribution of Power POWERGRID started functioning on management basis GRID for over all development of power sector, the with effect from August, 1991 and it took over transmission company's performance during the year 2007-2008 assets from NTPC, NHPC, NEEPCO and other Central/Joint exceeded the performance parameters set for "Excellent" Sector Organizations during 1992-93 in a phased manner. rating under Memorandum fo understanding (MOU) signed In addition, it also took over the operation of existing Regional with Ministry of power, Govt. of India, it has been conferred Load Despatch Centers from CEA in a phased manner, with ‘Navratna’ status by Government of India in May, 2008 which have been upgraded with State of-the-art Unified Load for more functional and financial autonomy. This reflects Despatch and Communication (ULDC) schemes. According GoI’s confidence in POWERGRID’s capability and the ability to its mandate, the Corporation, apart from providing transmission system for evacuation of central sector power, to discharge enhanced responsibilities. is also responsible for Establishment and Operation of POWERGRID has achieved ‘Excellent’ rating under Regional and National Power Grids to facilitate transfer of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Ministry power within and across the regions with Reliability, Security of Power, Government of India. The Company has also been and Economy on sound commercial principles. chosen for the prestigious “MoU Excellence Award” for year 2006-07 for being amongst the top ten PSUs. ACHIEVEMENTS OF POWERGRID POWERGRID is the only utility in Power Sector which has POWERGRID, the Central Transmission Utility of the been chosen for this award. In fact, POWERGRID had

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128 received this prestigious Award in the past also on six Worth from the level of 5.63% in 1992-93 to 10.73% in 2007- occasions. Over the years, Company has been contributing 08. During FY 2008-09 till December, 2008, POWERGRID significantly towards development of power sector in India achieved a turnover of about Rs. 4694 Crore (Provisional) through continuous innovations in technical & managerial and Net Profit of Rs. 1074 Crore (Provisional). Total fixed fields and by undertaking coordinated development of power assets of the company have grown to Rs. 37,983 Crore transmission network along with effective and transparent (Provisional) till December 2008. operation of regional grids. Business Standard, a leading The company undertook capital investment of Rs. 6,656 financial daily of the country, has chosen POWERGRID for Crore during the financial year 2007-08 as against an outlay the prestigious “Star” Public Sector Company Award for of Rs. 6,504 Crore. The requisite funds were mobilised from 2007-08 for its game-changing role in the industry. domestic market and proceeds of ongoing loans from POWERGRID has been conferred the “The First DSIJ PSU multilateral funding agencies, The World Bank (WB) and Awards 2009” by Dalal Street Group of Publications for Asian Development Bank (ADB) were utilised, besides being “one of the largest transmission utilities in the world.” internal resources of POWERGRID. During FY 2008-09 POWERGRID has also received Three National Awards POWERGRID made an investment of Rs. 8095 Crore for meritorious performance in the field of Transmission (Provisional) for implementation of various projects Sector for system availability and early completion of project surpassing the target of Rs.7624 Crore (RE) set for the for the year 2007-08. POWERGRID has also received Company. IEEMA Power Awards 2009 for “Excellence in Power Transmission” & All India Organization of Employers POWERGRID displayed excellent performance on project Industrial Relations Award 2007-08. implementation front during FY 2007-08. Transmission projects worth about Rs. 6,000 Crore were commissioned POWERGRID achieved unique distinction of being First during the year, thereby adding about 7,350 Circuit Kms, 9 Power Utility and Second Company in the world to get EHV AC sub-stations and transformation capacity of more certified with Integrated Management System (IMS) as than 13,700 MVA to our transmission network. In the current per Publicly Available Specification, PAS 99:2006 financial year, POWERGRID has commissioned about 4642 integrating requirement of ISO 9001:2000 (Quality), ISO Ckm. of transmission lines, 9 nos of new sub-stations and 14001:2004 (Environment) & OHSAS 18001:1999 has added transformation capacity of about 6400 MVA. (Occupational Health & Safety Management System) after Major projects commissioned during FY 2008-09 include extensive audit. During the FY 2007-08, POWERGRID Transmission system associated with Kahalgaon II (Phase achieved another milestone in its quest for excellence in II), Sipat-I Transmission System Associated with Sewa –II quality management and got certified to Social HEP, Sipat-II Supplementary Transmission System, System Accountability Standard, SA 8000:2001. Strengthening in South-West part of Northern Grid, RAPP As at the end of March, 2009 POWERGRID owns & 5 & 6 Transmission System, Western Region Strengthening operates a transmission network around 71,500 ckt. kms. Scheme – I, Western Region Strengthening Scheme – III of transmission lines along with 120 Sub-stations and and National Load Despatch Centre(NLDC) etc. transformation capacity of about 79,500 MVA, spread over POWERGRID continued to implement its projects with the length and breadth of the country. Availability of this economy and within stipulated time frame to derive gigantic transmission network is consistently maintained maximum economic benefits. Its advanced and cost effective over 99% through deployment of state-of-the-art Operation Integrated Project Management and Control System & Maintenance techniques at par with global standards. (IPMCS) for total project review and perpetual monitoring, POWERGRID wheels about 45% of total power generated has contributed significantly. in the country through its transmission network. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT The year 2007-08 has been another year of impressive POWERGRID, an ISO 9001 certified company, has acquired financial performance. Gross Turnover for the year grew by in-house expertise at par with global standards in the field about 25% to Rs. 5,082 Crore. Similarly, Profit after Tax of Planning, Engineering, Load Despatch and during the year increased to Rs. 1,448 Crore from Rs. 1,229 Communication, Telecommunication, Contracting, Financial Crore in FY 2006-07, thereby registering a growth of and Project Management. POWERGRID is offering about 18%. The Company’s Gross asset base at the end consultancy not only in India but also on international level of the financial year 2007-08 stood at Rs. 35,417 Crore as leveraging upon its strong in-house technical expertise against Rs 29,015 Crore at the end of last financial year, an developed over the years. POWERGRID is assisting various increase of about 22%. At the end of FY 2007-08, the State Power utilities in the country for implementation of their company has a Networth of Rs. 13500 Crore and Capital transmission /sub-transmission projects on turnkey basis. Employed of Rs. 25516 Crore. There has been an impressive growth in the earning potential of the company, POWERGRID emerged as a strong player in transmission which is reflected by the steady growth of return on Net sector in South Asia. POWERGRID is executing a 200 km

129 long 220 kV transmission line passing over Hindu Kush power and to maintain grid discipline, implemented region at a height of 4000 mtrs above sea level, which is “Availability Based Tariff (ABT)” in all the five regions. This covered with snow for 9 months in a year in Afghanistan has stabilized the frequency to the prescribed band as per costing Rs.420 crore. POWERGRID has also secured IEGC, i.e. 49.0 Hz to 50.5 Hz for large percentage of time in consultancy assignments in Nepal, Bhutan, Nigeria and all the five regions. ABT has also encouraged inter-State Dubai. Besides, for the proposed under-sea interconnection and inter-regional bilateral trading resulting in meeting higher with Sri Lanka, a feasibility report has been prepared and demand from the existing sources. Merit order operation of already been submitted. generating units is gaining importance and many States are utilizing this facility to utilize the system commercially. There Recently, Powergrid has been assigned 230kV transmission is overall improvement in Grid stability and partial blackouts project in Myanmar, to be funded by Govt. of India by have been drastically reduced, while it has been possible to providing soft loan. The project consists construction of save the grid from total blackouts. approx. 300 miles of 230kV transmission network, 50 miles of 66kV transmission line besides construction of 3 nos. With the development of various inter-regional transmission new 230kV /66/11kV new substations, one no. 230kV links, surplus power of Eastern Region is being gainfully substation extension and one no.66/11kV new substation. utilized by the power deficit regions. POWERGRID was able to facilitate transfer of 43,000 MU of energy across the Major domestic consultancy assignment secured by regions during the year 2007-08, an increase of about 13% POWERGRID during FY-2008-09 are given below : compared to previous year (i.e. 38,000 MU during 2006- 1. Turnkey execution of Power evacuation system for 07). Growth of inter-regional power exchange has helped in Talwandi Sabo and Rajpura Power Project in Punjab meeting more demand in energy deficit regions besides for Punjab State Electricity Project. achieving overall economy. In FY 2008-09, till March, 09 2. An agreement has been signed with Orissa Power POWERGRID was able to facilitate transfer of 46,000 MU Transmission Corporation Ltd. (OPTCL) for turnkey of energy across the regions. construction of six Nos.132/33kV new sub-station, 4 Efforts made by POWERGRID in modernizing the Regional Nos.132 kV bays and associated transmission lines. Load Despatch Centers (RLDCs), implementation of 3. An agreement has been signed with ONGC-Tripura Availability Based Tariff (ABT), power transfer through inter- Power Company Private Limited for turnkey execution regional links and effective Operation & Maintenance of Pallatana-Silchar 400kV D/C and Silchar – measures using State-of-the-Art technologies have led to Bongaigaon transmission lines. overall improvement in power supply position in all parts of GRID MANAGEMENT the country. POWERGRIID could successfully manage to arrest occurrence of any major grid disturbance in the Planned rapid expansion of regional grids and their country during last more than six years. Minor grid integration to form National Grid poses great challenges in disturbances in regional grids have also come down Grid Operation & Management. Modernization of Regional significantly. Load Despatch Centres along with State/ sub-State Load Despatch Centres and dedicated communication schemes RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT in all the regions Northern, Southern, North-Eastern, Eastern POWERGRID has undertaken several technological and Western Regions have been successfully completed. innovations aimed at conserving Right-of-Way (RoW), These centres have become epitome of technological minimizing impact on natural resources & human habitat excellence in grid operation through three tier hierarchical and cost effectiveness in evacuation of power from the future system, a unique feature in grid operation in the world. These generation projects. are world’s one of the largest and most complex projects. These complex projects involving the state-of-the-art POWERGRID has been continuously upgrading and technology have resulted in real time monitoring and control uprating its existing transmission lines to meet the short- of the grid to enhance safety, security, reliability and stability term requirements. 400 kV EHV AC lines with triple/ quad in all regions of the country. These facilities minimize grid conductor and/ or application of series compensation have disturbance/failure and facilitate quick grid restoration, in been implemented to handle bulk transfer of power over case of failure. short distances. POWERGRID has taken initiative for For overall co-ordination at national level, National Load development of major transmission highways using higher Despatch Centre (NLDC) at Delhi with back up at Kolkata, transmission voltage levels, i.e. 765 kV EHV AC and ±500 has been commissioned in February, 09. NLDC is the apex kV HVDC as a viable alternatives to achieve efficient body to ensure integrated operation of the national power utilisation of existing RoW and increased power transfer system. capability for transfer of bulk power over long distances. POWERGRID, in its efforts to ensure delivery of quality In order to meet the long-term power transfer requirement

130 Transmission Sub-station and to take care of environmental considerations, E-GOVERNANCE development of an overlaying Super Grid comprising POWERGRID is systematically developing competency to 1200kV UHVAC system is being envisaged. At present, deploy Information Technology for efficient and effective there are no standardized parameters available for 1200kV discharge of its functions. Some of the salient achievements AC system and equipment at this voltage level are also not are Web based Enterprise wide Information Portal as a step available commercially worldwide. POWERGRID has taken towards E-Governance, State-of-the-Art Multi Locational Video leadership initiative to carry out R&D in this area to develop Conferencing System, Inspection Management System on the 1200kV system indigenously. A 1200kV UHVAC Test internet based B2B platform, Engineering Project management Station along with a 1200kV test line is being established at system developed in-house, Enterprise wide Converged IT and Bina substation in Madhya Pradesh (Western Region) of Communication System, Establishment of state-of-the-art 1200 POWERGRID, as a collaborative effort with equipment node IT network infrastructure at its Gurgaon office complex manufacturers, for indigenous development of 1200kV with innovative features like Wi-Fi. POWERGRID has also equipment in India. initiated action for implementation of ERP. Further, POWERGRID is also getting ready with its action Achievements of POWERGRID, in this area, have been plan to implement +800kV, 6000 MW HVDC Bi-pole line recognized externally through: from North Eastern Region to Northern Region (Agra). This a) “IT usage award 2003” conferred by Computer Society shall be the first of its kind (+800kV HVDC line) having the of India. largest power carrying capacity and transmitting power over distance more than 2000 Kms. b) Microsoft Windows Server 2003 challenge award (International competition participated by 75 countries) For keeping pace with increasing complexities of grid operation in a dynamically changing electricity market, c) IT consultancy for Implementation of IT Policy at Delhi continuous upgradation of the load dispatch centres through Transco Wide Area Monitoring, Adoptive Islanding, Voltage Security d) POWERGRID implemented Video conferencing facility Assessment, Dynamic Security Assessment leading to in the capacity of technical expert cum co-ordinator for Smart Grid is also being explored. MOP.and CPSUs under MOP.

131 CONTRIBUTING TO DISTRIBUTION REFORMS training institutes that include IITs, NPTI, and Hotline Training Centre. POWERGRID has taken lead role and is making valuable contribution in Govt. of India’s nation building schemes of To motivate the employees further, a committee of eminent Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme experts is envisaged to be set up to examine the grievances (APDRP) and Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana of the employees and to suggest remedial measures. (RGGVY) which are aimed at bringing qualitative Besides, common dining facilities in Corporate Office at improvement in the distribution and reform sector. Gurgaon have had a positive impact on the work ethos and Under APDRP, POWERGRID is acting as Advisor-cum- team spirit of the employees. Consultant (AcC) to lend its managerial and technical Further, to ensure a quality living for the employees, group expertise for improvement of distribution system in 177 housing society was set up and a residential POWERGRID distribution circles/ towns/ schemes spread over 18 States township in Sector-43 and Sector 46 at Gurgaon has already at an estimated cost of about Rs. 6,600 Crore. Out of this, been completed and occupied. To further add value to the 84% of the schemes have been commissioned and the quality of life, a full fledged Higher Secondary School, well remaining sanctioned schemes are expected to be equipped Medical/ Health centre and a Recreation centre completed by March, 2009. Further, POWERGRID is also with all the facilities including gymnasium/ swimming pool implementing some of these schemes on deposit work basis etc. have been established in the township. under bilateral arrangement in the States of Bihar, Goa, CITIZEN’S CHARTER Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura and Gujarat at a cost of about Rs. 1,100 Crore, most of which are nearing POWERGRID formulated its Citizen’s Charter providing a completion. visible front of its objectives, mission, commitments, terms of service and its obligation to the stakeholders. This is also Under RGGVY, POWERGRID had entered into a intended to provide all information on schemes, plans and quadripartite agreement with Rural Electrification practices to users outside the organisation as well as Corporation (REC), State Government and State Power information about accessing the services. utility, for undertaking rural electrification works in the country. POWERGRID has been assigned the job for SOCIAL JUSTICE execution of rural electrification works in 68 districts in the The Corporation has implemented the Govt. directives to country covering around 74,000 villages at an estimated take care of the interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled cost of about Rs. 6,400 Crore. Out of which 33,000 villages Tribes and Other Backward Classes. For monitoring the sanctioned during X Plan & infrastructure already same, POWERGRID has nominated Liaison Officers in the established for electrification of 28,332 villages and 41,039 Corporate Centre and Regional Establishments. Appropriate villages spread over 30 districts have been sanctioned funds have been earmarked for the welfare of the SC/ST recently for XI plan. community and a number of welfare schemes have been LEVERAGING HUMAN CAPITAL TO ACHIEVE implemented in the SC/ST populated villages near its EXCELLENCE establishments. POWERGRID believes that its human resource consisting MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL of about 7784 employees (as on Oct.’08) is the most ISSUES important asset and accordingly, its policies are focused on Creating Sustainable Corporate Values development of human potential through skill upgradation, career enhancement and job rotation to achieve POWERGRID, being in the infrastructure sector, is in organizational objectives. An effective work culture has been enviable position to directly contribute to the society. Power, established in the organization through empowerment, today drives all the economic activities in the society. transparency, decentralization, practice of participative POWERGRID, as the provider of inter-state transmission management etc. POWERGRID’s growing productivity facilities and as operator of the countrywide electrical grids, through an average annual growth of about 57% in the asset has a pivotal role in country’s power sector. base of the company is witnessed with a manpower growth The sustainability of corporate values is proven by the fact of only about 1.5% per annum. that they are in consonance with the values cherished by Human Resource Development (HRD) is considered as a the society. The objectives of the POWERGRID are in strategic function in POWERGRID. During the year, the alignment with the requirements of its stakeholders. End company has designed and executed business aligned results of such value system are witnessed in all-round management development, technical training and performance of the company, which has surpassed the competency enhancement programmes on its own and also targets. The company continues to make conscious efforts in collaboration with reputed management development not only for sustaining such value-system but also inculcating institutes such as IIMs, XLRI, ASCI, MDI and technical desirable values.

132 Clean & Green Sub-station Environment and Social Management ESPP implementation in last 10 years has drawn many appreciations/awards from various stakeholders. Even The POWERGRID since its inception endeavors to protect the World Bank has awarded POWERGRID “Green Award’ environment in all areas of its activity right from planning to 2006” on the commendable work done in the field of completion and subsequent operation of the project. The sustainability and has also recognized POWERGRID’s transmission projects are environmentally clean and non- “Corporate Leadership in sustainability” in its report polluting in nature and don’t generate solid waste. The developmental activities carry certain environmental and “Strengthening Institutions for Sustainable Growth – social impacts, mostly minor in nature. Country Environment Analysis for India”: August, 2007. In order to address such issues, POWERGRID had POWERGRID has been the trendsetter in number of areas developed Environmental and Social Policy and especially in the field of environment protection and towards Procedures (ESPP) in 1998 and subsequently upgraded its commitment to the development and well being of the the same in 2005, in line with trends and international best community. During the FY 2007-08, POWERGRID achieved practices, to pre-empt all possible environmental issues. another milestone in its quest for excellence in quality The ESPP outlines POWERGRID’s approach and management and got certified to Social Accountability commitment to deal with environmental and social issues, Standard, SA 8000:2001. Apart from this, POWERGRID relating to its transmission projects and lays its management has taken many initiatives towards sustainability, such as: procedures and protocol to mitigate the same. ESPP is ™ Reduction in forest area area requirement in dedicated to the firm commitment of POWERGRID to implementation of transmission lines. paradigm of sustainable development and appropriate ™ Developing compact substations to have barest supporting processes. The World Bank has selected minimum land requirement to minimize social impact. POWERGRID’s ESPP as the 1st candidate for Use of Country Systems (UCS) in India as POWERGRID ESPP ™ Innovative tower designs have been able to reduce the meets legal requirement of Indian law and other multilateral adverse ecological impacts especially in ecologically funding agencies. sensitive regions.

133 ™ Multi-circuit and Compact towers to reduce ROW POWERGRID is the first utility in Indian power sector to requirement. ROW reduced to minimize impact: develop Environmental and Social Policy & Procedures (ESPP) with public consultation. ¾ From 85 meter to 64 meter for 765 kV POWERGRID follows fair, equitable and transparent policies ¾ From 52 meter to 46 meter for 400 kV for all stake holders. Towards maintaining transparency in ™ Provision for Rain-water Harvesting and collection of the procurement process, the invitations for bids (IFB) are even used water for its conservation and recharge of widely published in National Dailies, Trade Journals and ground water at new sub-stations. webcast on websites of the company/ MOP/CEA. Copies of the same are sent to all qualified contractors associated ™ Massive plantation in all its substations, 2 to 4 areas of with POWERGRID in the past. In addition, the IFBs related land afforested with suitable species of plants in to ICB are also published in international newspapers along consultation with local forest department. with copies to Embassies / High commissions. ™ POWERGRID has become the first Company in India To continue this process further, committees of eminent to introduce 400 KV Compact Single Pole type Tower experts have been constituted to advise on various issues to tackle Right-of-way (ROW) and other environmental related to procurement, project implementation, financial and and Social problems. environmental & social safeguards aspects etc. The purpose ™ Made a beginning in developing one of its prestigious of such committees is to bring more transparency & and technologically more advanced project connecting efficiency in our decision making process. The committees North-East to Northern Region for transfer of clean and would not only provide guidance but critically evaluate green power from far-long areas of North-East to POWERGRID’s working. Northern Region as a Clean Development Mechanism CONVERGENCE WITH TELECOM (CDM) projects. POWERGRID is establishing its broadband optical network POWERGRID believes in total transparency in dealing with on its overhead transmission lines, which is sturdy, secure important issues. It ensures that all stakeholders are well and free from any interference by pests or vandalism. This informed and involved through a positive and open is obvious because the optical network would run along with relationship. POWERGRID’s social entitlement framework EHV power transmission lines which would be impossible for its Project affected Persons is based on progressive to interfere with. On the other hand, other telecom players trends in Indian policies and National Policy on Resettlement are establishing underground networks, which could suffer and Rehabilitation (R&R), with respect to the inclusion of from problems of interference, deliberate or otherwise. Project Affected People (PAPs), and the nature and extent Added to this, POWERGRID has provided overhead links of compensation and rehabilitation measures. with self resilient rings to ensure highest availability of the network. POWERGRID is of firm opinion that to succeed highest standards of corporate responsibility are to be maintained Out of the total planned telecom network of 20,660 Kms, not only towards our employees but to the consumers, POWERGRID has already established a network of over societies and world in which it operates. Therefore, we 20,000 Kms (As of March, 2009) and enroute has connected all major cities viz. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkotta, shoulder community responsibility as part of our social Bangalore, Hyderabad etc. rural and remote areas in the responsibility through various community development country. activities in areas around our establishments as well as promoting socio-economic development and enriching the POWERGRID has deployed state-of-the-art Dense Wave quality of life of the community. As a socially responsible Division Multiplexing (DWDM)/ Synchronous Digital organization POWERGRID have taken many initiatives Hierarchy (SDH) technology and is utilizing the latest G 652 fibres for its Optical Fiber Composite Overhead Ground Wire towards community empowerment by providing basic (OPGW) which is installed on Extra High Voltage (EHV) infrastructure facilities to affected population. POWERGRID 400/220 KV transmission lines. The deployment of flexible is committed to carry forward such activities of community network architecture of high capacity DWDM/ SDH is development to augment resource base through people’s compatible with all the upper layer equipment including participation. Infrastructure Provider (IP) routers, Asynchronous Transfer TRANSPARENCY IN OPERATION Mode (ATM) equipment etc. and can be integrated with the system. The network is scalable from present capacity of In POWERGRID, System & Procedure Manuals have been 120 Gbps to 15 Terabit capacity and is capable of both Layer developed for most of the functional areas like Construction, 1 - DWDM/ SDH and Layer 2 - switching using Ethernet O&M, Human Resource, Quality, etc. and well defined over SDH. The network supports Ethernet over DWDM/ SDH “Works & Procurement Policy and Procedure” (WPP). on fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet levels. The bandwidth

134 capacity can be enhanced to terabit level and can be customers which include NLDOs, ILDs, ISPs, Call Centers, provided as and when required. Government Agencies, Corporates etc. who are extremely An Integrated Network Management System (NMS) with satisfied customers. National level control center in Delhi alongwith Regional level In addition to the already obtained Infrastructure Provider control centers at Kolkotta, Bangalore, Mumbai provides license-I (IP-I), IP-II license and ISP category ‘A’ license to real time monitoring of the telecom network. NMS can provide internet services in the country, POWERGRID has monitor each and every customer trail and provide online obtained National Long Distance Operator (NLDO) License information for quick remedial measures. The NMS is also in year 2006 which will help to broaden up its customer base capable of working with third party equipment through by reaching directly establishments such as Govt. Agencies/ interface for third party Element Management System (EMS) departments, Defence Services and Corporates etc. system. The network management system provides real Telecom services are being provided to various leading time monitoring of the network and the services are available telecom players. round the clock in the event of any problem and for quick remedial measures. POWERGRID is also exploring strategic alliances with various State Electricity Boards (SEBs), which shall enable POWERGRID is also exploring Joint Venture opportunities it to reach rural, uneconomic and backward areas by utilizing with potential telecom players for enhancing its business. their T&D system and fulfilling their E-governance needs. POWERGRID’s Broadband Telecom network can provide This will supplement Government of India’s effort to the “convergence” of various traffic viz. voice, fax, data and accelerate the application of Information Technology and in multimedia over a single multipurpose network. bridging the digital divide gap and providing telecom services Based upon the high availability and competitive prices, at most economic prices for the benefit of common man. POWERGRID has leased out capacities to various Annexure – I Existing/Planned Inter-Regional Power Transfer Capacity (MW)

Existing Addition in At the end (Mar.’09) XI Plan (Balance) of XI Plan EAST-NORTH Dehri-Sahupuri 220 kV S/c 130 130 Sasaram HVDC back-to-back 500 500 Muzaffarpur-Gorakhpur 400 kV D/c (with Series Cap+TCSC) 2000 2000 Patna – Balia 400kV D/c (Quad) 1600 1600 Biharshariff – Balia 400kV D/c(Quad) 1600 1600 Barh – Balia 400kV D/c (Quad) [Barh Tr. System] 1600 1600 Sasaram - Fatehpur 765kV S/c [DVC,NK, Maithon 2100 2100 Tr. System] Gaya - Balia 765kV S/c [DVC,NK, Maithon Tr. System] 2100 2100 Sasaram bypassing(additional capacity) 500 500 Sub-total 6330 5800 12130 EAST-WEST Budhipadar-Korba 220 kV 3 ckts. 390 390 Rourkela-Raipur 400 kV D/c with series comp.+TCSC 1400 1400 Ranchi –Sipat 400 kV D/c with series comp. 1200 1200 Rourkela-Raipur 400 kV D/c (2nd) with series comp. 1400 1400 [East-West Strengthening] Ranchi - WR Pooling Pt. 765kV S/c 2100 2100 Sub-total 2990 3500 6490

135 WEST- NORTH Vindhyachal HVDC back-to-back 500 500 Auriya-Malanpur 220 KV D/c 260 260 Kota - Ujjain 220 KV D/c 260 260 Gwalior-Agra 765 kV S/c[ Sasan Tr. System] 1100 1100 Gwalior-Agra 765 kV S/c 2nd ckt [NR-WR inter-regional 1100 1100 strengthening scheme] Zerda-Kankroli 400kV D/c [NR-WR inter-regional 1000 1000 strengthening scheme] Sub-total 4220 4220 EAST- SOUTH Gazuwaka HVDC back-to-back 1000 1000 Balimela-Upper Sileru 220kV S/c 130 130 Talcher-Kolar HVDC bipole 2000 2000 Upgradation of Talcher-Kolar HVDC Bipole 500 500 Sub-total 3630 3630 WEST- SOUTH Chandrapur HVDC back-to-back 1000 1000 Kolhapur-Belgaum 220kV D/c 260 260 Barsur – L. Sileru 220kV HVDC Monopole * 200 200 Ponda – Nagajhari 220kV D/c 260 260 South - West HVDC link 1000 1000 Sub-total 1720 1000 2720 EAST- NORTH EAST Malda - Bongaigaon 400 kV D/c 1000 1000 Birpara-Salakati 220kV D/c 260 260 Siliguri - Bongaigaon 400 kV D/c (Quad) 1600 1600 [Palatana Tr. System] Sub-total 1260 1600 2860 NORTH EAST-NORTH NER Pooling point - Agra HVDC Bipole 6000 6000 [Lower Subansiri Tr. System] Sub-total 0 6000 6000 Various 132kV inter-regional links 600 600 Total (Cumulative) 20,750 17,900 38,650

136 CHAPTER - 22.4

POWER FINANCE CORPORATION LTD

1. OBJECTIVES & STATUS PFC’s continued impeccable financial and operational performance and its contribution to the development The Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) incorporated of Indian Power Sector. This has been accomplished in 1986 is a leading Power Sector Public Financial Institution by PFC in less than a decade as it was earlier a Mini- and a Non-Banking Financial Company, providing fund and Ratna Category-1 PSE in the year 1998. “Navratna” non fund based support for the development of the Indian status provides PFC a greater flexibility and autonomy Power Sector. Occupying a key position in the Government in terms of making investment and operational of India’s plan for the power sector, PFC performs a major decisions. This status would help PFC further role in channelizing investment into the power sector and consolidate position in the Power Sector for meeting functions as a dedicated agency for its development. PFC the ever growing needs of Indian Power Sector. is a Schedule-A, Navratna CPSE, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, with 89.78% shareholding 1.7 PFC has been providing financial assistance to State of the Government of India. Power Utilities and Municipal Utilities, besides playing a catalytic role in bringing about overall improvement 1.2 The Corporate Headquarter of PFC is located at New in the power sector performance. In line with the GoI Delhi. It has two Regional Offices at Chennai and policy initiatives, PFC has expanded its lending portfolio Mumbai. to cover the joint, central and private sector. The 1.3 The main objectives to be pursued by PFC are Corporation has widened its range of services / facilities enumerated in the Memorandum of Association of PFC by introducing bridge loan, leasing, supplier’s credit and are as under:- assistance for studies / consultancies / trainings, bill To Finance: discounting and rediscounting, working capital schemes, bonds, shares, guarantees services etc. z Power Projects, in particular, Thermal and Hydro 1.8 PFC’s clients include State Electricity Boards and state Projects. departments engaged in the development of power z Power Transmission & Distribution works. projects (like irrigation department), state power utilities,

z Renovation & Modernization of power plants. central power utilities, state power departments, private power sector utilities (including independent power z System Improvement and Energy Conservation producers), joint sector power utilities, power schemes. equipment manufacturers and power utilities run by

z Maintenance and repair of capital equipment etc. local municipalities. These clients are involved in various aspects of the generation, transmission and z Survey and investigation. distribution and related activities in the power sector in z Studies, schemes and experiments. India.

z Other energy sources and to 1.9 Funds by PFC are not pre-allocated to the states. PFC’s funding criteria are based on borrower’s credit z Promote and organize consultancy services. worthiness and project viability. 1.4 All the three main Divisions of PFC namely, Projects, 1.10 PFC’s primary activities consist of funding power Finance and ID&A are now “ISO 9001:2000 certified”. projects and advisory services to the Indian power 1.5 PFC had received MoU “Excellence Award” for 5th time utilities. Consistent with its developmental role, PFC for being amongst the Top 10 PSUs and consistently places emphasis on the Institutional Development of rated “Excellent” by Government of India based on State Power Utilities. PFC also conducts training MoU Performance since 1993-94 (Very Good in programs and workshops on various topics and critical 2004-05). issues affecting the Indian Power Sector. 1.6 PFC is a Schedule “A” PSE according to the DPE 1.11 PFC has been enjoying highest ratings both from guidelines and accorded “Navratna” status on 22nd domestic as well as international credit ratings agencies June 2007 by Government of India, keeping in view as below:-

137 DOMESTIC RATING AGENCY Rupee Borrowing Long Term Short Term CRISIL AAA P1+ ICRA LAAA A1+ International Rating Agency Moody’s Baa3 Fitch BBB- At par with “Sovereign” Rating Standard & Poor’s BBB-

2.0 PFC’s ROLE IN THE POWER SECTOR z Consultancy & advisory services.

2.1 PFC in its role of financial institu tion funds most of 3.0 FINANCING OF POWER PROJECT the power utilities and helps them in completing their 3.1 Besides the main activities as listed at para 1.3 above, generation projects (Hydro as well as Thermal), PFC is also financing installation of capacitors, transmission projects and system improvement Communication & Load Dispatch, Non-Conventional projects in time. Distribution networks of number of Energy Sources, Studies, Consultancy & Training and towns in various states have been strengthened with Computerization. PFC’s financial assistance. 3.2 PFC is funding all types of power utilities including 2.2 PFC has also been providing grant / interest free loans/ State Electricity Boards, State sector power utilities like soft loans to State Government / State Power Utilities state generation, transmission and distribution and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions to carry corporations/companies, State Power Development, out reforms related studies. Technical assistance from State Electricity Departments and other State multilateral agencies is also channelized as grant to Departments associated with the development of support further studies. PFC has been conducting power projects. Besides this PFC is financing the workshops/seminars for dissemination of vital Central Sector Power Utilities, Joint Sector Utilities, information concerning the improvements in the power Cooperative Sector Power Utilities, Municipal Utilities, sector and the emerging requirements, and also Private Sector Utilities and Independent Power conducting training for power sector personnel. Producers. The major beneficiaries of PFC financing 2.3 PFC provides financing products and fee-based continue to be the state power utilities. services to projects related to the power sector. PFC 3.3 PFC’s Performance (cumulative) during last two generally disburses funds either directly to a supplier decades (since inception) as on 31st March, 2009 is or contractor of a project or by way of reimbursement as under:- to the borrowers against satisfactory proof of eligible expenditure on the project. In case of independent Sanctioned Rs.2,33,978 Crore power projects, PFC disburses funds through a trust Disbursement Rs.1,13,119 Crore and retention account. PFC provides the following products and services for its clients: 3.4 PFC is also complementing the Accelerated Development & Reform Programme (APDRP) of z Rupee term loans, foreign currency loans, bridge Govt. of India by providing funding support to the power loans, short term loans and reform-linked utilities for the schemes identified under APDRP transitional loans; 4.0 PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS z Bill discounting, equipment leasing, buyers’ line of credit, loans to equipment manufacturers, line of 4.1 PFC has been a profit-making enterprise right since credit for the import of coals; inception and has registered impressive growth in its net profit every year. z Debt refinancing; 4.2 A glance of PFC’s financial performance for the past 3 z Letters of comfort; and non-fund based products years, is as under: such as guarantees.

138 (Rs. crore) 4.7 PFC was conferred with “India Power Award 2008” for its association as implementation agency with FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AT A GLANCE Distribution Reform Upgrades and Management (LAST 3 YEARS) (DRUM) Programme of Government of India. 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 4.8 PFC Ranked 2nd on the basis of “Total Income” in Sanctions 31,146 69,498 57,030 FIs/NBFCs/Financial Sector in Dun & Bradstreet’s Disbursements 14,055 16,211 21,054 India’s Top 500 Companies, 2007.

Profit before tax 1,512 1,788 1,990 5.0 OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Profit after tax 986 1,207 1,355 The Company issued Sanctions for Rs. 57,030 Crore of loans and grants during the financial year 2008-09 as on Dividend (GoI+Public) 259.78 401.72 304.15 31st March 2009 compared to Rs.69,498 crore sanctioned 4.3 In the FY 2006-07, PFC had paid a dividend of during similar period of the last year. An amount of Rs. 259.78 crore to Government of India. Rs.21,054 Crore was Disbursed during the same period to State, Central and Private Sector entities, compared to 4.3.1PFC has earned net profit of Rs.1,355 crore during the year 2008-09. Rs.16,211 crore disbursed during similar period last year. With this, cumulative Sanction of Rs.2,33,978 Crore and 4.4 PFC has consistently maintained a high rate of recovery Disbursement of Rs. 1,13,119 Crore of loans and grants of more than 95%. In FY 2006-07, the recovery rate of have been made by the Company as on 31st March, 2009. the principal amount was 99.47%, and the overall recovery rate was 97.27%. In FY 2007-08, In FY 6.0 RESOURCE MOBILISATION – DOMESTIC recovery rate of the principal amount was 99.11% 2008- PFC mobilized funds of Rs. 21,483 Crore from the domestic 09, recovery rate of the principal amount was 99.92%. market during 2008-09 from the domestic markets at 4.5 PFC received Dalal Street’s “First DSIJ Awards 2009 competitive rates through Bonds, Term loans from Banks – PSU having the Highest Profit Per Employee”. and other Financial Institutions. As on 31st March, 2009, Company raised of Rs. 21,483 Crore, out of which Rs.5,350 4.6 PFC received the prestigious “KPMG-Infrastructure Crore were raised through long and medium term loans from Today Award 2008” for Most Admired Government banks, Rs.3,324 Crore as short-term loans from various Enabler-Power category. banks and Rs.12,809 Crore by way of Taxable Bonds.

"Hon'ble Union Minister of Power, Shri Sushilkumar Shinde launched the web-portal of "Restructured Accelerated Power Development Programme (R-APDRP)". PFC has been designated the Nodal Agency for implementation of this ambitious Programme."

139 7.0 RESOURCE MOBILISATION – EXTERNAL higher exposure in Renewable Energy Generation Projects and offer special interest rates for such projects. The PFC mobilized funds through External Commercial promoters of Renewable Energy Generation Projects in all Borrowing (ECB) of US $ 1.22 million through ADB, by way sectors i.e. Central, State,Private Sector etc are eligible for of line of credit sanctioned to PFC. taking financial assistance for their upcoming Projects / Debt PFC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with refinancing. Export-Import Bank of United States on 14th May 2008. PFC is also facilitating State Power Utilities in availing CDM US EX-IM Bank will make available a special delegated benefits for R&M of old thermal and hydro projects, as per line of credit of up to USD 800 million to PFC to be used to mandate from MoP. PFC has been able to tie-up a grant of purchase goods and services from US for power projects $ 1 million under ADB TA 4992-IND for facilitation to states in India. The line of credit is available for 2 years w.e.f. right from project identification up to the registration of 16th April, 2008. project with UNFCCC. A number of R&M projects in various 8.0 POWER LENDERS’ CLUB states have been identified under this grant program and are under different stages of CDM cycle. PFC had established Power Lenders’ Club with Life Insurance Corporation of India, HUDCO and 10 Indian 11.0 CONSORTIUM LENDING Banks to provide “single window” financing solutions for 11.1 PFC, in association with LIC and four other Indian clients in the power sector and enable projects to achieve Banks had established a Power Lenders' Club (PLC) faster financial closure which will further facilitate the in August 2005 to provide single window financing process. The Power Lenders Club has already been solutions for clients in the private power sector and operationalised with its first syndication assignment for to achieve expeditious financial closure. IFFCO, Chattisgarh project. Subsequently, HUDCO and Subsequently, with the joining of HUDCO and eight eight other banks have also joined the consortium which other Indian Banks, PLC has now emerged as a 21 will further facilitate the process. members strong Club.

9.0 POWER EXCHANGE 11.2 The Consortium approach offered by Club would PFC along with NSE and NCDEX has promoted Power provide a comprehensive solution to the debt Exchange India Limited (PXI). The share of PFC in equity requirements of these projects without the developer having to queue up before a number of lenders to of PXI will be up to 7% of the Share Capital of PXI which arrange for the funds. shall not exceed Rs. 1.75 Crore. PFC has become Professional Clearing Member (PCM) of Power Exchange 11.3 With the aim to give impetus to Consortium Lending to support the activities of Trading Members. Operations, particularly through the PLC, PFC has recently established a Consortium Lending Group Apart from the above, PFC, NTPC, NHPC and TCS have (CLG). The CLG is working towards harnessing the jointly promoted “National Exchange Limited” a company huge business potential offered by the Power Sector. incorporated under The Companies Act, 1956, with an CLG is interacting with the Banks/FIs to make an authorized capital of Rs.50 Crore. PFC shall hold 16.66% of assessment regarding the cumulative exposure the share capital. The Company is yet to start its operation. which could be taken by PLC members with a view These Power Exchanges will have a nationwide presence to identify and firm up the various power projects to in the form of electronic exchange for trading in power. meet their funding requirements and to facilitate their Apart from power trading, transmission clearance will also expeditious financial closure. The indicative be taken care of by power exchange simultaneously. It will exposure is of the order of Rs.20,000 crs. as per provide its members a transparent, neutral and efficient discussions with some members. In addition, certain electronic platform for power trading. members have shown their willingness to take the exposure depending upon due diligence of the 10.0 FINANCING RENEWABLE ENERGY projects, within industry exposure norms of bank. GENERATION PROJECTS AND FACILITATION OF CDM BENEFITS 11.4 The PLC has already adopted a Common Loan Approach Form and standardiszed the loan PFC has established a Renewable Energy and CDM group documents for the convenience of the borrowers and in August, 2008 to focus and accelerate the development lenders. To begin with, PFC alongwith some of the of business in Renewable Energy Generation Projects such members of PLC/other lenders have funded four as Wind, Biomass, Small Hydro, Solar etc. PFC takes power projects (350 MW domestic coal based project

140 of RKM Power Gen. in Chattisgarh, 20 MW Bagasse • Development of Fuel supply sources like Coal/Oil/Gas based project of Vishwanath Sugar in Karnataka, 820 and its distribution (Rail network/Gas pipeline etc.) for MW Konaseem Gas Based Power Project in AP, Power Sector 10 MW Biomass based project of ASN Power) where 1. Development of Coal Blocks / mines PFC was the lead FI. During the year 2008-09, PFC circulated the Project Information Memorandum (IM) 2. Setting up of Coal Washeries / Coal Beneficiation in respect of RKM Phase-II (3x360 MW) project in plants Chattisgarh, Indiabulls' Sophia Power (2x660 MW) 3. Transportation of Coal, etc. project in Maharashtra and ASN Power (10 MW) project in Maharashtra (for balance funding) to the 4. Expansion of gas pipelines, etc. members of PLC/other Lenders for loan syndication. • Establishment of Equipment Manufacturing capabilities Further, the IM was also prepared for Jindal Steel & for Power Sector Power Ltd (6x135 MW) project to be set up in Orissa. 1. Capital expenditure 11.5 With the consistent efforts, PFC has obtained various new proposals for consideration of debt syndication 2. Working Capital / Short term, Medium term including Krishnapatnam UMPP(3960 MW) in AP 14.0 RISK MANAGEMENT where PFC is acting as co lead, NSL Group's Hydro projects (150 MW) in HP, Reliance Group's Parbati 14.1 ASSET LIABILITY MANAGEMENT Koldam Transmission project, East Coast Energy's Asset Liability Management Committee (ALCO) monitors (2x660 MW) coal based project in AP, Wardha Power risks related to liquidity and interest rate and also monitors Company's coal based project (3600 MW) in implementation of decision taken. The liquidity risk is being Chattisgarh. These projects are under consideration monitored with the help of liquidity gap analysis. The Asset for sanction of loan by PFC and for debt syndication. Liability Management framework includes periodic analysis 12.0 POWER EQUITY CAPITAL ADVISORS PVT. LTD. of long term liquidity profile of assets, receipts and debt service obligations. Such analysis is made every month in The total requirement of funds in power sector is estimated yearly buckets for the next 10 years and is being used for to be about Rs. 10,000,00 Crore in the XIth plan in order to critical decisions regarding the time, volume and maturity add generation capacity of about 78000 MW and also for profile of the borrowings, creation of new assets and mix of strengthening of Transmission & Distribution network. This assets and liabilities in terms of time period (short, medium leads to approximately Rs. 3,000,00 Crore of equity and long term). Considering the cash liquidity gap analysis, requirement, which may require a small portion to be tied the committee managed the liquidity risk through a mix of up through long term strategic investors. Accordingly, in strategies, including by following a forward-looking resource order to help power sector to achieve its targets for the raising program based on projected disbursement and 11th Plan and thereafter, for filing up equity gap in new maturity obligations. The interest rate risk is also managed projects or to unlock the value of equity of promoters in through a mix of strategies including the process of liability their existing ventures to enable them to undertake management that involves matching the weighted average expansion projects, PFC, along with eminent professionals maturity of assets and liabilities and reduction in gap of in the field of power and finance, has established a company, rate sensitive assets and liabilities. viz. Power Equity Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd.(PECAP). 14.2 FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK MANAGEMENT PECAP has recently commenced its business activities. The company wouldprovide equity syndication PFC has put in place Currency Risk Management (CRM) services to clients in power sector and facilitate t h e policy to manage risk associated with the foreign currency flow of institutional funds into power sector. The borrowings. The Company enters into hedging transactions company is in the processof constituting an equity to cover exchange rate and interest rate risk through various consortium of banks/FIs/Insurance Companies/Private instruments like currency forward, option, principal swap Equity players etc. to channelize equity funds in Indian and forward rate agreements. As on 31st March, 2009, the power sector. total foreign currency liabilities are USD 442 million, JPY 3,462 million and Euro 31 million. On an overall basis, the 13 FACILITATION GROUP currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk is covered PFC is looking at the opportunity of expanding its lending to the extent of 52% and 100 % respectively through business in thefollowing areas:- hedging instruments and lending in foreign currency.

141 14.3 ENTERPRISE-WIDE INTEGRATED RISK development of State Power utilities (SPUs). PFC leverages MANAGEMENT its financial assistance to SPUs to undertake reforms, implementation of Electricity Act etc. for efficient and PFC has constituted the Risk Management Committee of sustainable development of power sector. The major Directors to monitor various risks, examine risk initiatives taken by PFC are as follows:- management policies & practices and initiate action for mitigation of risks arising in the operations. To facilitate this, 17.1 CATEGORIZATION OF POWER UTILITIES the Company has decided to put in place an Integrated PFC classifies State power utilities, into categories as A+, Enterprise – Wide Risk Management Policy (IRM Policy). A, B and C based on operational & financial performance The objective of IRM policy is to establish and implement parameters of the utilities. This categorization is carried out effective risk management by identifying, assessing, biannually. The categorization enables PFC to determine prioritizing, monitoring and managing risks in a planned credit exposure and differential loan pricing mechanism. and coordinated manner. The Company has already As on 31st March, 2009, 10 utilities were in category “A+”, prepared IRM Policy Guidelines and Procedures. The Risk 33 utilities were in category “A”, 25 utilities were in category Management Framework under the IRM Policy includes “B” and 20 utilities were in category “C”. PFC is also risk management structure, risk portfolio management, stipulating appropriate conditions relating to implementation measuring and monitoring of risks, risk optimization and of reforms and improvement of performance while risk management strategy. For monitoring and controlling sanctioning financial assistance to its borrowers. the risks, the company has already identified the risks, the root causes, mitigating factors, key performance indicators 17.2 GRANT / SOFT LOANS FOR STUDIES and prioritization of risks. PFC provides grants and soft loan for studies related to For implementation of Integrated Wide Risk Management reform and restructuring, institutional strengthening & framework, Risk Management Committee of Board development, implementation of Electricity Act 2003 etc. to constituted Risk Management Compliance Committee and state power utilities aiming at improvement in performance a separate unit namely Corporate Risk Assurance unit in the areas of financial, technical and commercial (CRA) has also been set up for implementation and operations. During FY 2008-09, PFC sanctioned grant of monitoring of identified risks. Rs. 100 lacs to KSEB and Rs. 89.89 lacs to Govt. of Jharkhand for availing consultancy services for reform and 15.0 EXTERNAL COMMERCIAL BORROWINGS restructuring of their state power sector. During the above Due to tight international credit market conditions, PFC did period, PFC also disbursed an amount of Rs. 28.65 lacs to not mobilize any funds through ECB in the financial year Indraprastha Power Generation Co. Ltd (IPGCL), Delhi for 2008-09. ongoing study on re-organization of IPGCL and Pragati Power Corporation Ltd. 16.0 EXTERNALLY AIDED PROJECT PFC had 25 USD million Line of Credit (LoC) facility with 17.3 ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE ADB for utilization for R&M of thermal power plants and for REPORT OF STATE POWER UTILITIES. Transmission and Distribution schemes, which got expired PFC is bringing out research report on the performance of on 30th Sept, 2008. Under this facility PFC availed USD each of the state power utilities (SPUs) on a quarterly basis. 21.48 million in total. The report contains key operational and financial PFC has a Line of Credit of Euro 100.56 million line of credit performance parameters, reform status, status of from KfW to finance RM&U of Hydro Electric Projects. implementation of Electricity Act 2003, areas of concern Funds from the facility would be used to finance RM&U and conditions for improvement of performance etc. The schemes of six HEPs of Uttrakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam first quarterly research report was brought out for April – Limited (UJVNL). The contract for detailed feasibility studies June 2006 quarter covering 11 states and 20 power utilities of these projects has been awarded by UJVNL. and since then the number of utilities covered have been progressively increased and the report is regularly issued PFC is negotiating with EDC, Canada for another Line of in time. Credit facility which would be utilized for procuring good and services from Canada. Funds from the facility would The report is sent to the stakeholders in the power sector be used for hydro electric projects of UJVNL. and is acknowledged as good effort and is useful in assessing the health of the state power utilities at macro 17.0 INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF level, flagging the key issues for review and timely corrective BORROWERS actions/ measures for improvement of performance of PFC is supporting reforms, institutional strengthening and SPUs. During FY 2008-09, PFC has issued performance

142 report for the quarters Jan- March 2008, April- June 2008, Restructured Accelerated Power Development and and July – September 2008 covering 30 state power utilities Reforms Programme (R-APDRP) in July 2008 with focus in each quarter and for Oct- December 2008, covering 33 on establishment of base line data and fixation of state power utilities. accountability, and reduction of AT&C losses through strengthening & up-gradation of Sub-Transmission and PFC brings out a Report on the “Performance of State Distribution network and adoption of Information Technology Power Utilities”. The 5th Report covering performance of during XI Plan. Project area shall be towns and cities with State Power Utilities for the years 2004-05 to 2006-07 has population of more than 30,000 (10,000 incase of special already been published. The draft Report covering category states). Rural areas with heavy loads requiring performance of 77 utilities out of total 90 utilities has been feeder segregation may also be included in the project prepared and submitted to Ministry of Power as per the areas. Projects under the scheme shall be taken up in targets set in MoU. The Report analyses the financial and two parts. Part-A shall include the projects for operational performance e.g. profitability, gap between establishment of baseline data and IT applications for average cost of supply and average revenue realization energy accounting/auditing & IT based consumer service (Rs./kwh), networth / capital employed, receivables, centers. Part-B shall include regular distribution payables, capacity (MW), generation (Mkwh), AT&C losses strengthening projects and will cover System improvement, etc and consumption pattern of the sector at utility, state, strengthening and augmentation etc. regional and national level. The 6th edition of the Report on the performance of State power utilities for the The programme is of the size of Rs. 51,577 Crore out of years2005-06 to 2007-08 is being finalized for issuance. which Rs.10,000 Crore is for Part A activities, Rs.40,000 Crore is for Part B activities and the remaining Rs.1,177 17.4 SUPPORT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN Crore is for enabling activities to be implemented by Ministry STATE POWER UTILITIES of Power (Part-C). The entire amount of GoI loan (100%) The implementation of reforms in power sector has led to for part A of the project shall be converted into grant after the sector witnessing a rapid growth and has exposed it to establishment of the required Base-Line data system within a competitive and challenging environment, which is a stipulated time frame and duly verified by Third Party commercially oriented and demanding. The changing Independent Evaluation Agency and upto 50% (90% for environment has necessitated the power utilities to be more special category States) loan provided for Part-B projects responsive to market requirement by way of enhancing shall be converted into grant progressively on achievement efficiency and effectiveness. PFC intends to continue to of AT&C loss reduction targets. If the utility fails to achieve support the structural reforms in power sector and take it or sustain the 15% AT&C loss target in a particular year, to next generation reforms, where the utilities shall need to that year’s tranche of conversion of loan to grant will be adopt the new technological innovation and up-gradation reduced in proportion to the shortfall in achieving 15% AT&C available in the market. This includes wide application of loss target from the starting base-line assessed figure. information technology and communication systems in the An amount equivalent to 2% of the grant for Part-B projects areas of MIS, accounting, metering, billing and collection, is proposed as incentive of utility staff in project areas where inventory management, Human resources, advanced areas AT&C loss levels are brought below 15%. such as enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Local and Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has been wide Area Networking, GIS/ GPS based consumer indexing designated as the nodal agency to operationalise the and asset tracking system, consumer call center, etc. programme and will act as a single window service under While the Restructured APDRP (R-APDRP) is focusing on R-APDRP and will coordinate with agencies involved such IT Solutions for distribution utilities, PFC is focusing on IT as MoP, APDRP Steering Committee, CEA, NTPC, PGCIL, solutions for Generation and Transmission Utilities. During other statutory bodies (if any) and various Consultants for FY 2008-09, PFC sanctioned financial assistance of Rs. speedy and timely completion of projects and thus assist 108.8 crs (Chattisgarh SEB – Rs. 8 crs, Power the utilities in achieving loss reduction targets. A Steering Transmission Corporation of Uttrakhand – Rs. 1.30 crs, Committee under Secretary (Power) shall sanction projects MSETCL – Rs. 20 crs and UPRVUNL – Rs. 79.5 crs) for and monitor the implementation of the Scheme. PFC has various such schemes. already appointed a Process Consultant for converting the System Requirement Specifications into a model R-APDRP 17.5 RESTRUCTURED ACCELERATED POWER Bid Document and has done the empanelment of the IT DEVELOPMENT AND REFORM PROGRAMME Consultants and IT Implementing Agencies is in progress. (R-APDRP) The web portal of R-APDRP has also been launched by Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, has launched the PFC. Further, during FY 2008-09, an amount of Rs.1947.70

143 Crore has been sanctioned for 599 projects to 13 states worth Rs. 214 Crore were sanctioned for R&M and Life under Part-A of the Scheme and correspondingly the Extension of thermal power plants and an amount of Rs. disbursement of Rs.325 Crore to 7 States are done. 510 Crore has been disbursed. Cumulatively, an amount of Rs. 6629 Crore has been sanctioned and Rs. 4568 Crore 18.0 FINANCING TO STATE AND CENTRAL SECTOR stands disbursed, till 31st March, 2009. GENERATION PROJECTS 19.2 HYDRO PROJECTS 18.1 HYDRO PROJECTS During the year 2008-09 as on 31st March, 2009, During the year 2008-09, as on 31st March, 2009, Hydro PFC sanctioned Rs. 48 Crore for R&U of Hydro Generation Project loans amounting to Rs.7,914 Crore were Power Project and Rs. 51.45 Crore were disbursed. sanctioned and an amount of Rs. 3,575 Crore were Cumulatively, an amount of Rs. 1461 Crore has disbursed. The cumulative amount sanctioned for Hydro been sanctioned and Rs. 884 Crore stands disbursed, till Generation Projects is Rs.31,220 Crore out of which 31st March, 2009. Rs.17,813 Crore has been disbursed till 31st March, 2009. 20.0 ULTRA MEGA POWER PROJECTS / SPECIAL The major projects supported during the current financial PURPOSE VEHICLES year as on 30th Nov 2008 are Tipaimukh HEP (1500 MW) of NEEPCO, Omkareshwar HEP-Debt Refinancing (8x65 PFC has been designated as the Nodal Agency by Ministry MW), Baglihar HEP Stg-I (3x150 MW) of J&K State Power of Power, Govt. of India, for development of Ultra Mega Development Corporation Ltd., Maneri Bhali Stage-II HEP Power Projects (UMPPs), with a capacity of about 4,000 of Uttaranchal Jal Vidut Nigam Ltd., Relli-CHU HEP (3x4 MW each. So far, 14 such UMPPs have been identified to MW) of Sikkim Power Development Corporation Ltd. and be located at Madhya Pradesh (Sasan), Gujarat (Mundra), Ganol HEP (3x7.5 MW) of Meghalaya SEB. Chhattisgarh (Akaltara), Karnataka, Maharashtra (Munge), Andhra Pradesh (Krishnapatnam), Jharkhand (Tilaiya), 18.2 THERMAL PROJECTS Tamil Nadu (Cheyyur), Orissa (Bedabahal), 2 Additional PFC is providing financial support to the Thermal UMPPs in Orissa and 2nd UMPPs in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Generation Projects for their timely completion. During the Nadu and Gujarat. year 2008-09 as on 31st March, 2009, the Company has The project in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and sanctioned loans amounting to Rs. 26,430 Crore and Jharkhand are domestic coal based while the other eight disbursed Rs. 11,305 crore. Additional Rs.10,000 Crore is (8) are based on imported coal. sanctioned to NTPC as Term Loan and disbursed Rs. 500 crore. The cumulative financial support provided by the So far 11 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) have been Company for Thermal Generation Scheme is Rs.1,21,317 incorporated (9 by PFC and 2 by PFC Consulting Ltd., a Crore out of which Rs.46,740 Crore has been disbursed till wholly owned subsidiary of PFC) for these UMPPs to 31st March 2009. undertake all preliminary site investigation activities necessary for conducting the bidding process for these The major Thermal Generation projects sanctioned to State projects. Ministry of Power is the Facilitator for the & Central sector are OBRA “C” TPS (2x500 MW), Uttar development of these UMPPs while Central Electricity Pradesh, Bellary TPS (1x500 MW), Karnataka, RKM Powergen Unit (3x360 MW), Rajpura TPP (for land) of Authority (CEA) is the technical partner. These SPVs shall Punjab State Electricity Board, Chhabra TPS unit 3 & 4 be transferred to successful bidder(s) selected through Tariff (2x250 MW) of Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. Based International Competitive Bidding Process for and Raghunathpur TPS (2x600 MW) of Damodar Valley implementation and operation. Corporation. 20.1 Three SPVs namely Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd. for 19.0 RENOVATION MODERNISATION & LIFE Mundra UMPP in Gujarat, Sasan Power Ltd. for EXTENSION Sasan UMPP in Madhya Pradesh, Coastal Andhra Power Ltd. for Krishnapatnam UMPP in Andhra 19.1 THERMAL PROJECTS Pradesh have been transferred to the successful During the year 2008-09 as on 31st March, 2009, loans bidder on dates indicated below:

S.No. Name of SPV Successful Bidder Date of Transfer 1 Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd. Tata Power Company Ltd. 22.04.07 2 Sasan Power Ltd. Reliance Power Limited 7.08.07 3 Coastal Andhra Power Ltd. Reliance Power Limited 29.01.08

144 "Shri Satnam Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, Power Finance Corporation Ltd., receiving "KPMG-Infrastructure Today Award 2008" under Most Admired Government Enabler-Power category from Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Government of India."

LoI for Tilaiya UMPP in Jharkhand was issued to the 20.2.2 PFC has incorporated an SPV, East North successful bidder i.e. Reliance Power Ltd. on 12.02.09. The Interconnections Company Limited (ENICL), process for transfer of SPV i.e. Jharkhand Integrated Power for the ITP on 1.02.08 for enabling import of Ltd. is in progress. NER/NR surplus power by NR. It will be the first transmission line under Tariff Based RfQ for three (3) UMPPs i.e. Tamil Nadu (Cheyyur), Orissa Competitive Bidding Guidelines in the (Bedabahal) and Chhattisgarh (Akaltara), are expected to be issued in FY 09-10. Country. The project includes 400 kV Quad D/C line from Bongaigaon to Siliguri (approx. 20.2 INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION PROJECTS 260 Km) and 400 kV Quad D/C line from (ITPs) / SPECIAL PURPOSE Purnea to Biharsharif (approx. 235 Km.). RfQ VEHICLES (SPVS) for the project has been issued on 20.10.08. 20.2.1 Ministry of Power has initiated similar Responses have been received from 16 process i.e. Tariff Based Competitive Bidding bidders on January 5, 2009. Evaluation of Process for development of Transmission responses is in progress and the RfP is system through private sector participation. expected to be issued before end April ‘2009. The objective of this initiative is to develop transmission 21.0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH capacities in India and to bring in the potential investors GOVT. OF INDIA after developing such projects to a stage having preliminary PFC has signed an MoU with the Govt. of India for FY 2009- survey work, identification of route, preparation of survey 10, on 31st March, 2009. The MoU sets an “Excellent” level report, initiation of process of land acquisition, initiation of target of Rs.58,100 Crore (other than R-APDRP) and process of seeking forest clearance, if required and to Rs.1,900 Crore (for R-APDRP) against Sanctions, conduct bidding process etc. Rs.21,160 Crore (other than R-APDRP) and Rs.1,906 Crore

145 (for R-APDRP) against disbursement. Under Excellent During the same period, PFC has organized two programs category 13.51% is the target fixed for return on Net worth across the country for personnel of various power utilities and 99.0% the recovery rate. on subjects such as Towards Faster Project Delivery, : Issue and Concern for Western State Power Utilities, Effective For the financial year 2008-09, PFC had surpassed all the Project Management System: Issue, Strategies & PFC “Excellent” MoU targets for various performance initiatives & Program on Transparency and Efficiency in parameters and likely to be accorded “Excellent” rating. Public Expenditure. 22.0 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND 22.4 DRUM TRAINING TRAINING 22.1 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Apart from the above, PFC is also functioning as the focal point as well as the Principal Implementation Partner under The Company has put in place effective human resource the Distribution Reforms, Upgrades & Management acquisition and maintenance function, which is (DRUM) initiative of Ministry of Power and Government of benchmarked along best corporate practices designed to United States (USAID), which focuses on development of meet the organizational needs. the critical Distribution Sector. The major objectives of the The Industrial Relations within the organization has been DRUM Training Programme are to (i) enhance the very cordial and harmonious with the employees committing knowledge and experience of a significant number of themselves entirely to the objectives of the organization. distribution engineers, managers and technicians through There was no man days lost during the year under review. the facilitation of technical and managerial training delivered by professional Indian training institutions; and (ii) support 22.2 WELFARE MEASURE the development and institutional capacity enhancement In order to encourage employees to participate in the of selected Indian institutions for sustainable delivery of general governance of the Company, a suggestion scheme distribution business management, reform and regular is in vogue, which provides employee participation through training. constructive suggestions on the improvement of the Under this initiative, 317 training programmes were functioning of the Company. They could also drop-in their organized during the financial year through which 7727 suggestions in the Suggestion Box. number of personnel was trained from various utilities. Apart The employees of the Company have access to the Top from short-term training (5 days & less), the DRUM program management officials and can meet them regarding their also supports longer duration courses through grievances, if any on a stipulated day in the week. collaborations with leading Institutes such as the Management Development Institute, Gurgoan, for an MBA A cafeteria is being run by the Company, where employees in Power Distribution Management, and The Energy get balanced nutritious meals and provides informal Research Institute, New Delhi, for an MBA in Infrastructure. platform for interaction with each other in a free environment. To further enhance the reach of its training activities the The Company believes that only an able effective workforce DRUM program had initiated the distance learning mode. can meet the highest level of productivity. Keeping this In a collaboration agreement with the Indira Gandhi National focus, management has also provided state-of-the-art Open University, in which PFC is the major sponsor, a facilities at the workplace by opening a Gymnasium and Certificate in Power Distribution of six months duration has the employees are encouraged to work out on a regular been initiated for technicians / linesman at remote centers basis. who would otherwise not have access to training for up- gradation of their skills. Company also provides world class medical facilities for employees and their family members. An in-house doctor 23.0 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY has also been engaged for consultation by the employees One of the important steps towards Government of India for their minor ailments. directive to all Public Sector Organizations is to fulfill 22.3 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND corporate social responsibility to help NGOs/Charitable TRAINING organizations in the wake of upliftment of the downtrodden communities who are physically and economically During the year 2008-09 as on 31st March, 2009, 7 in-house handicapped. training programs were organized by PFC for its employees. A total of 615 man-days were achieved through in-house PFC has played an important role in this direction by giving programs. In addition, 394 man-days were achieved by a helping hand to the NGOs to help physically disabled, sponsoring PFC employees to training programs organized especially the visually challenged to realize their potentials by other training institutes. and play their role as equal members of the society.

146 As a measure of good and corporate social responsibility, 25.0 PFC CONSULTING LIMITED (PFCCL) all the available surplus office furniture/materials which 25.1 Background became available after shifting of PFC’s office from its old rented accommodation at Chanderlok building to its newly PFC has been providing Consultancy services to Power owned constructed building at Barakhamba Lane, were sector through its Consultancy Services Group (CSG) since donated to NGOs (total value around Rs.20 lakhs). The October 1999. With a reforming power sector, new entities donation was made to 26 NGOs through its centralized being operationalised, regulatory mechanism coming into controlled office called CAF (Charities Aid Foundation-who operation and Electricity Act 2003 being implemented; are responsible for looking after the activities of these leveraging the experience of its CSG Unit, PFC incorporated NGOs). All these NGOs have applauded this act of social PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) as a wholly owned responsibility by PFC Management and have commended subsidiary of PFC on 25th March 2008 for providing PFC’s efforts in this direction. consultancy services to Power Sector. The company commenced its business on 25th April 2008. 24.0 OFFICE AUTOMATION 25.2 Range of Services Offered Office automation in its real sense refers to the varied computer machinery and software used to digitally create, The Services are being offered in the following areas: collect, store, manipulate and relay office information 1. Reform, Restructuring, Regulatory and related aspects needed for accomplishing the basic tasks and goals in an in power sector. organization. In fact, with the operationalization of its official activities from its own building and by well equipping itself 2. Financial Management, Bid Process Management, with the latest office automation accessories, PFC could Resource Mobilization, Accounting Systems etc. be considered to be one of the fully automated offices. Just 3. Project-Structuring / Planning / Development / specific to mention a few, the provision of video conference facility studies, implementation monitoring, efficiency to board level officials/PA System/Voice Recording System improvement projects, for both State owned Utilities including separate FOREX dealing room/CCTV plus more and IPPs. importantly the installation of latest audio visual system with 4. Development of sustainable Human Resources Plans. one touch control operation makes conference/meeting proceedings more practical and all these measures 5. Communication and information dissemination. enhance its march towards business oriented activities. 6. Information Management systems. Further, another milestone with PFC marching ahead in 7. Legal and Contract Related Services for the Power this direction is the online data availability on its LAN about Sector PFC’s policies and procedures and online availability of its Loan Documentation formats to its perspective domestic/ While PFCCL continues to undertake various assignments, foreign clientele, enables PFC to maintain high level of its its focus is on assignments relating to:- increaded operational performance year by year. • Procurement of Power Through ‘Case 1’ and ‘Case 2’ In addition, steps initiated on the introduction of staff/visitors of Guidelines for Determination of Tariff by Bidding entry/exit through Access Control System, accompanied Process for Procurement of Power by Distribution with its 24x7 CCTV operation to keep a watch on the Licencees, issued by MoP, GoI movement of unknown intruders in the office vicinity are • Overall advisory services for development of a new well acknowledged and appreciated by one and all, Thermal Power Station. especially on account of terrorist threat menace. • Computerization of Accounting Systems for State A step further in this direction is the digitization and scanning Utilities. of PFC’s classified documents in order to safeguard its • Restructuring/ Implementation of reforms for State important documents stored in PFC’s server. Quick Utilities. response to the queries of investors of PFC’s Public Issue through the Voice Logger System has been well appreciated 25.3 UMPPs & ITPs by its shareholders. In fact, the above advancements go PFCCL has been assigned the task of development of Ultra hand in hand with the Management’s Business ethics in Mega Power Projects (UMPPs), an initiative of Ministry of enhancing PFC’s credibility and confidence amongst Power (MoP), Govt. of India (GoI), by PFC, which is the business clientele and the common people at large. Nodal Agency appointed by MoP, GoI. At the time of taking

147 "In the presence of Shri Satnam Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, Power Finance Corporation Ltd., Shri M. K. Goel, Director (Institutional Development & Administration), PFC and Chairman, Jharkhand Integrated Power Ltd. handing over the "Letter of Intent" (LoI) for 4000 MW Tilaiya Ultra Mega Power Project to Shri J. P. Chalasani, CEO, Reliance Power Ltd." over the work for development of UMPPs, work was actively Clients Nos. in progress for one UMPP i.e. Jharkhand (Tilaiya). With its States/ UTs 21 concerted efforts round the year, as on 31.03.2009, work on three (3) more UMPPs viz. Tamil Nadu (Cheyyur), Orissa Total No. of Clients 36 (Bedabahal) and Chhattisgarh (Akaltara), has been taken State Utilities 15 up progressively and RfQ for these UMPPs are expected to be issued in FY 09-10. PFCCL is conducting the bid Public Sector Undertakings 4 process for the SPV, East North Interconnections Company State Governments 6 Limited (ENICL) and the RfP is expected to be issued Regulatory Commissions 3 before end April ‘2009. Licensees/ IPPs 8 25.4 Client Base: PFCCL has undertaken significant work mainly in the States PFCCL is continuously endeavouring to become a premier of West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, consulting organisation in the Power Sector. On the basis Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Meghalaya, Assam, Andhra of satisfaction in terms of quality of services rendered, Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh clients reposed confidence through awarding of repeat and Delhi. orders. The Client base includes both Public i.e. State/ Central owned Power Sector Utilities (SPSUs/CPSUs) as 25.5 Financial Performance well as Private entities (IPPs), State Electricity Regulatory In the maiden year of operations, PFCCL has logged a net Commissions and State Governments. The numbers of profit of nearly Rs. 10 Crore. states including the profile of clients are given below:

148 CHAPTER - 22.5 RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPORATION LIMITED (REC) 1. Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) was the Tenth and Eleventh Plans. incorporated as a company under the Companies Act, 1.2 REC is also the Nodal Agency for implementation of 1956 in the year 1969 with the main objective of “Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana – a financing rural electrification schemes in the country. scheme of Rural Electricity Infrastructure and The expanded mandate of REC includes financing of Household Electrification” launched by the Government all projects including transmission and generation of India in April, 2005, for attainment of the National without any restriction of population, geographical Common Minimum Programme (NCMP) goal of location or size. REC is a Public Financial Institution providing access to electricity to all households in five under Section 4A of the Companies Act, 1956. REC years. is also registered as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) under Section 45 IA of the RBI Act, 1934. REC 1.3 REC has three (3) Functional Directors, one is presently a Schedule ‘A’ Enterprise with Navratna Government nominee Director and four (4) Status granted by Government of India. Independent Directors. 1.1 REC has grown over the years to be a leading financial 2. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING institution in power sector. Besides attending to its During the period from 01.01.2008 to 31.03.2009, the core objectives of financial schemes for extending and Corporation signed the Memorandum of improving the rural electricity infrastructure, REC is Understanding with Ministry of Power, Government of presently funding large/mega generation projects and India, for the financial year 2008-09 and 2009-10 transmission and distribution projects, which are critical respectively. The performance of the Corporation in to the projected addition of installed capacity during terms of Memorandum of Understanding signed with

Sh. P. Uma Shankar, CMD, REC presents a cheque for interim dividend payment of Rs 140.50 Crores for the year 2008-09 to Sh. V.S. Sampath, Secretary MOP on 5.03.09

149 Ministry of Power, Government of India for the financial 4. SHARE CAPITAL year 2007-08 has been rated “Excellent”. This was The Authorised Share Capital of REC is Rs.1200 crore. the 15th year in succession that the Corporation has The Issued and Paid up Share capital increased during received “Excellent” rating since the year 1993-94 when the year 2007-08 from Rs.780.60 crore to Rs.858.66 crore the first MOU was signed with the Government. after IPO. In the Post-IPO scenario, the shareholding of 3. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER (IPO) OF SHARES the Government of India has reduced from 100% to In February 2008 the Company made an Initial Public 81.82% and the balance 18.18% is held by others. Offer (IPO) of 15,61,20,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 5. MOBILIZATION OF FUNDS (FROM1.1.2008 TO each through 100% book-building process with price band of Rs.90 to 105 per share. The Issue comprised 31.3.2009) of a fresh issue of up to 7,80,60,000 equity shares The amount mobilized from the market during the and an Offer for Sale of up to 7,80,60,000 equity shares period from 1.1.2008 to 31.3.2009 was Rs.18,894 by the President of India acting through Ministry of crore, which includes Rs.2878 crore by way of Power, Government of India. The Issue got a syndicated loan from commercial banks, Rs.3671 crore phenomenal response and it was oversubscribed by by way of capital gains tax exemption bonds, and Rs. about 27 times. 10615 crore by way of non-priority sector bonds and The Issue was priced at Rs. 105 per share including a Rs.1233 crore from commercial papers, and Rs.497 premium of Rs. 95 per share. The fresh equity shares crore by way of Official Development Assistance (ODA) were allotted on 5th March 2008 and the total amount loan from Kreditanstat fur Wiederaufbau (KfW)/ Japan raised by the Company through IPO was Rs. 819.63 Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The crore. The equity shares of the Company were listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) domestic debt instruments of REC continued to enjoy and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) on 12th “AAA” rating – the highest rating assigned by CRISIL, March 2008. CARE and FITCH.

Mr. P. Uma Shankar, CMD, REC signed the MoU for the year 2008-09 with Mr. Anil Razdan, Secretary, Ministry of Power on 28-03-08

150 6. HIGHLIGHTS OF PERFORMANCE (DURING 2008-09) The highlights of performance of REC for the year 2008-09 are given below :-

(Rs. in Crore) Particulars 2008-09 (Provisional / unaudited) Loan sanctioned 47423.00 Loan Disbursed 22308.78 Recovery of Dues 9570.49 Resource Mobilization 15330 Profit before Tax 1801.73 Profit after Tax 1178.72 Net worth 6375 Dividend (Interim dividend for 2008-09 paid during the year) 171.73 Business per employee 46.81 7. PROGRESS MADE DURING THE PERIOD 01.01.2008 TO 31.03.2009 7.1 Sanctions (Rs. in crore) Sl. No. Particulars Achievement during the period 1.1.2008 to 31.3.2009 1. Transmission & Distribution {including projects under International Cooperation and Development (IC & D)} 18838.00 2. Generation {including projects under Decentralized Distribution Generation (DDG)} 25871.54 3. Short Term Loan 3035.00 Total 47744.54 7.2 Disbursements (Excluding RGGVY) (Rs. in crore) Sl. No. Particulars Achievement during the period 1.1.2008 to 31.3.2009 1. Transmission & Distribution {including projects under International Cooperation and Development (IC &D)} 8919.30 2. Generation {including projects under Decentralized Distribution Generation (DDG)} 9404.62 3. Short Term Loan 2455.00 Total 20778.92 7.3 Performance Highlights (from 01.01.2008 to 31.03.2009) Sl. No. Particulars Achievement during the period 1.1.2008 to 31.3.2009 (provisional on estimated basis) 1 Total Income (Rs. in crore) 5600 2 Gross Margin (Rs. in crore) 2183

151 3 Net worth (Rs. in crore) (As on the last day of the period) 6375 4 Return on Net Worth 22.18% 5 Overhead to Total Income 2.57% 6. PBDIT / Total Employee 3.16 7. Earning per share (EPS) 16.47

8. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES be merged with the Transmission Service provider (TSP) of the Transmission system after the developer is granted 8.1 REC Power Distribution Company Ltd. a license by the CERC. (RECPDCL) REC TPCL has successfully completed Bid Opening process REC Power Distribution Company Ltd. (RECPDCL), which for the above two projects on 11/12/08 & 12/12/08. In response was established on 12th July, 2007, has been doing third to Request for Qualification (RFQ) for North Karanpura party inspection of RGGVY, FRP works etc. of various state Transmission Project, total 13 firms have submitted their power utilities and providing consultancy in the field of power response and in case of Request for Qualification (RFQ) for distribution. Talcher-II Transmission Project, total 15 firms have responded It has earned a net profit of Rs.1.78 crores during the year and evaluation of RFQ is under progress. 2007-08. 9. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT During the period from 1.1.2008 to 31.3.2009, RECPDCL REC hosted a delegation from Rural Energy Agency (REA) has signed Agreements with the various State Power Govt. of Tanzania on 19th March, 2009. The delegation Utilities for Third Party Inspection and Monitoring of RGGVY was on a study tour to India and Bangladesh to exchange and FRP works of a cumulative project cost of Rs.2277.11 and share the professional expertise in the field of Rural crores. On completion of the above inspection & monitoring Electrification. Due to RGGVY programme of Ministry of work, it is expected that RECPDCL would get a revenue of Power and REC being its nodal implementing agency, REC Rs.41.07 crores (approx.). is emerging as a role model amongst the International During this period, RECPDCL has completed monitoring Agencies seeking to promote and facilitate improved access of RGGVY works of 6565 villages in 5 States. to modern energy services in their rural areas. They also visited a RGGVY project having rural infrastructure. During the above period, RECPDCL has entered into agreement with M/s. HCL for implementing projects on IT 10. RAJIV GANDHI GRAMEEN VIDYUTIKARAN YOJANA (RGGVY) – SCHEME FOR RURAL in Power Sector. ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND 8.2 REC Transmission Projects Company Ltd. (REC TPCL) HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIFICATION.

REC TPCL was incorporated on January 8, 2007 as a Public Government of India, in April 2005, launched the scheme Limited Company. It received its Commencement of “Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana – Scheme of Business Certificate on February 5, 2007. The main object Rural Electricity Infrastructure and Household of REC TPCL is to promote, organize and carry on the Electrification” for the attainment of the National Common business of consultancy services and/ or Project Minimum Programme (NCMP) goal of providing access to implementation in any field of activity relating to electricity to all households in five years. REC is the nodal transmission & distribution of electricity in India or abroad. agency for implementation of the scheme in entire country.

REC TPCL has already taken up the task of selection of Initial approval was for implementation of Phase I of the developer for the two transmission projects entrusted to scheme for capital subsidy of Rs.5000 crore during the 10th REC. Technical consultants and Bid Process Consultants Plan period. The scheme was subjected to evaluation to assist REC TPCL in the process have already been towards the end of 10th Plan with a view on modification appointed. Subsequently, under REC Transmission required for implementation during 11th Plan. Projects Company Limited, two project specific SPVs Accordingly, approval of continuation of the scheme in namely (i) North Karanpura Transmission Company XI Plan has been issued by Ministry of Power vide OM No. Limited, and (ii) Talcher II Transmission Company Limited 44/37/07-D(RE) dated 6th February 2008 for capital subsidy have also been formed subsequently. These SPVs would of Rs. 28000 crore during 11th Plan period.

152 Salient features The franchisee should be preferably input based to reduce AT&C losses so as to make the system • Ninety per cent capital subsidy is provided towards revenue sustainable. overall cost of the projects under the scheme. • The projects under the scheme are subject to three- • The states to finalize their Rural Electrification Plans tier Quality Monitoring Mechanism. At first tier, in consultation with Ministry of Power and notify the implementing agency will engage third party same within six months. inspection agency to inspect approx. 50% villages on random sample and pre-despatch inspections of • For projects to be eligible for capital subsidy under major materials. Whereas at Second Tier, Rural the scheme, prior commitment of the States be Electrification Corporation will inspect 10% villages obtained before sanction of projects under the on random sample basis. At third tier, Independent scheme for: Evaluators (Individuals /Agency) will be engaged by the Ministry of Power for evaluation to cover i) Guarantee by State Government for a minimum daily evaluation of 1% villages. supply of 6-8 hours of electricity in the RGGVY network; • Decentralized distribution-cum-generation from conventional or renewable or non-conventional ii) Deployment of franchisees for the management of sources such as biomass, bio fuel, bio gas, mini hydro, rural distribution. geo thermal and solar etc. for villages where grid • The management of rural distribution would be connectivity is either not feasible or not cost effective. through franchisees who could be Non-Governmental 10.1 The details of target achievement during the Organizations (NGOs), Users Association, Panchayat period from 01.04.2008 to 31.3.2009 are as Institutions, Cooperatives or individual entrepreneurs. mentioned below:- Sl.No. Particulars Target as per MoU Targets achieved for the year 2008-09 till 31.3.2009 RGGVY 1 Electrification works in un-electrified villages (Nos.) (a) North East States 895 798 (b) Other than NE States 18105 11258 (c ) Total 19000 12056 2 Release of free electricity connections to BPL households (Nos. in Lakh)

(a) North East States 1.055 0.36 (b) Other than NE States 48.945 30.48 (c ) Total (Nos. in Lakh) 50.000 30.84

10.2 Progress of works during the year 2008-09 Bengal, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Nagaland, Bihar, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, It has been reported that works have been completed Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Orissa, for 48533 villages (including 12056 un-electrified and Maharashtra, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh. 36477 electrified villages) during 2008-09 up to 31.3.2009. Connections to 36.23 Lakh rural house- 10.4 Progress of works during the period from holds including 30.84 Lakh BPL households have 1.1.2008 to 31.3.2009 been released during 2008-09 up to 31.3.2009. It has been reported that works have been completed 10.3 Franchisee development for 69941 villages (including 15666 un-electrified and Fourteen states in the country have already taken 54275 electrified villages) during the period from action in development of franchises for distribution 1.1.2008 to 31.3.2009. Connections to 42.06 Lakh of power in rural areas. So far, 12154 franchisees rural households including 36.57 Lakh BPL house- are operational/contracted covering 97211 villages holds have been released during the period from both in RGGVY and other areas in the states of West 1.1.2008 to 31.3.2009 153 Village Electrification Infrastructure 10.5 Cumulative performance : a. The cumulative performance under the RGGVY from the date of launching the programme are as mentioned below:-

12 3 4 5 6 7 Plan Number of Projects Number of Villages Sanctioned NIT Issued Turnkey Contracts Status of Sanctioned Project Cost for Awarded Balance Xth 235 Projects 178130 villages Rs. 9722.40 crore 235 Projects 235 Projects - Plan (66194* un-electri- (including revised fied and 111936 sanctioned cost of electrified villages) Maharashtra) XIth 327 Projects 291175 villages Rs. 16254.12 319 Projects 280 Projects 9 projects Plan (49704 un-electrified crore are ready and 241471 electri- for award. fied villages)

* taking into account villages reduced by Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Rajasthan. b. Cumulatively, works in 137488 villages (59882 un- Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd (HVPN). The objective of electrified and 77606 electrified villages) have been the project is to achieve stability in power supply and completed under RGGVY up to 31.3.2009. Cumula- to meet the fast growing load demand by strength- tively, connections to 63.48 Lakh rural households ening intra-state transmission systems in the State including 53.78 Lakh BPL households have been of Haryana, thereby contributing to local economic released under the scheme up to 31.3.2009. development and improvement of living standard of local residents in the State. The loan has been effec- 11. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND DEVELOP- tuated on 12th September 2008 and drawl of funds MENT (IC & D) has commenced under the loan. 11.1. Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) 11.2. Indo German Bilateral Cooperation (KfW) - 2nd - 2nd Line of Credit Line of Credit REC has entered into a second Loan agreement with REC has entered into a Second Loan Agreement with JBIC on 10th March 2008 for official Development KfW on 16.03.09 for Official Development Assistance Assistance (ODA) of 20.902 billion Yen for implemen- (ODA) of EUR 70 million & Financing Agreement for tation of Transmission System Project by Haryana financial Contribution of EUR 500,000 under Energy

154 Efficiency Programme-II for implementation of newable (non-conventional) sources such as biom- Energy Efficiency and System improvement Project ass, bio gas, mini hydro, and solar etc.for villages of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (UHBVN), where grid connectivity is either not feasible or not Haryana. The objective of the project is to promote cost effective. energy efficiency by reduction in distribution losses, DDG systems are small power generation units with reduction in failures in electricity distribution and to local distribution system. provide higher quality of services to predominantly agricultural consumers in UHBVN’s distribution Ninety per cent capital subsidy would be network. provided under RGGVY towards overall cost of the DDG projects under the scheme, 11.3. Asian Development Bank (ADB) excluding the amount of state or local taxes, ADB has approved a line of credit amounting to US which will be borne by the concerned State/ State $ 225 million to REC on 27.11.08 to finance trans- Utility. 10% of the project cost would be mission and distribution networks in rural sector. contributed by states through own resources/loan Further negotiations with ADB in availing the loan from financial institution. are under progress. A provision of Rs 540 Crore has been kept as sub- 11.4. Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) sidy for DDG projects under XIth Plan. The 4 nos of Project Design Documents (PDDs) on Guidelines for village electrification through HVDS Project of APSPDCL financed by REC under DDG under RGGVY in the XIth plan REC-KfW Energy Efficiency Programme-I have re- have been issued by Ministry of Power vide ceived Host Country Approval from MoEF in Janu- Order No. 44/1/2007-RE dated 12.01.2009. DDG ary 2009 for availing carbon credits under CDM and projects shall be executed in line with the above this approval is first of its kind in the Indian Power guidelines. Distribution Sector. So far REC has financed various Renewable Projects 12. DECENTRALIZED DISTRIBUTED GENERATION as per details given below as on 31.03.09: (DDG) Projects under implementation and Projects Com- RGGVY provides for DDG from conventional or re- missioned

Sl.No. Description Projects Projects under TOTAL Commissioned Implementation (i) Value of Loan sanctioned (Rs. Crore) 80.73 548.14 628.87 (ii) Disbursement made so far (Rs Crore) 78.34 268.74 347.08 (iii) Value of Projects Sanctioned (Rs Crore) 180.11 907.90 1088.01 (iv) MW of Projects 36.60 152.70 189.30

13. INTERNAL AUDIT 14. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The company has a separate Internal Audit Division 14.1 Progress made during the current year upto 31st which verifies compliance to the policies and March, 2009 procedures framed by the management. During 2008-09, the Internal Audit Division covered audit of REC has initiated implementation of an integrated all the Divisions of Corporate Office (21 in nos.) and Oracle based ERP system covering all major 18 Project Offices / Zonal Offices as per Annual business functions. This is being implemented by Internal Audit Programme. The Division helps in M/s.Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) under improving Systems as well as accuracy and efficiency consultancy of Management Development Institute of transactions and operations. (MDI), Gurgaon. During the period, phases like ‘AS- IS’ process study, ‘TO-BE’ Module Testing, Integration The significant findings of the Internal Audit are Testing, Gap-Fit analysis & Functional Design and submitted to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for information and further follow up for Customization User Acceptance Testing (UAT) have compliance of the audit observations. Periodical been completed. Partial GO-LIVE of some of the reviews are also carried out to ensure follow up on modules i.e. GL (General Leger), FA (Fixed Asserts), the audit observations. Accounts Payable and receivable, Treasury and Cash

155 Management, Purchase and Inventory have been The website of the Corporation has been made successfully completed during this financial year. The bilingual. Corporate Intranet has been revamped, Live of operation of the ERP software across the developed in-house, with more attractive and dynamic organization is scheduled by 15th April, 2009. features, and launched during July, 2008.

As part of implementation of IT infrastructure for ERP 15. TRAINING ACTIVITIES AT CENTRAL INSTITUTE operation, Establishing ERP Data Centre and MPLS- FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION (CIRE) VPN based Wide Area Network (WAN) for HYDERABAD interconnecting all offices of REC has been The activities of the CIRE for the period from 1.1.2008 to completed. 31.3.2009 are as under : The Local Area Network (LAN) in the Corporation has A. The following programmes were conducted during been consolidated. 1.1.2008 to 31.3.2008:

Sl. No. Programme No. of Programmes No. of Participants

1. Regular Progrmames 3 30

2. DRUM Programmes 8 201

3. Workshops 2 77

4. International Programmes 2 30

5. Programmes in collaboration with Institute of Public Enterprises 2 25

Total 17 363

B. During the year 2008-09, CIRE has conducted 98 programmes and trained 2766 participants. This is the best achievement since inception of CIRE in 1979.

The following categories of programmes were conducted during 2008-09:

Sl. No. Programme No. of Programmes No. of Participants

1 Programmes on TOT: Rural 50 1494 Electricity Distribution Franchising (in association with TERI)

2. DRUM Programmes other than 11 333 Franchising Programmes

3. Others- Pilot Training For C&D 2 79 Employees and Franchisees

4. In-house Programmes 2 40

5. Regular /Open Programmes 11 179

6. International Programmes 6 65

7. Programmes in Collaboration with IPE 3 35

8. Sponsored Programmes 13 542

Total 98 2767

156 C. CIRE/REC has been made the Nodal Agency for E. CIRE has been identified as Nodal Agency for coor- implementing the "National Franchisee Training dinating the Meeting of Inspection by the Parliament Programme" by the Ministry of Power, GOI. The Dis- Second Sub-Committee on Official Language at tribution Management in RGGVY villages are to be Hyderabad. The Inspection of 6 Central Government franchised to suitable areas and it is a mandatory institutions i.e. Indian Institute of Chemical Technol- requirement. The scheme is implemented through- ogy, National Consumer Cooperative Federation, out the country by REC. CIRE, being the Training Central Ground Water Board, Coconut Development Institute of REC, is identified as Nodal Agency for Board, Central Research Institute for Dry Land Agri- implementing the "National Franchisee Training culture and Central Institute for Rural Electrification Programme" throughout India and the training activ- (CIRE) were taken up by the Sub-Committee during ity will continue upto 2011-12. 19 - 20 Jan 2009. The meeting was successfully conducted by CIRE and we have also received an CIRE/REC has also been identified by the Ministry of appreciation letter from the Chairman of the Parlia- Power, GOI, as Nodal Agency for implementing the mentary Second Sub-Committee on Official Lan- "National Training Programme for C&D Employees". guage. The supporting staff in technical, non-technical ar- eas working in distribution sector, who are the first 16. GENDER ISSUES – INFORMATION RELATING TO interface with the consumers will be provided train- GENDER BUDGETING - NIL ing and skill development to effectively deliver their 17. APPRAISAL PROCESS FOR SANCTION OF responsibilities and improve the customer satisfac- LOANS tion, the C&D employees training programmes are proposed. Under this scheme, about 75,000 C&D 17.1 Generation Power Projects employees in the country will be trained during the REC is providing loan assistance to SEBs/State period of Eleventh Five Year Plan. Power Utilities/Private Sector for setting up of D. During the year 2008-09, as per the guidelines of generation projects like hydro, thermal (coal and gas MOP, emphasis has been given to conduct more based), R&M, non-conventional, etc. without any limit number of programmes on "Training of Trainers: on the size and geographical location of the project Rural Electricity Distribution Franchising" under in the country. RGGVY in association with TERI. The Ministry of For Generation Projects, the loan applications, in pre- Power has targeted CIRE of REC to organise 25 scribed formats for Govt./Public sector/SEB and pri- programmes on this topic. However, CIRE has con- vate IPPs are, being submitted to the Corporate ducted the double the number of targeted Office which includes the checklist of essential docu- programmes, which is a remarkable achievement. ments to be submitted for appraisal and sanction of CIRE is one of the best performing training institu- loan assistance. tions and trained maximum number of participants The following are evaluated for appraisal of the project :- during the second half of the year among the 13 train- ing institutions conducting DRUM training 1. Needs Assessment programmes all over the country, as per the MIS of 2. Assessment of location, accessibility & evacuation DRUM Project Secretariat. scheme During the year 2008-09, CIRE has conducted seven 3. Assessment of technology programmes under the sponsorship of kfw, Germany on the topics "Energy Accounting and Auditing in 4. Assessment of inputs and infrastructure required Power Sector - Strategies and Techniques" and "High 5. Assessment of linkages secured Voltage Distribution System" (HVDS). In addition, five customer specific / tailor-made programmes on 6. Analysis of contracts "Pilferage of Electricity - Theft & Legal Remedies" –PPA, FSA, FTA, EPC,O&M etc for the Vigilance Executives, including Police Offic- ers, of power utilities in Karnataka State i.e. KPTCL, 7. Cost and Tariff competitiveness BESCOM, HESCOM, GESCOM and CESCOM were –Comparison with existing database and similar also conducted. CIRE has also organised a training projects programme on "Monitoring of RGGVY Projects" to a batch of 25 executives of NESCL of NTPC. 8. Clearances

157 9. Procurement Procedure (iv) System Improvement (P:SI(Transmission)) category

10. Implementation Plan (v) System Improvement (Bulk Loan for Meters, Transformers) category 11. Proposed Financing Plan Operational Guidelines for each category of schemes 12. Sensitivity Analysis as approved by the competent authority have been 13. Availability of the Exposure of REC issued, covering various aspects required for formulation and appraisal of schemes like objectives, scope of 14. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Project works, area to be covered, format of DPR, cost data, entity 15. Risk factors and mitigation appraisal, extent of exposure, project implementation, project financing, deviation, extensions, disbursal of loan, The following are evaluated for appraisal of the entity / financial viability etc. These guidelines are revised as and borrower : - when required to bring them in line with the structural, 1. State Sector Project: organizational and operational changes which take place in the power sector. These guidelines are followed for 1. Status of past loans/ default to REC if any technical and financial appraisal of the T&D schemes.

2. Financial Performance of the Utility 2. Entity Appraisal

3. Maximum permissible borrowing For entity or borrower’s appraisal, the latest ratings includ- ing maximum permissible exposure as specified by the 4. Maximum Permissible Loan entity appraisal division of REC is being followed. 5. Security offered 3. Extent of Exposure 2. Private Sector Project: For calculating the exposure for each utility, the norms as 1. Business Analysis specified in the prudential norms issued by the Finance Division of REC is followed. • Market Analysis 4. Rate of Interest • Industry Analysis Interest Rates and other related loan policies for various 2. Financial Analysis categories of schemes financed by REC are issued in the • Past Financial Position form of interest rate or loan policy circular periodically is- sued by the CS Division based on the approval of the BOD. • Future Financial Position 5. Repayment period • Financial Flexibility The present repayment period approved by the BOD for 3. Management Analysis T&D schemes is 13 years including 3 years moratorium • Management Evaluation except for Bulk loan schemes for which it is 7 years includ- ing 2 years moratorium. This is also issued by CS Division • Project Execution Capabilities based on BOD approval.

4. Security offered 6. Security

17.2 Transmission & Distribution Projects There are various security options approved by BOD for T&D schemes. These include Government Guarantee, Appraisal Policy for T&D Schemes Bank Guarantee, hypothecation of existing assets, hypoth- 1. Operational guidelines for various categories of ecation of future assets or a combination of any of the above. schemes under T&D The options as approved by BOD are issued in the form of a circular by the CS Division. The T&D Schemes are financed under the following broad categories: 7. Monitoring Mechanism

(i) Intensive Electrification (P:IE) category A detailed monitoring guidelines for T&D schemes cover- ing the different types of monitoring to be done at various (ii) Pumpset energisation (SPA:PE) category stages of the project cycle have been specified vide Moni- (iii) System Improvement (P:SI(Distribution)) category toring guidelines issued.

158 17.3 Short Term Loans 5. Repayment Period :

Appraisal Policy of Short Term Loans The Short Term Loans shall have a repayment period The Competent Authority has approved the following of upto one year. However, the borrower shall have appraisal policy of the Short Term Loans :- the option for roll over of the loan for another matching period only once. Acceptance of such option for roll 1. Eligibility : over of loan would however rest with the Corporation. • Power Utilities and State Governments not in default 6. Mode of Repayment : to REC, shall only be eligible for grant of Short Term Loans. The borrower shall have the option to pay the principal in lump-sum (bullet) at the end of the tenure or in Default means that there should not be any over dues of equal monthly instalments repayable within the period interest and/or principal to the Corporation, except where of the loan. The interest shall be payable monthly. In overdue amount is on account of some issue remaining case, the loan is repaid in instalments, the interest unresolved, as decided by the Competent Authority. shall be payable on reducing balance basis. The 2. Purpose : monthly date of payment can be decided by the To provide finance to the borrowers to meet their working borrower. capital requirement for different purposes, such as :- 7. Security :

• Purchase of fuel for power plant The borrower may provide any of the following • System and network maintenance including securities covering the full loan amount. transformers repairs • Hypothecation of material/assets • Purchase of power Or • Purchase of material and minor equipment • State Govt. Guarantee • Any other requirement of Working Capital Or 3. Entity Appraisal : • Bank Guarantee As stated above, Short Term Loans are extended Or only to Power Utilities and State Governments. Presently, rating of these entities, regarding exposure • Corporate Guarantee, as acceptable to REC & category, as carried out by Power Finance Corporation, on quarterly basis, are being adopted Or by REC, till the same is done in-house. While • A mix of the above, as acceptable to REC. appraising a proposal for Short Term Loan, the category awarded to a particular Entity is to be taken In addition, suitable escrow cover acceptable to the into account. The applicable rate of interest and the Corporation shall also be provided unless the amount of exposure that can be taken on a particular borrower opts to choose the option of providing Bank Entity is also governed by the Rating Exercise. Guarantee covering the full loan amount.

For private sector borrowers, whose ratings are not 8. Pre-payment of Loan : considered by the Corporation on routine basis, separate Entity Appraisal would be got carried out Normally, no pre-payment of the Short Term Loan from the Project Appraisal Cell, at the time of would be allowed. However, the Corporation may considering their request for Short Term Loans. consider pre-payment of the loan,

The Corporation would exercise proper due diligence subject to the payment of premium as per the policy while sanctioning STL to private utilities. of REC as may be applicable from time to time

4. Rate of Interest : 9. Loan Ceiling

The rate of interest shall be that as prevailing STL to Power Utilities to meet their working capital on the date of disbursement. In respect of roll over, requirement should be linked to the overall limit of the interest rate applicable on the date of roll over working capital considered by the Regulatory shall be applied. Commission, where applicable. Sanction of STL shall 159 be considered subject to due diligence and after and get satisfied that the loan amount granted is deduction of amount already taken as working capital utilized only for the purpose for which it was intended. from other FIs/Banks against the overall limit. REC 12. Extent of Assistance may, however, exceed such limit by 25% on case to case basis. Upto 100% of the requirement of funds for the eligible items. At the time of making request to REC for This shall, however, be within the maximum exposure release of tranche, the borrower shall indicate the permissible for the borrower as per Prudential Norms purpose for which the amount is proposed to be used. of REC. The borrower shall furnish Utilisation Certificate for 10. Other Conditions the amount released within 60 days from the date of The prescribed procedure as approved by Director disbursement. (Finance) will be followed for loan documentation. 13. Clarifications 11. Monitoring Mechanism Any clarifications required to the above policy shall The borrower shall furnish to the Corporation a be decided by the CMD. Further, CMD may make statement of proper utilization of Short Term Loan. any minor deviation in terms and conditions of the In addition, the borrower shall comply with any other said scheme and prescribe such documents as may condition that may be stipulated by REC to ensure be required.

160 161 CHAPTER - 22.6 NORTH EASTERN ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION LTD.

North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO) 60% of the energy requirements of the N.E. Region. The main was constituted in 1976 under the Indian Companies Act, objectives of the Corporation are to add to the power 1956 with the objective of developing the power potential of generating capacity in the North Eastern Region by ensuring the North Eastern Region of the country through planned optimum utilization of commissioned generation projects, to development of power generation projects, which in turn would generate adequate internal resources ensuring justifiable effectively promote the development of the North Eastern return on investment, to continue sustained efforts to obtain Region. Since then NEEPCO has grown into one of the the receivables from State Electricity Boards/Departments, pioneer Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of to execute and commission power projects, both hydro and Power, Govt. of India, with an authorized share capital of Rs. thermal, within prescribed time frames, and to undertake long 3,500 Crores and having an installed capacity of 1,130 MW term feasibility studies for optimum development of hydro (755 MW hydro & 375 MW thermal), which meets more than power resources of the North Eastern Region.

1. POWER PLANT UNDER OPERATION: The following completed Projects are under Operation:

Sl. No. Name of the Plant State Installed Capacity (MW) HYDRO 1. Ranganadi H.E. Power Plant Arunachal Pradesh 405 2. Kopili H.E. Power Plant Assam 275 3. Doyang H.E. Power Plant Nagaland 75 Sub Total 755 THERMAL 4. Assam Gas Based Power Plant Assam 291 5. Agartala Gas Turbine Power Plant Tripura 84 Sub Total 375 T O T A L 1130 2. GENERATION FROM POWER PLANT: Sl. No. Name of the Project MOU Target Actual Generation during 2008-09 during 2008-09 1. Ranganadi H.E. Power Plant 1510 1567.72 2. Kopili H.E. Power Plant 1550 1170.84 3. Doyang H.E. Power Plant 227 238.31 Sub Total 3287 2976.87 4. Assam Gas Based Power Plant 1820 1767.38 5. Agartala Gas Turbine Power Plant 611 660.51 Sub Total 2431 2427.89 T O T A L 5718 5404.76

162 Capacity index for Hydro Plants for the year 2008-09 is the power house situated on the right bank of River Kameng 87.36% against yearly target of 85% and availability for near Kimi village having installed capacity of 600 MW. Thermal Plants is 79.91% against yearly target of 80% for The CCEA clearance of Kameng HEP was accorded on the same period. 02.12.04 at an estimated cost of Rs 2496.90 Crs. including FINANCIAL STATUS: IDC of Rs 249.09 Crs. at March 2004 PL. The project was Particulars RE 2008-09 Achieved upto originally approved for completion in 5 years from the date of 31st Mar 2009 CCEA clearance with commissioning schedule in Nov. 2009 (Provisional) which has been revised with commissioning of 1st Unit as Dec 2012. All major works are in progress. So far 5.95 KM Gross Sales 829.51 859.22 tunnelling has been completed out of 14.47 KM. The proposed (Rs. in Crores). Revised Cost Estimate of the Project at Sep 2008 PL has been PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION: worked out as Rs. 3253.22 Crs. (including IDC of Rs. 514.22 Kameng H.E. Project (600 MW), Arunachal Pradesh: Crs.). The progress has suffered due to poor geology, lack of stable construction power and roads and major flash floods. The Kameng H.E. Project is located in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. The Project is accessed through Tezpur The project is taken up as Central Sector Scheme with debt: town in the state of Assam. The objective of the project is to equity ratio of 70:30 of the approved project cost. The equity generate electricity by diverting the water of River Bichom, with portion is being provided by the Govt. of India as GBS and rest augmentation of water from river Tenga during lean period, to as loan from M/s PFC.

Surge Shaft work in Progress (Kameng HEP) Tuirial H.E. Project (60 MW), Mizoram: The matter was referred to PIB on 03.07.2008 for its kind appraisal and approval on continuation or otherwise of the The project activities against Tuirial H.E. Project had been totally project. stopped w.e.f. 09.06.04 due to illegal demand of crop compensation on forest land and huge time & cost overrun on However, in a meeting to review the status of the project held account of design changes. on 4.2.09, it was inter-alia decided to move a revised PIB Note 163 based on the hard cost of the project, as vetted by CEA vide Diversion of National Highway for Rs.166.61 Crs, which have their letter dated 3.11.2005 of Rs.802.79 crs after duly been agreed, ‘In Principle’, to be borne by the respective considering the following : Ministries of the Govt. of India. The project is scheduled to be 1) Continuation of JBIC Loan commissioned within 87 months from the date of CCEA clearance. Notice Inviting Bids were floated on 30.11.05 with 2) Subordinate debt of the order of Rs.180 cr. to Rs.200 submission of Bids are now scheduled for opening on 30.06.09. cr. at nominal rate of interest The MoE&F, GOI accorded Environmental Clearance to the 3) Govt. of Mizoram to resolve and re-assess the claims project on 24.10.08. Upon obtaining forest clearance from pertaining to Crop compensation in riverine reserve MOE&F, GOI, the project will be placed before CCEA for forest and take responsibility for maintaining law & order. clearance. 4) The civil contractor M/s. Patel Engineering Ltd. to The State Govt. of Manipur had suggested the option of setting withdraw their compensation claims and a letter to that up a Special Purpose Vehicle, in which the State Govt. of effect to be collected by NEEPCO. Manipur, NHPC and NEEPCO may participate, for Pare H.E. Project (110 MW), Arunachal Pradesh: implementation of the project. Accordingly, a meeting was taken by Secretary (Power) on 28.11.2008 in which the perspective The MOA was signed with the Government of Arunachal of implementation of the project as a joint venture / special Pradesh on 21st September 2006 for execution of this project. purpose vehicle (SPV) was also explored. Satluj Jal Vidyut The Foundation Stone of the Project was laid by Hon’ble Prime Nigal Ltd. (SJVNL) have intimated their willingness to participate Minister, Govt. of India on 31.01.08. The CCEA clearance for in the SPV by way of equity contribution to the extent of 26%. implementation of the Project (110 MW) was accorded on 4th NHPC have declined to participate in the proposed SPV. December 2008 at an approved estimated cost of Rs. 573.99 Whereas the State Govt. of Manipur have indicated their desire crores, IDC and Finance Charges of Rs. 68.06 crores at June to contribute 5% of equity. 2007 Price Level. The Project is scheduled to be commissioned in 44 months. The power from the project would be utilized Mawphu H.E. Project (90 MW), Meghalaya: within the North Eastern Region itself, using the existing 132 The Project is a run of the river scheme and located in the kV transmission system of Ranganadi Hydro Electric Project East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya. The project with a to meet the needs of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and other proposed installed capacity of 90 MW (2 X 45 MW) would North Eastern Region States. Tenders for award of works/ afford an annual energy generation of 346.82 MU in 90% contracts of Design and Review Consultancy works, Package- dependable year on 95% plant availability basis. The cost of I (Civil and Hydro-Mechanical works) and Package-II (Electro- the project has been assessed at Rs.408.23 Crs. at March, Mechanical works) have been completed. However, due to 2007 Price Level including IDC of Rs.51.04 Crs. The Project is high price quoted by the bidders, as compared to the provisions scheduled to be commissioned within 4½ years from the date of the sanctioned Cost Estimate of the Project, the bids for of CCEA clearance. both the Packages have been cancelled and initiation of new Bids through 4(four) Packages viz. Civil Works, HM Works, Signing of MoA with Govt. of Meghalaya could not be concluded EM Works & Switch Yard and Transformer works have been on the issue of non-payment of upfront premium. taken up. Tender for Package-I (civil works) have already been Ranganadi Stage-II H.E. Project (130 MW), Arunachal Pradesh: floated on 25.03.09. The DPR of the project was submitted to CEA on 17.03.2006 POWER PROJECTS UNDER PIPELINE (HYDRO): for Techno Economic Clearance (TEC). However, the same Tipaimukh H.E. (Multipurpose) Project (1500 MW), was returned by CEA due to high tariff. As advised by the CEA, Manipur: the project parameters including Cost Estimate of the project Located in the Churachandpur district of Manipur, the estimated are under review by NEEPCO. firm power of the project is 434.44 MW and the annual design Signing of MoA with Govt. of Meghalaya could not be concluded energy is 3,806 MU at 90% dependable year. In addition, the on the issue of non-payment of upfront premium. project would provide flood moderation in Barak Valley of POWER PROJECTS UNDER PIPELINE (THERMAL): Assam as secondary benefit. PIB meetings were held on 25.10.2005 and 31.01.06. The Revised Cost estimate has been Tripura Gas Based Power Project (104.74 MW), Tripura: cleared by CEA for a total cost of Rs.5,855.83 Crs including • All statutory clearance including MoE&F has been IDC of Rs.828.99 Crs. at November 2005 Price Level obtained. considering rate of interest on loan as 9.75%. The above cost does not include the cost components of External Security for • The PPA with the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Rs.246 Crs., Flood Moderation for Rs.445.80 Crs. and Limited (TSECL) has been signed on 19.03.2008.

164 • The Gas supply agreement (GSA) with M/s ONGC has 240 MW West Khasi Hills Thermal Power Project, been signed on 05.06.2008 for supplying 0.5 Meghalaya: MMSCUMD gas for the project. • Signing of MoA with Govt. of Meghalaya could not be • The PIB has recommended the project for CCEA on concluded on the issue of non-payment of upfront 20.01.09. It is proposed for commissioning during 11th premium Plan subject to CCEA clearance within September 2009. 250 MW Margherita Thermal Power Project, Assam: Notice Inviting ICB for the EPC contract to execute the • The project is being implemented as a Joint Venture project on full turn-key basis was opened on 25.09.08 between NEEPCO & Assam Power Generation and presently under evaluation. Corporation Ltd. The draft Joint Venture Agreement with • The project shall be completed within 30 (Thirty) months the provision to have 100% of the generated power from from the date of investment decision. the project to the State of Assam was submitted to this Ministry. NEEPCO was suggested by Ministry of Power 500 MW Garo Hills Thermal Power Project, Meghalaya: to revise the draft Joint Venture Agreement in • Signing of MoA with Govt. of Meghalaya could consonance with the Central Formula for power not be concluded on the issue of non-payment allocation. NEEPCO have taken up the matter with Govt. of upfront premium of Assam. A response from the Assam Govt. is awaited.

165 CHAPTER - 22.7 SATLUJ JAL VIDYUT NIGAM LIMITED

1.0 About SJVNL The Nathpa Jhakri Hydro – Power Station – NJHPS ( 1500 The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited – SJVN (formerly Nathpa MW ) was the first project undertaken by SJVN for execution Jhakri Power Corporation Limited - NJPC ) was incorporated and its all six units of 250 MW each was commissioned on May 24, 1988 as a joint venture of the Government of and are under commercial operation since May18,2004. India ( GOI ) and the Government of Himachal Pradesh Since its commissioning NJHEPS has generated total of (GOHP) to plan, investigate, organize, execute, operate and maintain Hydro-electric power projects in Satluj basin in 29597 MUs (Gross Energy Generation) upto March 31,2009 the state of Himachal Pradesh and at any other place. The and SJVN has paid a total dividend of Rs. 891.59 Crores as present authorized share capital of SJVN is Rs 4500 crores. per the details given under. Sr. No. Dividend Paid (Year wise) GOI (Rs. in crores) GOHP (Rs. in crores) Total (Rs. in crores) 1 2004-05 100.212 42.948 143.160 2 2005-06 111.601 47.829 159.430 3 2006-07 164.500 70.500 235.000 4 2007-08 170.800 73.200 244.000 5 2008-09 82.500 27.500 110.000 (Interim ) TOTAL 629.613 261.977 891.590

Adit to HRT – Rampur HE Project

166 2.0 Progress Made During 2008 – 09: The details of the Progress made during the year 2008 – 09, in respect of Energy Generation and Capacity Addition by SJVN, are as under: Description Actual Achievement up to Total Target during 2008 – 09 March 31, 2009 for the FY 2008-09 Gross Energy Generation During 2008 – 09. 6608.691 MU 6600 MU Capacity Addition NIL NIL

3.0 Financial Parameters of SJVN The financial position of SJVNL, for the last 4 years, is as under:

(Rs. in Crores) S.No. Description 2007-08 2006 - 07 2005 - 06 2004 – 05 A. INCOME DETAILS I Sales 1250.34 1618.23 1371.51 1098.27 II Other income 95.19 47.53 20.28 22.72 III Claim from Insurance Co. 236.68 - - - IV Total income 1582.21 1665.76 1391.79 1120.99 V Profit before Depreciation, 1475.78 1525.66 1256.39 1049.43 Interest & Finance Charges, and Taxation. VI Profit before tax 884.23 825.81 543.61 323.85 VII Profit after tax 764.51 732.71 498.21 298.43 VIII Dividend 244.00 235.00 159.43 143.16 IX Tax on Dividend 41.46 37.96 22.36 14.25 X Reserves and Surplus 1297.59 818.54 358.79 43.406 B SOURCES OF FUND I Share Capital 4108.81 4108.81 4108.81 4108.81 II Reserve & Surplus 1297.59 818.54 358.79 43.406 III Net Worth 5406.40 4927.35 4467.60 4152.22 IV Borrowings 2020.08 2524.20 3082.73 3631.701 TOTAL 7426.48 7451.55 7550.33 7783.921 C APPLICATION OF FUNDS I Gross fixed Assets 8451.84 8177.71 7972.61 7980.288 II Less Depreciation (-) 1124.38 1367.26 909.41 579.26 III Net Block 7327.46 6810.45 7063.20 7401.024 IV Total Fixed assets (including 7650.65 6989.23 7184.60 7476.48 capital work in progress, investments etc.) V Net Current assets 480.63 460.26 363.32 307.09 VI Misc. Expenditure - 2.06 2.41 0.346 Total 8131.28 7451.55 7550.33 7783.92

4.0 Project Under Construction: SJVN, has already taken up the execution of the proposed Rampur Hydro – Electric Project – RHEP ( 412 MW) ( 412 MW Rampur HE Project (RHEP). The proposed RHEP located on river Satluj in Shimla district of Himachal is a downstream development of the existing 1500 MW Pradesh) NJHPS and shall use the de-silted waters of the NJHPS

167 under operation. located in district Uttarkashi of Uttarakhand state. The Salient Features of 412 MW RHEP, in brief, are as (7) Arun-lll HE Project – 402 MW, on river Koshi, located under : in Sankhuwasabha district of Nepal. Head Race Tunnel - 15.088 km long, 10.50 m dia (8) SJVN has been allocated two projects namely 486 circular concrete lined MW Kholongchu Hydro Electric Project and 900 MW Power House - Surface type 138 m L x 23.50 Wangchu Hydro Electric Project in Bhutan by Ministry m W x 48 m H of Power for survey, investigation and DPR preparation. Capacity - 6 x 68.67 MW each = 412 (* Note :- The Implementation Agreements for the execution MW Khab HE Project has yet not been signed by Govt. of Himachal Pradesh with SJVN) Energy Generation - 1770 Million Units during a 90 % dependable year. SJVN is also making all out efforts to take up the execution of more projects in other states of the Country and abroad. SJVN, through its intense and concerted efforts, has secured all statutory clearances including Environmental, Forest, PIB 7.0 Industrial Relations and finally CCEA clearance on January 11, 2007, for its 412 Regular interactions are held with the representatives of the MW Rampur Hydro Electric Project. Subsequent, to CCEA various Associations / Unions. The thrust area for clearance SJVN has awarded major civil works on February discussions is related to policies as well as issues 01, 2007 and Electro- Mechanical works on September concerning with enhancing production, efficiency and 16,2008. Construction works and Electro- Mechanical works improving organizational climate. The above actions of the of Rampur HE Project are in full swing and all the six units Management paved the way for better employee - employer of the project are scheduled to commission by March 2012. relations and the industrial relations during the year remained Total cost of project at March 2006 price level is 2047.03 cordial. Recreational cultural and sports activities are being crores. organized during different occasions for improving inter – 5.0 Corporate Plan personal relations and also to bring out the talent of employees and their family members. SJVN has drawn a comprehensive 10 year plan to achieve a target of approximately 5251 MW capacity addition by 2016 8.0 Environment, Resettlement & Rehabilitation - 17 and emerge as a major contributor in Hydel Power Environment generation. SJVN has already taken up the execution and SJVNL is consistently devoting its energies towards subsequent operation and maintenance, of the following Environmental & Ecological aspects in respect of various projects in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand projects which are either commissioned or under in India and various projects in Nepal and Bhutan. construction/Investigation stages. Environment Management 6.0 Projects Under Investigation and Implementation: Plan of NJHEP has been approved of Rs. 35.85 crore for SJVN has already taken up the following projects for Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station. The Activities under EMP Implementation after Survey and Investigation works in the mainly consists of, Compensatory Afforestation, CAT Plan states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in India and Fisheries Management, Environment Monitoring, Disaster various projects in Nepal and Bhutan. Management Plan, Public Awareness programme etc.,CAT Plan is an important part of Environment Management Plan, (1) Luhri HE Project ( 775 MW ) located on river Satluj wherein the total out lay of CAT plan of Rs 29.57 Crore has in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. been approved. The CAT plan is being implemented through (2) Khab HE Project ( 1020 MW )* located on river Satluj State Forest Department. In the implementation of CAT, there in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. are various biological as well as engineering measures are (3) Dhaulasidh HE Project - 40 MW, on river Beas, located being taken up such as construction of civil structural works in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. and plantation in the catchment area of the project. As far (4) Devsari Dam HE Project - 252 MW, on river Pindar, as expenditure for the Natpha Jhakri Hydro electric project located in district Chamoli of Uttarakhand state. is concerned, SJVN has released Rs 19.96 crore to the various state Govt. departments for the execution of (5) Naitwar Mori HE Project – 59 MW, on river Tons ( a environment management works besides this SJVN has tributary of river ), located in district Uttarkashi also spent one crore rupees on the muck management of Uttarakhand state. activities. In addition to this SJVN has conducted a (6) Jakhol Sankri HE Project - 45 MW, on river Supin, comprehensive CAT Plan study of entire Satluj basin within

168 Indian Territory. This plan, if implemented, it will help Resettlement & Rehabilitation to address the issue of silt among all stake holders of SJVN, as a responsible corporate citizen, takes utmost care Satluj basin . In view of the expected high costs of for the resettlement and rehabilitation of the Project Affected implementation, probability of sharing the cost by the stake Families (PAFs) whose land or house or shop get affected holders executing hydro electric projects in the Satluj basin due to construction of the hydro electric projects. Further, is under study. appropriate compensation to all the PAFs in accordance Environment Management Plan of Rampur Hydro with the extant policies of the Government and SJVN, have Electric Project has been approved of Rs 45.52 Crore. been / are being made. Whereas the cost of the approved CAT Plan is of As a result of vigorous pursuit for ensuring a fair Rehabilitation Rs 23.37 Crores. The activities under Environment and Resettlement of the Project Affected Families, the World Management are Compensatory Afforestation, bank has lauded SJVNs efforts as under : CAT Plan, Net Present value of forests, ‘THE SUCCESS OF THE RESETTLEMENT ACTIVITY Fisheries Management, Environment Monitoring, etc., UNDERTAKEN IN THIS PROJECT IS QUITE RARE FOR The SJVN has released Rs 16.26 crore for INDIA, AND CAN BE CONSIDERED AS ONE OF THE BEST RHEP to the various department of GOHP for its EXAMPLES OF RESETTLEMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN implementation of Environmental management BANK ASSISTED PROJECTS IN INDIA. IT SHOULD BE activities and an amount of Rs. 6.20 crore has CONSIDERED AS AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHER PROJECTS.’ also been spent on the construction of the retaining walls to properly retain the muck in the approved muck Environment & R&R Policy dumping sites. SJVN has adopted an environment, resettlement & In addition to above SJVN has received Green Tech rehabilitation policy which reiterates company’s commitment Environmental Excellence Gold Awards-2008, for the best to sustainable development which is within the carrying practice of the Environment Management in and around the capacity of the eco-system and which promotes the SJVN Projects. improvement of the quality of life.

Diverted Satluj River – Rampur HE Project

169 CHAPTER - 22.8 Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd.

Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd. (THDC), was was declared under commercial operation in July’07 and Tehri incorporated as a Joint Venture Corporation of the Govt. of Power Station successfully completed the first full year under India (GOI) and Govt. of U.P.(GOUP), under the Companies Commercial Operation. Act, 1956, in July’1988. The main objectives of THDC are to THDC has generated 3164 MU during FY 2008-09 as develop, operate and maintain the Tehri Hydro Power compared to 2663 MU generated during FY 2007-08. Complex & other Hydro Projects and to provide quality, affordable and sustainable power with commitment to Government accorded Investment Approval to the Vishnugad environment, ecology and social values. Pipalkoti HEP (444 MW) located in District Chamoli, Uttarakhand. THDC has an Authorized Share Capital of Rs. 4000 Cr. and the Paid up Capital is Rs. 3300.36 Cr. as on 31.03.09. The Two Pumped Storage Schemes in the State of Maharashtra financial participation of GOI & GOUP in the implementation have been allotted to THDC for DPR updation and subsequent of the Projects is 75:25 for power component. implementation subject to commercial viability. THDC has established their presence in the Power Sector Under India-Bhutan Co-operation in hydro Sector and has successfully commissioned the 1000 MW Tehri development, MOP has allotted two Projects in Bhutan for Power Station, which was a distant dream due to various updation of DPR. social and other issues associated with it. With the commissioning of Tehri Power Station, agricultural scenario Financial Performance in Uttar Pradesh has changed with the additional water THDC has earned a Net Profit of Rs. 3235.80 million during available for irrigation from the and the drinking the year 2007-08 as compared to Rs. 1174.80 million in the water position in Delhi has also improved considerably. FY 2006-07. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS (As on Mar.’09) THDC has paid an Interim Dividend of Rs. 700 million for the Last unit of 250 MW of Tehri Power Station (4x250 MW) year 2008-09.

Visit of Hon’ble State Minister of Power Sh. Jairam Ramesh to Tehri Power Plant

170 Visit of Secretary (Power) to THDC Stall at IITF’ 08

Operational Performance 2007-08 and 2008-09 based on daily implementation schedule issued by NRLDC and this is subject to final tariff THDC has installed generation capacity of 1000 MW as on to be determined by CERC. 31.03.09. In addition THDC has 12 Projects in hand with a total proposed installed capacity of about 7844 MW which Commercial Performance are in various stages of development ( Three projects (1844 A Petition for fixation of provisional tariff for Tehri Power MW) under Construction stage, two projects (240 MW) under Station (1000 MW) has been filed before the Central DPR preparation stage, four projects (5240 MW) under DPR Electricity Regulatory Commission. As an interim measure, updation stage and three projects (520 MW) under Survey CERC has approved a two- part tariff subject to adjustment & Investigation stage.) after determination of final tariff by the Commission. During the year 2008-09, THDC generated 3164 Million Units During the current FY 2008-09, revenue of Rs. 1081.03 Cr. of Energy against target of 2649 Million Units. The Energy has been realized from the beneficiaries from the sale of Generation during the year 2007-08 was 2663 Million Units electrical energy generated between 01.04.2008 & against the target of 2649 MU. 28.02.2009 against the billing of Rs. 1124.82 Cr. which is higher than the Revenue realized Rs. 990.12 Cr. in the FY Capacity Index of Tehri HPP has been 100 % for the year 2007-08.

S.No. Projects River Installed Capacity (MW) State UNDER OPERATION 1. Tehri Dam & HPP Bhagirathi 1000 Uttarakhand Total 1000 UNDER CONSTRUCTION 2. Koteshwar HEP Bhagirathi 400 Uttarakhand 3. Tehri PSP Bhagirathi 1000 Uttarakhand 4. Vishnugad Pipalkoti Alaknanda 444 Uttarakhand Total 1844

171 UNDER FR / DPR PREPERATION 5. Jhelam Tamak HPP Dholiganga 126 Uttarakhand 6. Maleri Jhelam HPP Dholiganga 114 Uttarakhand 7. Karmoli HPP Jadhganga 140 Uttarakhand 8. Jadhganga HPP Jadhganga 50 Uttarakhand 9. Bokang Bailing HPP Dhauliganga (Kali) 330 Uttarakhand 10. Malsej Ghat PSS Kalu 600 Maharashtra 11. Humbarli PSS Vazarde Nallah 400 Maharashtra (a tributary of Koyna River) Foreign Projects Sponsored by Min. of External Affairs (4240 MW) 12. Sankosh HEP Sankosh River 4060 Bhutan 13. Bunakha HEP Wangchu 180 Bhutan Total 7844 GRAND TOTAL 8844

PROGRESS OF ON GOING PROJECTS The Project is scheduled for commissioning during 2010-11. Koteshwar HEP (400 MW), Uttarakhand Tehri PSP (1000 MW), Uttarakhand Considerable progress has been achieved on civil works front after proactive action taken by the Corporation in March’07 Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (1000 MW) is first Central Sector to execute the civil works on Risk & Cost of the contractor. Pumped Storage Scheme. Essential works of Tehri PSP After completion of the excavation work in the major areas, have been completed along with the execution of Tehri Stage- about 65% of Concreting has been done till 31st Mar’09. I like, Head Race Tunnel, Maintenance Gate Shafts, Erection of Electro - Mechanical equipments has Transformer Hall, Main Cable Tunnel, Interface Facility Civil commenced in Nov.’08 and is in full swing. works. Global bids invited for execution of the project on

Operation of chute Spillway During Testing-Tehri Power Plant (1000 MW)

172 EPC/ Turnkey basis are under evaluation. To effectively utilize Resources (MOWR) pending settlement of issues regarding the time period till EPC contractor is positioned at site, the cost apportionment and sharing of Power. excavation of Approach Adits to Machine Hall cavern, D/S The cost estimate submitted by THDC for updation of DPR Surge Shaft &Tail Race Tunnels etc has been completed. has been forwarded to CEA for vetting. The work of Link Adit 8-9 is in progress so as to isolate the PSP construction traffic from the approach to Tehri Power In The State of Maharashtra Station. THDC has taken a lead in the development of Pumped The Project is scheduled for commissioning within 54 months Storage Schemes (PSSs) in the Country, which has potential from the award of EPC contract. of 94000 MW. Major potential of PSS is in the Western region. THDC had signed MOU with NPCIL in February, 2007 Vishnugad Pipalkoti HEP (444 MW), Uttarakhand to jointly develop PSS and other Hydroelectric Projects in Govt. accorded investment approval for implementation of India. The Govt of Maharashtra allotted two PSS viz. Malshej Project in August’08. The infrastructure works viz. Ghat PSS- 600 MW & Humbarli PSS - 400 MW to the joint Construction of Roads, Bridges, and Residential Colonies venture of THDC and NPCIL in April' 08 for updation of DPRs. etc. and land acquisition are in progress. The Project is The Projects shall be taken up for implementation, if found under consideration for World Bank funding and the project viable. The work of updation of DPR has been taken up. preparation activities are going as per the schedule. The Development of Projects In Bhutan main works are to be executed under two EPC packages, one for Civil & H/M works and the other for E/M works. For Under Indo-Bhutan Co-operation in Hydro Sector Civil & H/M works prequalification of the bidders has been Development, MOP has allotted two Projects namely cleared by the World Bank. Sankosh Multipurpose Project (4060 MW) and Bunakha HEP (180 MW) in Bhutan for updation of DPR. The works of The Project is scheduled for commissioning in the year 2014. updation of DPR for both the Projects have been taken up. PROJECTS UNDER FR/DPR PREPARATION ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY In the State of Uttarakhand Government of Uttarakhand (GOUK) had entrusted the work THDC has taken up the work of Survey & Investigation viz of engineering consultancy for stabilization of Varunavat preparation of Feasibility Report (FR) and Detailed Project Parvat to THDC after major disaster that took place in the Report (DPR) on six Projects, after signing Implementation year 2003 in Uttarkashi City. THDC is providing the complete Agreement with GoUK. engineering solution to the major hill stabilization problem and also supervising the execution works at site, as Social Feasibility Report of Jelam Tamak HEP for an installed Responsibility. capacity of 126 MW has been prepared and preparation of DPR work has been taken up. Feasibility Report for Malari REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT Jelam HEP for an installed capacity of 114 MW has been THDC has set a benchmark in the Rehabilitation and prepared. CEA has conveyed the Commercial Viability of Resettlement of the Project affected families of Tehri HEP. Malari Jhelam Project. The Projects namely Bokang Bailing The provision of R&R package has been aimed at the social (330 MW), Karmoli (140 MW), and Jadganga (50MW), come and economic upliftment of the displaced people. Additional under restricted wild life area and necessary Interlocutory improvement measures of R&R package, such as road Application has been filed in Hon’ble Supreme Court of India connectivity, relocation of public facilities, arrangement of for de-reservation of the same. For Bokang Bailing Project Cable Car & Ferry Boat for cut-off area etc. have been (330 MW), permission to carry out Survey & Investigation implemented under the Tehri HEP stage-I. A grievance has been accorded by National Board of Wild Life(NBWL) redressal mechanism for project affected families is in place and work is being taken up. as per orders of Hon'ble Supreme Court and has been very These Projects are planned for benefits in the XIIth Plan effective in independent and transparent settlement of claims. (2012-17) and beyond. THDC has formulated a Resettlement and Rehabilitation Kishau Dam Project (600 MW): Policy for upcoming projects taking into account the provisions of NRRP-2007 and in consultation with concerned Govt. of Uttarakhand had allotted the Kishau Project to THDC stakeholders. The policy addresses issues of loss of land, in Nov’ 02. MOU for implementation of the Project has been houses, other resources and means of livelihood etc. of the under discussion with the State Govt. The Himachal Govt. PAFs due to project construction. The policy aims to address is to convey their concurrence to the MoU, being a partner the concerns of the vulnerable individuals. Major emphasis Home State. has been laid upon economic upliftment of the PAFs and THDC was given go ahead in Sept.'08 for updation of DPR provision of sustained livelihood. The improvement over with 50% funding by THDC and 50 % by Ministry of Water NRRP-2007 are as under:

173 • Higher rehabilitation grant, Enhanced Cattle grant, • An assessment of the impact of the proposed 0.5% of the project cost for local area development. Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower project on the terrestrial flora and fauna in the project area and its • Each affected family will be paid 100 days of Minimum surrounding, and to recommend a framework for Agriculture Wages (MAW) per year for a period of 5 managing these impacts. years. The amount will be paid as a grant towards the loss of fuel and fodder etc. • The consolidation of the reports related to various independent studies, completed or on going, into an • 100 units free electricity provided to each affected integrated report. house hold per month for a period of 10 years from the date of commissioning. • For incorporating social analysis and preparatory processes into project design and implementation to • Under negotiated settlement, if any Project Affected make the project responsive to social development Person has a landholding of less than one nali or is concerns and enhance benefits to poor and vulnerable landless, he/she will be entitled for an R&R package people while mitigating risks and adverse impacts. of at least one and half (1.5) nali. In addition to above, in view of considerable adverse • Out of 13% free power (12% for the Home State ), 1% experience of turbine erosion in Himalayan hydropower shall be utilised for contribution towards local area projects, detailed study to determine optimal measures for development. dealing with sediment is being carried out. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT THDC is also exploring possibilities for harnessing Clean THDC is highly sensitive to the cause of environment. The Development Mechanism (CDM) benefits for its Hydro Tehri Hydro Power Project is a successful example of Projects. mitigation of almost all possible environmental concerns CORPORATE PLAN based on result of studies carried out by the expert institutions like BSI, ZSI, NEERI etc. Various environment friendly The Corporate Plan prepared by THDC, which includes the measures such as establishment of Mahasheer fish Hatchery financial projections for the next decade, stipulates that the at Tehri Project, would play an important role in providing THDC could endeavor to take up additional projects of at employment opportunities in the form of fishing. The formation least 2500 MW capacity over the next ten years from its of Tehri Reservoir as a large water body has started attracting own resources. The Company could also look to the SPV migratory birds. This will throw opportunity in the field of route with JV partners. tourism, water sports etc. THDC shall be contributing 400 MW in Capacity addition THDC has undertaken implementation of other Hydro Power Programme during the XIth Plan. THDC propose to add 1684 Projects in Alaknanda, Bhagirathi and Sharda Valleys and MW in the Capacity addition Programme in the XIIth Plan extensive studies are being done to assess the possible so as to reach the installed capacity of 3084 MW. impact on the Environment and mitigation measures shall PROJECT FINANCING accordingly be taken. The planned capacity addition in the various upcoming THDC is committed to set highest technological standards projects is proposed to be financed on Debt Equity Ratio of for its hydro projects in the field of environment. Apart from 70:30. Considering the financial growth achieved by the fulfilling mandatory requirement of preparing EIA/EMP report, Corporation, it would be possible to fund part of the Equity THDC is getting further advance studies aimed at state of portion of the New Projects through Internal accruals. the art developments. For Vishnugad Pipalkoti HEP, following pioneering studies are being carried out: The Internal accrual shall contribute 50% of Equity in the execution of 444 MW Vishnugad Pipalkoti HEP. (i) Fish study and assessment of managed downstream river flow HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ii) Terrestrial biodiversity study THDC considers Human Resource as an important asset of (iii) Consolidation of environmental assessment & the Organisation. Building Competencies and bringing management reports and excellence is the main objective of the Organisation. The challenge before the Organisation is to attract, retain and (iv) Social Assessment Study manage a quality work force, who have Vision, Self- These studies are designed to undertake: confidence, Leadership and right mind set to put best effort for the Organisation. • An assessment of the impact of the proposed project and recommend a framework for managing downstream Management is continuing with the policy of infusing fresh river flow issues. talent every year and in the process has recruited Engineer

174 Trainees (ETs), through Campus recruitment from the qualification improvement programmes are being organized accredited Engineering Institutes besides NITs/IITs. For in association with BITS, Pilani and University of Petroleum grooming the newly inducted Trainees, well-defined and Energy Studies, Dehradun. To develop IT culture, data curriculums have been designed. An arrangement has been pertaining to personnel, information, Recruitment, training made with Power Management Institute, NOIDA to impart etc. have been computerised. the training. Electricity Reforms, Electricity Pricing & compliances under the Electricity Act were given due focus CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY while designing the course module for executives. THDC is committed for fulfillment of its social obligation under An Industrial Engineering Group has been formed. The Group Corporate Social Responsibility. The CSR concept has is responsible for Manpower Planning and effective utilization acquired significance at National Level as a strategic tool of available manpower. Competency mapping exercise has for sustainable development. THDC has recently formulated been undertaken so as to select the right talent for manning a policy with following objectives: key position. Comprehensive 'Training Need Analysis' of the • To undertake community development in the organization, to meet the present & future requirement of Talent Management is also under consideration. neighbourhood area of operating stations with particular focus on women, children, disabled persons TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT and aged persons. THDC gives highest importance to Training & Learning of • To create appropriate partnership with the concerned employees at all levels. Workshop on 'Growth & Excellence' stakeholders for the effective delivery of community was organized for all Senior Executives of the of the Corporation. development programs through consultation and THDC attaches special attention to other special groups like participation. SC,ST, OBC, Women & Physically Challenged persons. • To explore and work in various domains of community Different categories of Personnel were equitably considered for nominations to various programmes. Dedicated programme development such as Health, Education, Drinking for women employees was organized empowering them to Water, peripheral development etc. on individual basis compete & collaborate along with others. or partnership basis with the help of Govt, NGO, Private firm etc as per suitability to promote sustained Various HR policies have been formulated to encourage livelihood, overall development and well being of the employees for skill development by conducting in house target communities. training programmes and by providing opportunity to pursue Management Courses through Distant learning mode from For implementation of CSR activities a budget of 1% of Net IMT Ghaziabad, a premier business school. In technical area Profit is being provided.

175 CHAPTER - 22.9 DAMODAR VALLEY CORPORATION

Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), one of the major III. FUNCTIONS OF DVC infrastructural projects of independent India, came into being • Promotion and operation of schemes for irrigation, water on the 7th July, 1948 by an Act of the Central Legislature. supply and drainage. II. DVC’s ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE • Promotion and operation of schemes for the generation, The Corporation consists of the Chairman and two part-time transmission & distribution of electrical energy, both Members appointed by the Central Govt. in consultation with hydro electric and thermal. the State Govts. of Jharkhand and West Bengal. The Chief • Promotion and operation of schemes for flood control in Executive Officer is the Secretary who alongwith the the Damodar river and its tributaries and the channels Financial Adviser of the Corporation is appointed by the and navigation. Central Govt. The Head of the Engineering Wing are the • Promotion of afforestation and control of soil erosion in Director (Technical), Director (Operation), Director (System) the Damodar Valley. and Director (Commercial). They are assisted by Sr. Chief Engineer/Chief Engineers who head the different groups in • Promotion of public health, agricultural, industrial, the engineering wings, viz. Generation, System, Projects, economic and general well-being in the Damodar Valley Civil Engineering etc. and its area of operation.

Mejia Thermal Power Station ,DVC

176 Tilaiya Hydel Station

However, in keeping with rapid industrialization in the • Highest Monthly Gross Energy Generation of 1459.857 Damodar Valley area, power generation, transmission MU achieved in March, 2009. and distribution gained priority for providing electricity • Highest Monthly Thermal Energy Generation of 1446.850 to the core industries like steel, coal, railways and other MU achieved in March, 2009. industries/consumers directly and through respective State Electricity Boards. b) PROVISIONAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE(APRIL'08 TO DECEMBER'08) IV. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS 2008-09 (UPTO MARCH'09) a) POWER GENERATION – PHYSICAL Particulars 2008-09 (April'08-Dec.'08) • MTPS Units 5 & 6 under commercial operation w.e.f. 29.2.2008 and 24.9.2008 respectively adding 500 MW 1. Sale of Power (MU) 10692 to DVC's operating thermal capacity of 2210 MW. 2. Financial Data: [Rs. Crores] • Highest Daily Gross Energy Generation of 53.116 MU a. Total Revenue 3719 achieved on 09.03.2009. b. Power Profit (Before Tax) • Highest Daily Thermal Energy Generation of 52.342 MU From Current Year's Operation 959 achieved on 15.03.2009. c. Loss on Irrigation & 54 Flood Control • All time high Peak System Generation of 2245 MW achieved on 29.03.08 at 09.00 Hrs. d. Income Tax 93

• All time high Peak Thermal Generation of 2165 MW e. Net Surplus (PAT) achieved on 31.12.08 at 16.30 Hrs. [b-c-d] 812

177 Note: (April'08 - Dec.'08), the same has not been included in Revenue. 1. The above profit does not include Annual Adjustments, Provisions for Pay Revisions & Others. 3. Effect of Tariff Revision will be given in accounts in the year in which distribution Tariffs are fixed by the Hon'ble 2. Pending submission of Fuel Surcharge Claim to the SERCs. consumers for the period c) GENERATION AND POWER SUPPLY POSITION

Particulars FY 2007-08 FY 2008-09 (Provisional) 1. Generation (MU) (i) Thermal 14642* 15321** (ii) Hydel 436 432 TOTAL 15078 15753 2. Thermal PLF (%) 74.68 66.67 3. Purchase of Power (at DVC Bus) (MU) 985 1060

4. Total Stock (at DVC Bus) (MU) 14,415 14,894

5. Saleable Units (at DVC Bus) (MU) 14,045 14,555

* Excluding infirm power from MTPS U#5,6. ** Including infirm power from MTPS U#6 V. CAPACITY ADDITION PROGRAMME AND ACHIEVEMENTS i) 10th Plan Power Projects of DVC Sl. No. Project Capacity Major achievements Target COD (MW) 1 Mejia TPS Extn. Unit # 5 & 6 500 COD achieved for Unit-5: - ( 2 x 250 MW) 29.02.08 & Unit-6: 24.09.08 2 Chandrapura TPS Extn. 500 Unit-7: U-7: July'09 Unit # 7&8 ( 2 x 250 MW) 1) Boiler Light Up: U#7 04.07.08 U-8: Oct'09 2) Hydro test (Non-drainable)- U#7:13.08.08 3) Chemical Cleaning-U#7:02.09.08 4) TG on Barring gear-U#7:30.09.08 5) Oil synchronization U-7:06.01.09 Unit-8: Hydro Test of Boiler : 02.11.07 ii) 11th Plan Power Projects of DVC Sl. No. Project Capacity Major achievements Target COD (MW) 1. Mejia Phase-II 1000 1) Boiler Drum of Unit#1 lifted on Unit:1: 12/2009 Unit-1&2 (2x500 MW) 29.03.08 2) Condenser erection of U#1 Unit:2: 03/2010 started on 26.09.08 one month ahead of schedule. 3) Turbine erection started 15 days

178 ahead of schedule. (Sch.:15.12.08) 4) Boiler drum of U#2 lifted on 08.07.08 2. Koderma TPS Stage-I Unit-1&2 1000 1) Boiler erection work for U-1 Unit-1:06/2010 (2x500 MW) started on 14.09.08. 2) Chimney PCC completed in Unit-2:09/2010 Oct.-08. 3) ESP of U-1: PCC & RCC raft completed. 4) Start of Boiler erection of U-2: 24.02.09 5) Drum lift of U-1: 08.03.09 3. Durgapur Steel TPS Unit-1&2 1000 1) Boiler erection started from Unit-1:08/2010 (2x500 MW) 24.10.08 Unit-2:11/2010 2) Boiler erection of U-2 started (Best Effort: 10/ on 15.11.08. 2010) 3) Power House U-1&2 Structural erections started. 4) TG raft of both units completed. 4. Raghunathpur TPS Unit-1&2 1200 1) Excavation work completed and Unit-1:11/2010 (2x600 MW) all RCC work for footing completed Unit-2:02/2011 for U-1. 2) Boiler structure erection of U-I started on 25.3.09. 5. Bokaro 'A' TPS Unit-1 500 1) Site handed over to BHEL Unit-1:12/2011 (1x500 MW) as per schedule 2) Survey and soil investigation work completed. iii) Ordering Status of 11th Plan Power Projects of DVC

Sl. No. Name of the project with Order placed on Contractor package Mejia TPS Phase-II ( 2 x 500 MW) 1 Main Plant Package LOA placed on 14.12.06 M/s. BHEL 2 Coal Handling Package LOA placed on 27.07.07 M/s ELECON 3 Water Package LOA placed on 14.01.08 M/s. L&T Ltd. Koderma TPP Stage-I ( 2 x 500 MW) 1 Main Plant Package LOA placed on 29.06.07 M/s. BHEL 2 Coal Handling Package LOA placed on 10.03.08 M/s. L&T 3 Water Package LOA placed on 08.04.08 M/s. Kirloskar Brothers Durgapaur Steel TPP ( 2 x 500 MW) 1 Main Plant Package LOA placed on 27.07.07 M/s. BHEL 2 Coal Handling Package LOA placed on 27.03.08 M/s. ThyssenKrupp Industries India Pvt. Ltd.

179 3 Water Package LOA placed on 03.04.08 M/s. VA Tech Wabag Ltd. Raghunathpur Phase-I TPP (2 x 600 MW) 1 Main Plant Package LOA placed on 11.12.07 M/s. REL 2 Coal Handling Package LOA placed on 11.07.08 M/s. TRF Ltd. 3 Water Package LOA placed on 11.07.08 M/s. Machintosh Burn Ltd. Bokaro 'A' TPS ( 1 x 500 MW) 1 Main Plant Package LOA placed on 16.06.08 M/s. BHEL iv) JOINT VENTURE PROJECTS OF DVC:

Sl. Name of the Location Capacity EPC Tentative No. Project (MW) Awarded to COD Implementation through Joint Venture Company: 1 Maithon RB TPS Dist: 1050 M/s. BHEL for Unit-1: 10/2010, Unit-1&2 (2x525 MW) State: Jharkhand BTG Pkg. Unit-2: 04/2011 [Under implementation through Maithon Power Ltd., a JVC of TPC & DVC] 2 Bokaro Steel TPS Dist: Bokaro 500 Not yet awarded Pre-project activities (2x250 MW) State: Jharkhand are under progress. [Under implementation through BPSCL, a JVC of DVC & SAIL] Sub-Total 1550

VI. TRANSMISSION PROJECTS In order to distribute power to the various consumers at Addition and also to meet the internal load growth, a master different load distribution centers from DVC Grid, a network plan has been prepared in consultation with CEA both at of Transmission and Distribution lines has been established 400 KV (for export) and at 220 KV (for internal load) and which is being re-inforced according to need. For evacuation action has been taken for implementation of new of power generated through the Eleventh Plan Capacity transmission infrastructure. i) PROGRESS UPTO MARCH 2009

Sl. Schemes Progress upto Remarks No. 31.3.2009 1. 220 KV Mejia-Ramgarh Line via Gola 70% Work under progress PDC:07.2009 subject to forest clearance by 05/09 2. 220 KV CTPS-MTPS LILO at Kalyaneswari 54% Work under progress PDC:06.2009 3. 132 KV Ramkanali – DTPS LILO at Jamuria 97% Work under progress PDC:04.2009 4. 132 KV Patherdih-Govindpur 3rd &4th circuit. 80% Work under progress PDC:07.2009 5. 3rd Ckt. between MHS & Kalyaneswari S/S 95% Bunching of conductor at both the end is yet to be done. PDC:04.2009

180 6. 132 KV CTPS-BIADA Line 99% Stringing between loc. 41 and 42 is yet to be done. PDC:04.2009 subject to availability of railway clearance. 7. 132/33 KV Jamuria S/S 99% Commissioning awaiting for Jamuria line charging. PDC:04.2009 8. 132 KV Infrastructure at Barjora S/Stn. 85% Erection of both the ATRs also completed 70%. PDC:15.05.2009 9. Retrofitting of Numerical relays in various 25% Work under progress PDC:12.2009 Sub-Stations 10. 6 No. 220 KV Bays at Mejia, Kalyaneswari 95% At Mejia and Kalyaneswari CEA & Ramgarh S/Stn. inspection done and ready for commissioning after CEA approval. PDC:06.2009 11. Reconductoring of 2 Nos. CTPS-Putki 29% Work under progress. PDC:07.2009 D/C Line 12. 220 KV Dhanbad S/Stn. LILO of 220 KV 40% Work under progress. CTPS-KLY at Dhanbad PDC: Ph I-09.2009, Ph II-12.2009 13. 220 KV Dhanbad-Giridih Line 02% Material supply started. Schedule completion time:09.2009 14. 220 KV Koderma-Giridih Line 03% Work under progress. Foundation done at location 4/311. Schedule completion time:02.2010 15. 220 KV Koderma S/Stn. 09% Work under progress. Schedule completion time:Ph I-07.2009, Ph II 07.2010. 16. 400 KV S/C LILO of Durgapur-Jamshedpur 05% Check survey held up due to (PG) Line at DSTPS Aerotropolis project at Andal. Schedule completion time:05.2009 17. 400 KV D/C DSTPS-RTPS 16% Foundation completed at 57 Nos. locations. Total Location 211 Nos. Schedule completion time: 05.2010 18. 400 KV S/C LILO at RTPS of 10% Total loc. 17 Nos. Foundation work Maithon-Ranchi Line started on 10.11.08. Foundation completed at location 5,8,9. Excavation completed at location No.6 Schedule completion time:05.2009 19. 400 KV RTPS-Ranchi (PGCIL) 08% Forest proposal submitted on 29.01.08. Foundation completed at 54 Nos. locations. Total Loc. 400 (Approx.). Schedule completion time: 08.2010 20. System Energy Management 02% Work started on 05.02.09 at Kalyaneswari S/S. 14 Nos. approved out of 42 S/S. Schedule completion time:18.12.09 21 Remote Meter reading through GSM 95% One No. is pending due to some modification required in S/S end out of first 23. PDC:04.2009 (Considering only 23 Nos. S/S)

181 ii) Projects initiated Sl. Schemes Progress upto Remarks No. 31.3.2009 1. 220 KV Gola S/Stn. NIL W.O. issued on 09.03.09 for boundary wall. 2. 220 KV Giridih S/Stn. NIL Temporary Fencing done almost 95%. 3. 2nd circuit LILO of 220 KV Mejia-Maithon NIL NIT floated by PSR Line at Burnpur

VII. RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAMME c) Technical Details furnished : 779 With a view to provide access to electricity to all rural d) BPL Service Connection : 8605 households, Government of India has launched a new effected scheme under RGGVY. The task of implementing the scheme e) Renovation work at Singhda : Completed and and to augment resource capacities for implementation, Union Ministry of Power has involved CPSUs like NTPC, Sub-Station commissioned NHPC, PGCIL and DVC for making available their expertise on 02/11/2006 and capabilities to the states willing to use the same. f) Work Completed and : 48 DVC has been assigned the project of Rural Electrification awaiting inspection by in Purba Medinipore district of West Bengal and eight districts WBSEDCL in Jharkhand viz. Dhanbad, Bokaro, Koderma, Giridih, g) Gram Panchayat Certificates : 628 Hazaribagh, Gumla, Simdega and Chatra as deposit work received on behalf of respective SEBs. REC has been working as nodal agency for complete supervision of the programme h) No. of Mouzas where work : 20 from concept to completion. The role of DVC is in project is held up/delayed due to formulation, planning, design and engineering, procurement dispute of goods and implementation/commissioning of the project. iii) PROJECT AT A GLANCE IN JHARKHAND: i) PROJECT AT A GLANCE IN WEST BENGAL : Similar assignment has been entrusted to DVC for Rural DVC has been executing Rural Electrification Project under Electrification Project in the state of Jharkhand by State AREP (Accelerated Rural Electrification Programme) Electricity Board (JSEB) on behalf of Government of Scheme in the district of East Medinipore of West Bengal Jharkhand with the concurrence of REC. The Project in covering 800 Nos. un-electrified mouzas as per the project Jharkhand will cover 8377 villages in 8 districts namely sanctioned by REC ( Seven No. of mouzas found already Dhanbad, Bokaro, Koderma, Giridih, Hazaribagh, Gumla, electrified during detailed survey). Simdega and Chatra spread over 76 No. of blocks under ii) WORK STATUS OF ONGOING PROJECT AS ON RGGVY Scheme. 31.03.2009 IN WEST BENGAL (EAST MEDINIPORE iv) WORK STATUS AS ON 31.03.2009 DISTRICT) Work Order for all the eight districts viz. Dhanbad, Koderma, a) Total no. of Mouzas : 800 Bokaro, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Giridih, Simdega and Chatra b) Mouzas Energised : 731 have been awarded on receipt of formal sanction from REC (commercially) on the basis of DPR estimated rate and scope. v) PROGRESS: Project under Xth Plan Sl. District Target/ Un-Elect. Elect. Total No. Conns. To Achievement No. Achieved villages Villages of villages BPL HHs in % electrified to be done (Village (D+E) (Nos.) electrification) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) 1 Target 207 684 891 74089 Dhanbad 52.07 % Achv. 135 329 464 19341

182 2 Target 311 206 517 30554 Koderma 51.83% Achv. 156 115 268 9390 3 Target 222 242 464 39564 Bokaro 60.12 % Achv. 140 139 279 7855 4 Target 784 121 905 105666 Gumla 32.59 % Achv. 249 46 295 13869 5 Target 380 32 412 59419 Simdega 45.63 % Achv. 185 3 188 13299

Regarding work of new 33/11 kV Sub-Station including civil work in 19 No. of S/s locations are in progress and augmentation of existing S/s covered under expected to be completed matching with the project Dhanbad, Koderma, Bokaro, Gumla and Simdega districts, completion.

Project under XIth Plan Sl. District Target/ Un-Elect. Elect. Total No. Conns. To Achievement No. Achieved villages Villages of villages BPL HHs in % electrified to be done (Village (D+E) (Nos.) electrification) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) 1 Target 1122 219 1341 84279 Chatra 8.35 % Achv. 92 20 112 0 2 Target 1958 418 2376 131143 Giridih 14.73% Achv. 316 34 350 3049 3 Target 721 750 1471 125996 Hazaribagh 22.84 % Achv. 262 74 336 48467

Regarding work of new 33/11 kV Sub-Station including The following measures have been taken for efficient Energy augmentation of existing S/s covered under Chatra, Giridih Management System of the Power Plants: and Hazaribagh districts, civil work in 7 No. of S/s locations a) Daily Co-ordination meeting and monitoring of various are in progress and expected to be completed matching Efficiency & Conservation parameters and Monthly ORT with the project completion. meeting at plant level. VIII. ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMME b) Formation of Energy Efficiency & Conservation of DVC has been making continuous efforts to induct efficient and Energy Cells in Power Plants. modern practices in Energy Management System to increase c) Carrying out Energy Audit/Performance test of Thermal the availability of power with lower Oil, Coal, Water and Aux. Units/Equipments/Systems /Sub-systems. Power consumption. The Energy Conservation Programme and d) Optimization of lighting load, gradual replacement measures taken by DVC are furnished hereunder. of incandescent lamps, mercury vapour lamps, DVC is organizing every year School level as well as State tube lights by energy efficient CFL/HPSV/T5 etc. Level Painting Competition for students of Jharkhand & West lamps for illumination inside and outside Power Houses. Bengal as part of the National Awareness Campaign of the e) Gradual replacement of old energy meters and Ministry of Power, Govt. of India for promoting Energy provisioning of energy meters wherever required by new Conversation as per guideline from Bureau of Energy higher accuracy static meters for more accurate Efficiency and in close association with the respective State accounting of Aux. Consumption and equipment Education Department. This year the State Level Competition performance monitoring. along with prize distribution function was held at Kolkata f) Gradual introduction of energy efficient equipments, e.g. and Ranchi on 14.11.2008. Awareness drive among Energy Efficient Cartridge for BFP, Energy Efficient employees regarding Energy Conservation is also taken. motors Microprocessor based ESP.

183 g) Timely replacement of BFP recirculation valves. • Co-ordinate O&M monitoring and lend proactive assistance. h) Cooling Tower overhauling, CCW on-line treatment, condenser tube acid cleaning, addressing air ingress • Co-ordination of trip analysis/ lessons learnt/ feedback into condenser, comprehensive O/H of CT fans – all to recycle. optimize system efficiency and Aux. Power • Develop and update system and ensure compliance. Consumption. • Service support to power stations in terms of : IX. OPERATION SERVICES AND UPGRADATION • Monitoring overhaul quality and other repair jobs Renovation & Modernization (R&M) wing has been renamed at outside works. as Operation Services & Up-gradation (OS&U) to look into the up-gradation process / system towards improved and • Expert assistance from OEM and other reputed sustained generation of power in DVC Power Plants. agencies. DVC associated with NTPC in August, 2005 in Partnership • Developing improvement initiatives. in Excellence (PIE) programme for BTPS‘B’, CTPS & DTPS • Implementing improvement initiatives. for improvement in plant performance by adopting better O&M practices and Comprehensive Overhauling of the units • Spares and vendor development. through short (2006-07), medium (2007-08) and long • Finalization of purchase/works contract requiring term(2008-09) plans. assistance of headquarters. Towards improved and sustained generation of power from ii) Up-gradation : BTPS ‘B’, CTPS & DTPS, replacement of Boiler Pressure Technology up-gradation in different areas of power stations, Parts, Electrical and C&I which have become obsolete, replacement of obsolete equipments and modification in Rotary Equipment (Motors, Pumps, Fans etc.) and Sub- different areas such as boiler, turbine and their auxiliaries, Systems which are under performing and less efficient along coal handling plant, ash handling plant, coal mills, electrical with up-gradation of equipment with introduction of newer systems has been taken up. technology and installation of equipment related to pollution control have been envisaged. X) NON-POWER ACTIVITIES OF DVC The action plan/replacement programme has been under a) WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT implementation matching with the overhauling of the units Out of originally planned eight storage reservoirs in the in FY 2007-08 and 2008-09 as per 6-year O/H Rolling Plan Damodar basin, construction of multi-purpose Dams at and receipt/availability of spares ordered/under order Long Tilaiya (1953), Konar (1955), Maithon(1957) and term action plan is presently under implementation during Panchet(1959) by DVC has been completed in the first stage. FY 2008-09 and in view of material delivery schedule and But the designed storage levels could not be achieved due unit O/H schedule, likely to be completed by FY 2009-10. to constraints in acquiring the required land from the State In one way, need based R&M is under implementation Governments in respect of Maithon and Panchet reservoirs. through this improvement action plan. In the first phase, total flood reserve capacity planned was Major Activities of Operation Services and Upgradation 1.77 million acre feet. But due to non-acquisition of land, flood reserve capacity was only 1.05 million acre feet, which i) Operation Services : has been further reduced to 0.95 million acre feet due to • Regular monitoring of day- to- day power generation progressive siltation. Maithon and Panchet, being the and associated O&M problems. terminal reservoirs, play a vital role for water management in • Assistance to power stations for maximization of the valley. However, even with the partial implementation of generation and availability with approach towards zero the scheme, DVC over the years has played a vital role in forced outage. moderation of the floods in the lower valley to a great extent. • Assistance for induction of improved maintenance Progress made in water resources management during the management practices. year 2008-09 upto 31st March, 2009 of the year are as under : • Formulate new maintenance strategies. i) FLOOD CONTROL • Generation and overhaul scheduling (Rolling Plan) and During the year under consideration, south west monsoon co-ordination with MOP, CEA and other external agencies. was active almost from the beginning of June, 2008 and remained active till the end of September,2008. The • Develop and implement new initiatives. catchment received more or less normal rainfall during the • Collate and review O&M budgets and cost reduction period. As the monsoon was evenly distributed, no significant initiatives. flood was experienced by the valley.

184 ii) IRRIGATION being carried out by CWC and borehold exercises for dam and barrage axes are being conducted. Management and operation of irrigation infrastructure developed by DVC in the lower valley has been handed over For optimal utilization and further development of the water to the Government of West Bengal in 1964 and DVC provides recourses of the valley, WAPCOS has been entrusted in water from its reservoirs, as per demand, for Kharif, Rabi as July, 2007 for preparation of a comprehensive Master Plan well as for Boro cultivation in the lower valley. Water supply Study to be completed by 18 months' time. The draft final for Boro cultivation is not mandatory; this supply is made report has been submitted by WAPCOS in January, 2009. from excess storage available at the end of monsoon after The same has been circulated to the participating State meeting the committed requirements. Governments and CWC for offering their comments to be incorporated in the report before finalizing the study. Since Water drawal in irrigation canal for Kharif crops during 2008- no comments from any side have been received as yet, the 09 was 8.96 lakh acre feet and the area irrigated is in the time period for completion of the work has been extended tune of 8.2 lakh acres. The allocation of water for Rabi and upto June, 2009. Boro crops was made in the 120th meeting of DVRRC held b) ECO-CONSERVATION & AFFORESTATION, SOIL at Kolkata on 13.12.2008. Over and above a committed CONSERVATION allocation of 70,000 acre feet for Rabi cultivation, an allocation of 2,12,500 acre feet was made for Boro cultivation. It is The conservation and development of land & water are crucial expected that an area around 50,000 acres can be covered for sustained agricultural production as these constitute the under Rabi crops and around 75,000 acre of land can be important natural resource base for meeting the essential irrigated under Boro crop. Supply of water for Boro crops requirement of the society. The degradation of land and started from February, 2008 and is expected to be continued improper land use in the catchment area possess a severe upto the end of April, 2009. Upto 31st March, 2009, a quantity threat to the life of the reservoirs and agricultural productivity. of about 2,74,000 acre feet of water has been drawn for The Damodar catchment is an area of 24,235 Sq. K. M. that irrigation for Rabi and Boro cultivations. spreads across the State of Jharkhand and West Bengal. DVC in its commitment for catchment area treatment has iii) DRAWAL OF INDUSTRIAL & DOMESTIC WATER been doing integrated Micro Watershed Management for the Many industries have come up in the Damodar Valley in the last 60 years with the objective of reducing siltation of the last few decades for availability of power and water in the reservoir, preventing degradation of land and enhancing its region. Uptil now DVC provides water to around 200 productivity, storage of surface rain water in the catchment installations of different agencies drawing water for industrial to reduce flood peaks and volume of run-off etc. Productivity and domestic purposes. The extent of present allocation of enhancement and livelihood has been given priority alongwith water to different agencies is in the tune of 453 MGD. As conservation measures. Resource development and usage demand of water for this purpose is growing up due to rapid has been planned to promote farming and allied activities to industrialization in the States, about 25 new industries are promote local livelihood while ensuring resource conservation in the fray for allocation of water. and re-generation. The programme has been effective for natural resource conservation by increasing productivity of iv) WATER INVESTIGATION & DEVELOPMENTAL the land bringing additional area under agriculture, INITIATIVES employment generation and social upliftment of beneficiaries As a part of developmental activities in water resources living in the Rural Areas. management, CWC was entrusted for preparation of detailed With an aim to attain the above objectives, Micro-watershed project report and survey and detailed investigation of the Management Programme is going on in 30 Micro-Watersheds proposed Balpahari project in September, 2006. An interim wherein 8785 Ha of area will be treated for soil and water report, indicating cost and benefit parameters of the project conservation measures. A total of 227 rain water harvesting have been submitted by CWC in December, 2007. The structures is being constructed spanning these 30 Micro comments from Government of Jharkhand on the interim Watersheds. report have been received recently. Comments have been DVC has launched a special programme of Diamond Jubilee received from Government of West Bengal. Comments Afforestation & Soil Conservation Programme in 15 Micro received from the State Goverments have been forwarded to Watersheds from the year 2008-09 with special emphasis CWC for consideration. Due to late arrival of comments from on Afforestation on the waste land in the Watersheds which the State Governments and other reasons, the work could either belong to the farmers or to the community. Under the not be completed in time. As such, as requested by CWC, scheme, a total of 1980 Ha of land has been brought under a time extension upto September, 2009 has been allowed Afforestation and 246 drainage line treatment structures for to complete the study. Presently detailed field investigation conservation of soil and rain water are to be constructed to estimate the irrigation command area of the project is besides advance work on 2700 Ha for afforestation.

185 Target and Achievement of 2008-09 : (Physical in Ha, Structural in Nos. Financial in lakhs)

Year Scheme Target Achievement Phy. Str. Fin. Phy. Str. Fin. 2008-09 DJ 4680 246 762.18 4680 246 693.967 (approx.) 2008-09 RVP 8785 1299 670.079 8785 1299 635.644 (approx.)

DJ - Diamond Jubilee Afforestation & Soil conservation Scheme. RVP - River Valley Project Scheme. lapsable. An amount of Rs.1578.75 lakh has been allocated c) DAMODAR VALLEY MISSION in the year 2008-09 out of which Rs.865.44 lakh has been DVC has initiated to venture new horizon with a view to utilised upto January,2009. The SIP budget is divided into achieve the objectives and mandate of the Organisation two broad categories according to nature of activities viz. named "Damodar Valley Mission". The Objectives of the works of a continuing nature relating to Social Development DVC Mission are to make Damodar Valley more eco friendly Programmes for example primary and non-primary for survival of its fragile eco system, making it a better place education, Primary Health Programme, Health Awareness to live in. The Objective can be achieved by proper Natural and Family Welfare Programmes in conjunction with the Resource Management, Soil Conservation/Soil regeneration points of the National Rural Health Mission Programme of in the valley area through proper coordination between various the Govt. of India, imparting of vocational training and governmental institutions and departments of the assistance with development of income generating schemes, participating Governments and Central Government and Development of Agriculture and Non Farming Activities people's participation. through field demonstrations and training, Promotion of d) SOCIAL INTEGRATION PROGRAMME sports and culture among the local rural youth, Social Forestry and Fishery Development Programmes etc. The Social Integration Programme is mandated in the DVC Act of 1948 wherein while defining the role to be played by The other major head of expenditure for SIP activities is the the Corporation it has been observed that one of the functions creation of need based infrastructure programmes aimed at of the Corporation under Section 12 of the DVC Act is – “the benefiting a number of people in the project area for example promotion of public health & the agricultural, industrial, construction of roads ( WBM, PCC etc.), drinking water wells, economic and general well being in the Damodar Valley and creation of irrigation wells and check dams, installation of its area of operation.” hand pumps, digging of ponds and their renovation, construction of bathing and burning ghats, construction of In order to execute the mandated functions and fulfill its schools/colleges, boundary walls, community centre, primary commitment towards prosperity of the community residing health centres, toilets/urinals, passenger shelters etc. in and around it’s command area, DVC launched the Social Obligation Programme in the year 1981 in 25 villages around Recent Initiatives : Bokaro, Maithon & CTPS. The programme was rechristened 1. Among the notable initiatives during the year 2008-09 as SIP in 1992-93 and the coverage was enhanced to 375 has been the launch of the Medical Health Card for villages in 14 Blocks spread over West Bengal & Jharkhand. children aged between 0-5 years for the purpose of monitoring their general health and immunization The objective of the SIP Schemes is the upliftment of the schedule. socio-economic condition of the communities residing within a 10 km. periphery area of the main projects by way of 2. Allocation of 0.5% of the previous year’s Net profit for targeting the deprived sections of society like the SC, ST, SIP activities in areas which are outside the 10 km. BPL & OBC populace. The programme is participatory in periphery of the projects but within the Valley area. approach and involves the community at every stage from 3. Formation of 103 number of women SHG’s having a planning to implementation and is achieved through corpus fund of Rs.7,18,768/-. organizing community into Self Help Groups through the process of social mobilization, conducting training and They are now on way to becoming economically capacity building programmes providing and sustaining independent. This is a huge step towards women’s income generating assets. empowerment. DVC allocates 2% of its previous years net profit as the e) WELFARE OF DVC EMPLOYEES annual budget for SIP activities. The SIP budget is non- In every project of DVC, there is a Labour & Welfare Officer

186 and also a Welfare Centre wherefrom Books, Journals, Daily g) RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT Newspapers, Sports Materials etc. are provided. Complaint Right to Information Act, 2005 has been enacted in 2005. In Committees constituted to combat the evils of sexual accordance with the Right to Information Act, 2005, DVC harassment of women at workplace are functioning in the have taken necessary steps to implement the Act. There is projects of DVC as well as at Head Quarters. The general a Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) in DVC well being of the employees is looked after by the respective Headquarters and nine Public Information Officers (PIO) in Labour & Welfare Officer posted at the project. Factory DVC for its Headquarters and major projects. All applications Canteen is also maintained by DVC in every project where received are dealt with due importance by the respective subsidized food is supplied to the workers. PIOs. Moreover, the CPIO and PIO posted at Headquarters f) WELFARE OF MINORITIES extend all necessary support in this regard. Apart from this, The programmes and facilities applicable to SC/ST and OBC continuous monitoring is done from the Headquarters on the are as well equally extended to the minority communities application of RTI at different projects of DVC. In case the residing in the adjacent villages. The facilities for pursuing applicant does not receive a decision within the specified their cultural and literary interests are also provided to them. time or is aggrieved by a decision of the PIO, he/she may More so, the Projects around which Minority Community within thirty days from the receipt of such a decision prefer people are in large number, Urdu MAJLIS has been set up, an appeal to the Appellate Authority of DVC for redressal of aided and maintained by DVC which cater to the cultural grievance. For more details, any one can access to DVC’s need of Minority Community. website at www.dvc.gov.in

187 CHAPTER - 22.10 BHAKRA BEAS MANAGEMENT BOARD

Bhakra Management Board (BMB) was constituted under The works being managed by BBMB are broadly grouped Section 79 of the Punjab Re-Organisation Act, 1966 for the as three large multipurpose projects viz. Bhakra Nangal administration, maintenance and operation of Bhakra Nangal Project, Beas Project Unit-I (BSL Project) and Beas Project Project with effect from Ist October, 1967. The Beas Project Unit-II (). Works, on completion, were transferred by the Government The Bhakra Nangal project comprises the Bhakra Dam, of India from Beas Construction Board (BCB) to BMB as per Section 80 of the Act and Bhakra Management Board Bhakra Left Bank & Bhakra Right Bank Power Houses, was renamed as Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Nangal Dam, Nangal Hydel Channel Ganguwal & Kotla Power with effect from 15.5.1976. Houses and associated transmission system. Bhakra Dam is a majestic monument across the river Satluj. It is a high FUNCTIONS straight gravity concrete Dam rising 225.55 metres above Bhakra Beas Management Board is responsible for the the deepest foundation and spanning the gorge with 518.16 administration, operation and maintenance of Bhakra Nangal metre length at the top. The Gobind Sagar Lake created by Project, Beas Satluj Link Project and Pong Dam including Power the Dam has 168.35 square kilometer area and a gross Houses and a network of transmission lines and grid sub-stations. storage capacity of 9621 million cubic metres. The two power The functions of Bhakra Beas Management Board are: houses, one on the Left Bank and the other on the Right - To regulate the supply of waters from Bhakra- Nangal Bank, have a combined installed capacity of 1325 mega and Beas projects to the states of Punjab, Haryana watt. The Ganguwal and Kotla Power Houses fed from Nangal and Rajasthan. Hydel Channel have an installed capacity of 153.73 mega watt. The Beas Project Unit – I (BSL Project) diverts Beas - To regulate supply of power generated at the Bhakra- Water into the Satluj Basin, falling from a height of 320 metres Beas Power Houses to power utilities incharge of distribution of power in the participating States and generating power at Dehar Power House having an installed capacity of 990 mega watt. This project comprises Keeping in view the technical expertise available with BBMB, a diversion dam at Pandoh, 13.1 kilometre long Pandoh Baggi the Government of India, through a notification in April, 1999 Tunnel, 11.8 kilometre long Sundernagar Hydel Channel, has also entrusted additional functions to Bhakra Beas Balancing Reservoir at Sundernagar, 12.35 kilometre long Management Board, of providing and performing engineering Sundernagar Satluj Tunnel, 125 metre High Surge Shaft and related technical and consultancy services in various and Dehar Power House. The Beas Dam at Pong is earth- fields of Hydro Electric Power and Irrigation Projects and to fill (earth core, gravel shell) Dam 132.6 metre high with a carry on all kinds of business related thereto either gross storage capacity of 8570 million cubic metres. The independently or as a joint venture with any Central/State/ Public Sector Undertaking(s) or Establishment(s) under the Pong Power House (6x66 = 396 mega watt) is located in administrative control of Ministry of Power or as a joint the stilling basin downstream of penstock tunnels. venture with any other agency/organization with the approval The total installed generating capacity of the BBMB Power of Government of India. Houses is 2864.73 Mega Watt as detailed under :- Power House Installed Capacity Mega Watt Bhakra (Right Bank) 5x157 785 Bhakra (Left Bank) 5x108 540 Ganguwal 1x27.99+2x24.20 76.39 Kotla 1x28.94+2x24.20 77.34 Dehar 6x165 990 Pong 6x66 396

188 Dehar Power Plant and Bye-Pass Chute

GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM and Beas Projects changed the scenario and turned Northern During the current year 2008-09, the generation from BBMB India into Granary of the Nation. The Bhakra Nangal and Power Houses has been 11171 Million Units against the Beas Projects have not only brought Green Revolution in target of 10083 Million Units fixed by the Central Electricity the States of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, but also White Authority, Government of India. The Power House-wise plant Revolution by way of record production of milk. The States availability of BBMB power Houses for the year 2008-09 has of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan are being supplied on an been Bhakra Left Bank-99.96%, Bhakra Right Bank 99.93%, average about 28 millon acre feet of water every year which Ganguwal 78.32%, Kotla 93.01%, Dehar 84.48% and Pong irrigates 125 lac acres of land. 99.49%. The Power generation at BBMB Power houses is RENOVATION, MODERNISATION AND UPRATING being evacuated through BBMB Power evacuation system (RM&U) running into 3705 circuit km length of 400, 220, 132 and 66 The Renovation, Modernization and Uprating of two units Kilo Volts transmission lines and 24 sub-stations. The Bhakra each of Ganguwal and Kotla Power Houses, in addition to Beas Management Board power evacuation system operates six units of Pong Power House (60 to 66 MW), has already in an integrated manner in the Northern Grid with its been completed in year 2004. transmission network spreading over the States of Himachal The contract for renovation, modernization and uprating of Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi. The system is Bhakra Left Bank Power House machines (5x108 mega watt) interconnected with transmission system of PGCIL and the in operation for the last about 45-46 years has already States of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi. The availability been signed with M/S Sumitomo Corp. Japan (Consortium). of transmission system during the year 2008-09 has been Under this R, M &U, all the five units shall be uprated from 99.32%. 108 MW to 126 MW, adding a generation capacity of 90 IRRIGATION MW and 349.025 million units per annum. The work shall At the time of partition of India, about 80% of the irrigated be carried out in XI and XIIth plan and shall be completed area of Punjab went to West Pakistan leaving India with by November, 2012. very meagre irrigation resources. The mighty Bhakra- Nangal The work of Renovation, Moderation and Uprating of Unit

189 No.1 of each of Ganguwal and Kotla Power Houses has sustainable manner, have various environmental and social been completed and these units have been commissioned benefits. This programme is covered under Clean Development on 20.10.2006 and 13.4.2007. With the completion of these Mechanism (CDM) under Kyoto Protocol and also gives CDM works, the derated capacity of the machines has been credits to the organizations doing Jatropha plantation. uprated by 4.43 MW which shall result in additional annual ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) FOR generation of 36 million units. During renovation, replacement BEAS SATLUJ LINK PROJECT of major components like runner, governor, stator, unit The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) proposed for transformer and other associated equipment has been done. BSL Project by the National Environmental Engineering UPKEEP OF DAMS AND HYDEL CHANNELS Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur had following two The upkeep of Dams and Hydel Channels by Bhakra Beas components: Management Board has been of high standards, which are i) Short-Term Measures: These were the mitigation considered benchmarks for other hydro projects in the region. measures for the benefit of the general public like Monitoring of the health and behaviour of dams with the help organized promotion of fish production in Suketi Khad of instruments installed in and around the body of dams has & its tributaries, one-time farm management in silt shown normal behaviour. Underwater inspections of Dams affected agriculture-land, tarring of road along one side also do not indicate any abnormality. of Sundernagar Hydel Channel, improvement of cross- Nangal Hydel Channel is running continuously since its year over bridges on Suketi Khad, plantation at Baggi of commissioning i.e. 1954. Inspection, repair and Control Works (BCW) and along Sundernagar Hydel maintenance of Nangal Hydel Channel are being carried out Channel, provision of cattle-troughs along Suketi Khad, online without any closure. Sand grouting of lining is done etc. Out of these measures, some were required to regularly and underwater repairs are done with the help of be completed exclusively by BBMB and others were divers. This has not only helped in maintaining an to be completed by the H.P.Govt. Deptts. after getting uninterrupted supply of water to the Partner States but has their proposals vetted/financed by BBMB. also helped in continuous operation of Ganguwal and Kotla Status: The Short –Term measures, which were powerhouses for more than 50 years. directly under the control of BBMB, were completed ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN even before onset of monsoon 2003. The measures PLANTATION PROGRAMME completed were - improvement & modification of 22 no. cross-over bridges of modified design, metalling BBMB had chalked out a programme to plant trees and & tarring of road along one side of Sundernagar Hydel shrubs on vacant land at all the Project Stations every year. Channel and tree plantation along Sundernagar Hydel During the year 2008-09, 16000 plants & shrubs has been Channel and BCW. planted. At Talwara, a Green Land Project has been started on 40 acre plot in which different varieties of plants are being The project of development of fisheries in Suketi Khad grown in a phased manner. and its tributaries costing Rs. 72 lacs was approved by BBMB and an amount of Rs. 36 lacs as Ist JATROPHA PLANTATION Installment was released to Fisheries Deptt of HP in BBMB has surplus land in Talwara Complex which was October, 2003. The Fisheries Deptt. has executed the acquired during the construction of Beas Dam Project. After Ist phase of the project. The second instalment of 36 construction of the project, approximately 800 acres of lac has been released in Dec.2007. surplus land is available at Talwara out of which 750 acres For one-time farm management, the Agriculture Deptt. is fit for plantation purposes. To avoid encroachment by the of HP, after detailed surveys/studies, informed the local people on this surplus land, BBMB has made an State Level ‘Steering Committee for BSL Project’, extensive plan to plant Jatropha plants in this land. In this under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary (ST&E), regard, the Energy & Resources Institute (TERI) has Govt. of HP, that this recommendation of NEERI is submitted a comprehensive proposal for providing not techno-economically feasible and practicable. The consultancy for Jatropha Plantation and as per this report, Committee, thus, decided that the compensation of cultivation of 4,95,000 no. of Jatropha plants can be carried damages to the affected crops only as per the practice out in about 300 hectare (750 acres) land surplus and already in vogue, may be continued. available at Talwara. During the year 2008-09, 3.80 lac The Animal Husbandry Deptt. of HP has withdrawn Jatropha plants have been planted. The Jatropha plantation the proposal of making provisions of cattle troughs for on surplus land at Talwara would supplement bio-diesel animals along Suketi Khad corridor, as the dredging programme in India. activity has been restricted only to monsoon season The bio-mass based renewable sources of energy, like bio- and silt free clear water is available for drinking purpose diesel from Jatropha seeds, when produced in an efficient and of animals in Suketi Khad during lean season.

190 ii) Long-term measures The long-term measures CONSULTANCY SERVICES suggested by NEERI were to reduce the silt load at In an endeavour to synergise, the existing potential of BBMB and for disposal of silt from Balancing to boost the interest of its Partner States, BBMB Reservoir, Sundernagar. Consultancy Services were introduced. The Central Pollution Control Board, in consultation The following works were carried out by Consultancy Services with Ministry of Environment & Forest, constituted an of BBMB during the year 2008-09. Expert Committee in pursuance of the directions of • Host Country approval has been accorded by MoE&F. Hon’ble HP High Court, Shimla in 2004, for preparing PDD was hosted on the website of UNFCCC for global an action plan for management of silt and advise on comments which have been received. Reply to the other relevant issues with respect to BSL Project. The various issues raised by M/s DNV in their Draft Expert Committee, after detailed studies for about a Validation Report has been prepared in consultation year, submitted its final report in the Hon’ble HP High with World Bank. Accordingly, the PDD has also been Court, Shimla on 10.05.2005, in which an ‘Action Plan’ revised by World Bank and acceptance by Validator has been proposed for monsoon seasons for BSL is awaited. Subsequently, the registration process Project for next 3 to 5 years. The Hon’ble HP High shall be initiated with UNFCC. Emission Reduction Court has asked BBMB to implement the Action Plan Purchase Agreement (EPRA) will be executed with for 5 years for which monitoring would be done by the World Bank simultaneously. Expert Committee’. • Technical Audit was carried out during the period April- During the year 2006-07, BBMB has enhanced the May, 2008 at all the BBMB Power Houses. Action dredging capacity by commissioning the 3rd dredger. taken reports concerning Technical Audit of various The dredging is being done during the monsoon period PHs of BBMB is being consolidated regularly on as per recommendations of the Expert Committee, monthly basis. Bhakra Beas Management Board has implemented • BBMB was entrusted with the work for organizing the Action Plan proposed as above during the monsoon school and state level painting competition on behalf season of 2008 and its implementation report is to be Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under Ministry of submitted to the Expert Committee. Power, Govt. of India for the students of 4th & 5th MINIMUM FLOW IN RIVERS BEAS standard of States of Punjab, Haryana & UT Chandigarh. State Level Painting Competition was In respect of minimum flow from Pandoh dam, BBMB has organized by BBMB on 14th November 2008 at Panjab been following Environmental Management Plan (EMP) University Law Auditorium, Sector-14, Chandigarh as prepared by NEERI. In the EMP, NEERI had recommended per guidelines of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to maintain a minimum daily inflow in river Beas at Mandi under Ministry of Power, Govt. of India. Participation Town to not less than 5% of minimum daily flow upstream of of schools of States/UT are as under:- Pandoh Dam. It was also recommended that after accounting State/UT No. of Schools No. of participants for all the Khads/rivers/rivulets confluencing with river Beas in the reach between Pandoh dam and Mandi and flowing Punjab 503 12910 under normal present condition, the shortfall, if any, may be Haryana 1024 12388 made up by release of water from Pandoh dam. However, Chandigarh 82 3854 so far, occasion has not arisen when water had to be • Turnkey work concerning 66KV Sub-station, PGIMER, released from Pandoh Dam downstream at the cost of power Chandigarh was completed and Sub-station was generation at DPH as the contributions from rivers/rivulets inaugurated by Secretary Power, GOI in December, downstream the dam were adequate to meet the stipulated 2008. Turnky work of executing 66KV Sub- requirement of 5% of minimum daily inflows at Mandi Town. station,Sector-56, Chandigarh and LILO of one circuit The Himachal Pradesh Govt. vide Notification No. PC-F(2)- of existing 66 KV Double Circuit Mohali, Sector-56, 1/2005 dated 16.07.2005 and revised Notification No. . PC- Chandigarh and other works of UT Elect. Deptt. F(2)-1/2005 dated 09.09.2005 has ordered to release the Chandigarh are in progress. minimum flow downstream of Diversion Dams throughout • Provided expert services for Thermovison Scanning, the year at a threshold value of not less than 15% of the Hotline Maintenance, Checking of Protection minimum inflow observed in the lean season into main river Schemes and Stretch testing of Hydrogen Gas body whose water is being harnessed by such projects. Cylinders to Power Utilities of Haryana, Delhi, Punjab Accordingly BBMB has started releasing the minimum and UT Chandigarh. stipulated flow as desired vide above said notifications from Organising a Competent Workforce: Pandoh dam from September, 2005. The Operation and Maintenance personnel in BBMB are a

191 Machine Hall of Bhakra Power House highly motivated workforce who are generally satisfied with 13125 mandays of training. In addition to the In-house wages, benefits and lifestyle. BBMB has given thrust to the programmes, 208 Executives and 218 Non-executives were training of its personnel for continually improving their provided training in the Institutional Training Programmes competencies and efficiency to support safe, reliable and covering 3642 mandays of training. Thus, a total of 16767 cost effective operation. BBMB has framed and adopted a man-days of training were imparted during the year 2008-09. ‘Training Policy’ in line with Ministry of Power’s training policy BBMB has created its own infrastructure for imparting training in its Board meeting held on 24.6.2003. to its employees. A Lecture Hall at SLDC Complex, Massive training programmes through Interactive Chandigarh to arrange In-house Lectures / Workshops / Workshops/Seminars at all the Project Stations under the Seminars has been established in the year 2003. concerned Chief Engineers as well as in the Board A Training Centre with the name “Bhakra Beas Training Secretariat, both for workers and officerson Technical, Centre” has started working at Nangal from March 2005. The Management, Motivational, Legal, Health and Financial Training Centre has a Lecture Hall with all the latest learning- matters have been taken up. Services of the serving experts, aids, two different model-rooms for Irrigation and Power Wings retired BBMB personnel and experts from other and a discussion room to impart institutional training to the organizations, including manufacturers of equipment etc. power sector engineers and technicians of BBMB & other have also been gainfully utilized. In addition to this, power utilities. Training programme on “DRUM” has been Institutional Training Programmes are being conducted by started at this centre since 2005-06 and every month a reputed Institutes/Firms/ Organizations. training on ‘DRUM” is being imparted in which the engineers In the year 2008-09, In-house lectures were arranged for from the Partner States/Utilities are also participating. The 1845 executives and 6819 non-executives covering overall cost of this training is being borne by MOP through PFC.

192 CHAPTER - 22.11 BUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The Government of India has enacted the Energy To leverage multi-lateral, bi-lateral and private sector support Conservation Act 2001, and for implementing various in implementation of programmes and projects on efficient provisions in the EC Act, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) use of energy and its conservation. was operationalised from 1st March 2002. The EC Act Functions of BEE provides a legal framework for energy efficiency initiatives in the country. The Act has mandatory and promotional in BEE co-ordinates with designated consumers, designated initiatives which broadly relates to Designated Consumers, agencies and other organizations; recognizes, identifies and Standards and Labeling programme for equipment and utilizes the existing resources and infrastructure, in appliances and Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC) performing the functions assigned to it under the EC Act. for new commercial buildings. The Bureau is spearheading The EC Act provides for regulatory and promotional functions. the task of improving the energy efficiency in various sectors Regulatory functions of the economy through regulatory and promotional mechanism. Bureau of Energy Efficiency co-ordinates with The major regulatory functions of BEE include: designated consumers, designated agencies and other ™ Develop minimum energy consumption standards and organizations recognize, identify and utilize the existing labelling for equipment and appliances resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions ™ Develop specific energy conservation building codes assigned to it under the EC Act. ™ Activities focusing on designated consumers Mission of BEE ™ Develop energy consumption norms The Mission of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is to develop policy and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation ™ Certify energy managers and energy auditors and market principles, within the overall framework of the ™ Accreditation of energy auditors Energy Conservation Act (EC Act), 2001 with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy. ™ Define the manner and periodicity of mandatory energy This will be achieved with active participation of all audits stakeholders, resulting in accelerated and sustained adoption ™ Develop reporting formats on energy consumption and of energy efficiency in all sectors. action taken on the recommendations of the energy Objectives and Strategies auditors The primary objective of BEE is to reduce energy intensity Promotional functions in the Indian economy. In order to translate the objectives The major promotional functions of BEE include: into result-oriented action the broad strategies of BEE include: ™ Create awareness and disseminate information on energy efficiency and conservation ™ To coordinate policies and programmes on efficient use of energy and its conservation with the involvement ™ Arrange and organize training of personnel and of stakeholders specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation ™ To plan, manage and implement energy conservation programmes as envisaged in the EC Act ™ Strengthen consultancy services ™ To assume leadership and provide policy framework ™ Promote research and development and direction to national energy efficiency and ™ Develop testing and certification procedures and conservation efforts and programmes promote testing facilities ™ To demonstrate energy efficiency delivery ™ Formulate and facilitate implementation of pilot mechanisms, as envisaged in the EC Act, through projects and demonstration projects private-public partnership ™ To establish systems and procedures to measure, ™ Promote use of energy efficient processes, monitor and verify energy efficiency results in individual equipment, devices and systems sectors as well as at the national level. ™ Take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use

193 Sh. Sushilkumar Shinde, Minister of Power at National Launch of Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)

of energy efficient equipment or appliances 7. Agricultural (Ag DSM) and Municipal (Mu DSM) Demand Side Management (DSM) Scheme ™ Promote innovative financing of energy efficiency projects 8. Strengthening Institutional Capacity of SDAs Scheme ™ Give financial assistance to institutions for promoting 9. Contribution to State Energy Conservation Fund efficient use of energy and its conservation (SECF) Scheme ™ Prepare educational curriculum on effi¬cient use of 10. National Energy Conservation Awards, 2008 energy and its conservation. 11. Painting Competition on Energy Conservation, 2008 ™ Implement international co-operation programmes Verifiable Savings: relating to efficient use of energy and its conservation. 1. The Standards and Labelling (S&L) Programme have PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES resulted in electricity saving of 1425.87 Million units, Bureau of Energy Efficiency has already launched the equivalent to avoided capacity generation of 260.4 MW. following voluntary and mandatory schemes for promoting 2. The National Energy Conservation Award Programme Energy Efficiency in India during XI Plan, the details of which has resulted in electricity saving of 1612.3 Million have been given in Chapter 9 relating to Energy Conservation: units, equivalent to avoided capacity generation of 1. Bachat Lamp Yojana (BLY) Scheme 236 MW. Apart from this, these programmes were able 2. Standards and Labelling to reduce 2,205,623 MTOE of thermal energy. 3. Energy Conservation Building Codes 3. The Energy Conservation & Demand Side Management (DSM) programmes at state level have resulted in 4. Assistance on ECBC to different projects electricity saving of 693 Million units, equivalent to 5. Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings avoided capacity generation of 126.7 MW. Apart from this, these programmes were able to reduce 68429 6. Accreditation of ESCOs MTOE of thermal energy.

194 CHAPTER - 22.12 Central Power Research Institute

An autonomous Registered Society under the Ministry of • Turbo Generator, HV Motors, Power Transformers, Power, the Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) undertakes Potential Transformer's & Bus Insulation of M/s. Zuari applied research in electric power engineering besides Industries, Goa. functioning as an independent Testing and Certification Authority for electrical equipment and components to ensure • 220 kV oil filled cable for Himachal Pradesh State reliability and improve, innovate and develop new products. Electricity Board at Bawanagar. The laboratories are located at Bangalore, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Design Validation/Special Design, Tower Testing Noida, Nagpur, Kolkota and Guwahati. • Design of 400 / 220kV “DG” type Multi circuit towers New Test Facility Created was done for M/s. TATA Power Co. Ltd., Mumbai. Balance Ambient Calorimeter test facility to test Air • Design checking / approval of 400 kV D/C, Double Conditioners has been established which would help to label Circuit ‘B’ (DB) type and Double Circuit ‘D’ (DD) type the room Air Conditioners under the BEE (Bureau of Energy towers for M/s. Unitech Power Transmission Ltd., Efficiency) labeling programme. Gurgaon. Diagnostic Tests • Design approval of 400 kV D/C, ‘DD’ type tower with The following diagnostic tests were carried out on 24m body extension for M/s. L&T Ltd., Chennai. • High Voltage(HV) equipments, Hydro Generators, Power Systems Studies Generator Transformers, Current Transformers(CT’s) and Circuit Breakers at NHPC, Rangit Hydel Power • Power Systems measurement Studies were completed Station, Sikkim. at Gudepanchagni Sub Stations of Maharashtra State • Power Transformers at National Aluminium Company Electricity Board and Brahmanvel Sub-station of M/s. at Angul, Orissa. Vestas Wind Technology India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai. • HV Power Plant and Sub-station equipment for • Power system studies and power quality M/s.Andhra Pradesh Generation Company measurements were carried out for M/s. GMR, at Rajiv (APGENCO), Machkund Hydro Electric Power Station, Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. Machkund, A.P. • Power System studies for Karnataka Thermal Power • HV equipments for M/s. Zuari Industries Ltd. Corporation Ltd. Raichur.

• HV equipments like HT Motors, Cables, Power • Power System studies were carried out for Delhi Transformers etc. at M/s. Zuari Industries Ltd., Goa. Transco Ltd., New Delhi. Condition Monitoring Tests • Sub Synchronous Resonance (SSR) studies were Condition Monitoring Tests were carried out on carried out for M/s. Siemens Ltd, Navi Mumbai.

• 125 MVA generator transformers at APGENCO, • Basic load flow and short circuit studies were carried Paloncha site. out for M/s. Reliance India Ltd, Hazira.

• Transformers at Kothagundam Thermal Power Energy Audit Studies were carried out for Station, Polancha, A.P. • National Hydro Electric Power Corporation, Chamera • Generator Transformers at Karnataka Power and Uri. Corporation Ltd(KPCL), Supa Dam Power House. • National Thermal Power Corporation, Badarpur . • Power Transformers and Current Transformers at Port Trust, Navi Mumbai. • Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Nigam Ltd & Centre for • Turbo Generator &Transformers at Nuclear Power Earth Science Studies ( CESS). Corporation(NPCL), Tarapur Atomic Power Station, • Maharashtra State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Tarapur, Maharashtra. at Koradi. 195 The arrangement of the total set up with bundle conductor along with insulator string and tower window simulation for air insulation study Field services carried out at Thermal Power Stations and 50 MVA earthing transformer were carried out for Jabel Ali, Dubai Electricity & Water authority (DEWA), • Remaining Life Assessment (RLA) study was carried Dubai. out on Turbo Generator Rotor of Damodar Valley Corporation, Chandrapur, Jharkhand. CAPITAL PROJECTS • RLA Study was carried out for Boiler pressure Parts 1. National/International accreditation for CPRI of 140 MW for Unit-1 of Nasik Thermal Power Station, laboratories Nasik. CPRI has obtained accreditation from NABL(INDIA), • RLA Study was carried out for 5 x 62.5 MW Boiler of INTERTEK ASTA BEAB UK. CPRI laboratories have been Unit-3 for Satpur TPS, Sarni. accredited by Association of Short-Circuit Testing Authorities (ASTA), British Electro technical Approvals Board(BEAB), • RLA study was carried out for 62.5 MW of Unit-1 for UK for testing of low Voltage and Medium Voltage (LV & Bhusawal Thermal Power Station, Bhusawal. MV) equipment. CPRI is having its own Observers for Consultancy Assignments-Abroad witnessing the testing under ASTA certification Scheme at • Consultancy work was carried out for Cable joints, CPRI laboratories. The project was completed in March 2009. Terminations and current transformers for M/s. Middle 2. Augmentation & Modernization of CPRI East Meter Factory, Saudi Arabia. Laboratories • On-site testing of transformers was carried out for Laboratories such as High Voltage, Short Circuit, High M/s. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, Dubai, Power, Di-electric Materials and Mechanical Engineering UAE. Laboratory have been augmented. • Third party inspection was carried out for 145kV, 40kA Modernisation of CPRI laboratories under rejuvenation Gas Insulated Switchgear system for M/s. Hyundai programme involving activities such as interior works, Heavy Industries, Ulsan, Korea. additions and alteration under civil works have been carried • ASTA Certification and Intertek ASTA-BEAB Certificate out and completed. for testing of panels were carried out for M/s. Gulf 3. Relocation of Regional Testing Laboratory( RTL) Switchgear, Dubai, UAE. Muradnagar, to Noida • Pre-commissioning tests on 50 MVA ID transformers To cater to the Northern Indian utilities, the Regional Testing

196 Laboratory was started in 1992 at Muradnagar (near for Chamarajnagar, Kodugu and Gulbarga Districts Ghaziabad) UP. The RTL unit is now being shifted to NOIDA in Karnataka and Idukki in Kerala. This will help to provide better service to the utilities. To facilitate the to ascertain the quality aspects of the rural shifting, the NOIDA authorities have allotted land at Sector- distribution, which aims to provide electricity to the 62, Noida. The civil works for the laboratory and office rural area. building are complete and shifting of the Laboratories from z CPRI has been appointed as consultant for loss Muradnagar to Noida is in progress. evaluation, Energy accounting and Energy audit of 4. Development of a Centre of Excellence for eight 11kV feeders under the BESCOM, Karnataka. simulation of power system and failure analysis PATENTS AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER The limitations existing in the present Real Time Digital Patents filed: Simulation (RTDS) is being overcome by enhancing capabilities in terms of 3 phase buses, single phase Sl.No Name of the Patent Application switches, protection schemes, High Voltage Direct Current 1 Intelligent Air Conditioner Controller (HVDC) bipolar lines, interfacing cards etc. 2 Hot Blended Waste Particulate Fillers with RTDS racks and associated components were procured and Inorganic Catalyzed Disperse Phase commissioned. The project has been completed in January 2009. Advanced training for CPRI Officers at M/s Winnipeg, 3 Multilayer Nanomullite – Alumina Coatings for Wear Canada has been completed. and Erosion Resistance Applications 5. Refurbishment of 1500 MVA Short-Circuit 4 Silica Rich Soil Nutrient Support Material obtained Generator through Dry Ash Beneficiation The rotor has been refurbished with new insulation, wedges 5 Ash Micro-Spheres Based Thermal Insulation and suitable packers for 1500 MVA short circuit generator. Refractory Marketing and Publicity Technology Transfer: The Institute participated in India International Trade Fair(IITF) The GMAT software of CPRI is being used extensively held at Pragati Maidan from 14th to 27th November 2008. in India by State Power Utilities for the design of The Institute participated in the Middle East Electricity Expo grounding system in HV Substations & Power Stations. 8-10, February 2009 at UAE. For the first time this software has been acquired RESEARCH ACTIVITIES by a foreign power utility viz. Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC), Bhutan. The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), takes up R&D programmes keeping abreast with the latest technological Non Plan Expenditure: developments in the areas of Generation, Transmission & The institute has been meeting its non-plan expenditure from Distribution of Power. Some of these programmes are its own revenue generated by testing and consultancy sponsored by the public sector undertakings & Industries. activities. Under Research Contingency (RC), the CPRI in-house DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION researchers have completed 14 research projects. The Institute has organised Nineteen Seminars/ RESTRUCTURED ACCELERATED POWER Conferences/Workshops during the year 2008-09. Nine DEVELOPMENT AND REFORMS PROGRAMME (APDRP) training programs have been conducted for distribution z CPRI has also taken up the third party supervision engineers of the power sector under Ministry of Power- and quality monitoring of RGGVY schemes USAID sponsored DRUM programme.

197 A batch of Foreign National Trainees undergoing Training on 500 MW Simulator at NPTI Corporate Office, Faridabad

198 CHAPTER - 22.13 NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE

INTRODUCTION MANPOWER TRAINING National Power Training Institute (NPTI), an ISO 9001 & ISO Several long-term and short-term training programs in the 14001 organization, was set up by the Government of India areas of Thermal, Hydro, Transmission & Distribution and under the Ministry of Power to function as an Apex Body at Management etc. are being conducted in the various the National Level for development of human resources for the power & energy sectors. Its Corporate Office is located Institutes of NPTI. Besides imparting training in the areas at Faridabad (Haryana). It functions on an all India basis of Thermal, Hydro and Transmission & Distribution covering through its Regional Institutes located at Neyveli (Tamil Nadu), nearly 10,000 power professionals of various levels annually, Durgapur (West Bengal), Badarpur (New Delhi), Nagpur NPTI also conducts the following industry interfaced (Maharashtra), and Guwahati (Assam). In addition, NPTI also academic programs with the objective to create a pool of has a Power Systems Training Institute (PSTI) & a Hot Line committed and competent power sector professionals Training Centre (HLTC) at Bangalore (Karnataka) and a Centre equipped with appropriate technical skills:- for Advanced Management and Power Studies (CAMPS) at Faridabad (Haryana). To address the training requirement of z One Year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Thermal hydro power sector, a specialized Hydro Power Training Centre Power Plant Engineering is being set up at Nangal. z Four Year B.Tech./B.E Degree in Power Engineering HI-TECH TRAINING TOOLS z Two Year MBA in Power Management NPTI has infrastructural facilities for conducting different z One Year Post Diploma Course in Thermal Power Plant courses on technical as well as management subjects covering the needs of thermal, hydro and nuclear power Engineering plants, transmission & distribution systems and other fields z Six Months O&M of Transmission and Distribution of power and allied energy sectors. System for Engineers

Shri Sushilkumar Shinde, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power addressing Employees and Students at NPTI Corporate Office, Faridabad on 25.11.2008

199 z Nine Months Post Graduate Diploma Course in Hydro National Workshop on “National CTC Phase out Plan Power Plant Engg. Emerging Scenarios in Power Sector Industries” organised on 5th Dec-2008 by NPTI (ER), Durgapur at Hotel The Park, z One Year Post Graduate Diploma in GIS and Remote New Delhi, attended by 200 participants from the different Sensing organisations. TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS National Power Training Institute (Northern Region), Badarpur, The following programmes were conducted:- New Delhi in association with ‘Forum of Regulators’ conducted One Day National Seminar on ‘Electricity Tariff z A special on-site training program on ‘Transmission in Regulatory Regime’ on Feb 24, 2009 at The Park Hotel, Systems’ for 15 Engineers from Afghanistan from New Delhi attended by 85 delegates from different PSUs/ 29.5.2008 to 12.6.08 at Kabul and from 10.7.2008 to Power Utilities of the Power Sector in India. 26.8.2008 at PSTI-Bangalore. OTHER IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES z 10 weeks training program on ‘O&M of Gas Turbine” for 05 personnel from Oman from 16.2.2009 to Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution 24.4.2009. The Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution has z 06 weeks Program on “Power Plant Management” for been developed by the School of Engg. & Technology, 17 personnel from various countries – Kyrgyzstan, IGNOU in collaboration with Ministry of Power, USAID-India Bhutan, Thailand, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Algeria, and the Power Finance Corporation under Distrib Ghana, Dominica, Afghanistan, Botswana, Myanmar ution Reform, Upgrades & Management (DRUM) Project. and Nigeria. Under this Program, NPTI entered into an agreement with CUSTOMISED TRAINING PROGRAMS IGNOU to conduct/develop educational Programmes for human resources development in Power Sector for The following programmes were conducted:- Engineers, Diploma Holders, Technicians and equivalent 26 weeks Training Program for 13th Batch of Executive Workmen to improve the efficiency and ability and also to Engineer Trainees (152 in two batches) of PGCIL make them eligible for acquiring further knowledge, training and also to enhance their educational qualification and skill. 10 weeks Common Induction Training Program for Graduate As a first step IGNOU has launched the Certificate of Engineers/Supervisors of BHEL competence in Power Distribution in collaboration with 09 weeks Training Program for 36 Engineer Trainees of NPTI (at its Regional Centres at Nagpur and Durgapur) and SJVNL state power utilities. 02 weeks Advanced Management Programs for Delhi CONSULTANCY SERVICES Transco Ltd. NPTI successfully completed the consultancy assignments Nine Batches of 507 Graduate Engineers of Reliance for recruitment of personnel by Indraprastha Power Generation Infrastructure Ltd., NOIDA attended 2 weeks training Co. Ltd./Pragati Power Co. Ltd. (IPGCL/PPCL) and Bihar programs on “Introduction to Thermal Power Plant” State Electricity Board. A batch of 10 trainees of Ratnagiri Power Plant attended 02 NPTI has been engaged as consultant by M/s Advanced weeks training program on Combined Cycle Gas Power Plant Engineering Associates International, Inc., USA for the Simulator at NPTI Corporate Office, Faridabad. Project on “Human and Institutional Capacity Building for Afghanistan Energy and Natural Resources Sector” awarded 230 Linemen of Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) by USAID. M/s. AEAI & NPTI entered into MOU for attended one week short-term training programmes in undertaking the above work. A team of three Officers visited different batch at NPTI (NE-R), Guwahati. Kabul during Nov-2008 to assess the requirement. The work NATIONAL SEMINARS is in progress. The following seminars were conducted:- NPTI has undertaken consultancy work for the Energy & Power Department, Govt. of Sikkim. The work involves study National Seminar on “Grid Security & Management” for improvement of existing Power Distribution System and organized by NPTI (ER), Durgapur on 11th July-2008 - preparation of comprehensive DPRs for renovation & attended by 70 participants from different organisations. modernization of Sub-transmission & distribution system National Seminar on “Condition Monitoring of Machines along with proposal for new 33/11 KV Power Sub-stations, through Oil Analysis” organised by NPTI (NE-R) Guwahati Installation of new 11/0.4 KV distribution sub-station, drawing on 4th & 5th August-2008 - attended by 43 senior engineers of new HT/LT lines etc. The work is in progress. of different organisations. NPTI has also undertaken the work of recruitment of Junior National Seminar on “Reliability & Life Extension Techniques Electrical Engineers for Electricity Department of Govt. of of Electrical Equipment in Open Access” organized by NPTI Daman & Diu. A draft proposal for preparation of Feasibility (ER), Durgapur on 28th & 29th August-2008 - attended by Report regarding setting up of 5 MW Solar Power Plant at 100 participants. Diu has been submitted to Govt. of Daman.

200 CHAPTER - 23 OTHER IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES

23.1 OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS the compilation of various datas and generation of reports for submission to Ministry of Finance, Power, O\O C& AG The Secretary is the Chief Accounting Authority. The office and CGA etc. of Controller of Accounts functions under overall supervision of Joint Secretary & Financial Adviser. The office is headed The Office of Controller of Accounts also brings out an annual by the Controller of Accounts with one Deputy Controller of accounting booklet called ‘Accounts at a Glance’ which Accounts/Assistant Controller of Accounts and seven contains total transactions of the Ministry and its various working Pay & Accounts Officers responsible for making all organizations. It gives a brief overview of Accounting trends. the payments, expenditure control, Internal Audit and The office of the Controller of Accounts is also responsible accounting of all the receipts/payments. Out of these one for preparing the Receipt Budget of the Ministry. Pay and Accounts office is stationed in Bangalore and one Internal Audit Wing is the in-charge of the Internal Audit Wing. The Principal Accounts Office is responsible for consolidation of monthly The Internal Audit Wing ensures adoption of sound procedure, Accounts of all the Pay & Accounts Offices for the preparation regularities and financial propriety of transactions of of Appropriation Account, Statement of Central Transactions accounts. This Wing advises the DDOs and their staff for (SCT) and Finance Account on annual basis for submission correct implementation of rules and maintenance of proper to the Controller General of Accounts ( CGA ) Department of records. I.A.W. also pursues the settlement of objections Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. It is also responsible for raised by Statutory Audit. Performance of the Internal Audit Wing during the year 2007-2008 is as under:

Year (Accounts No. of Units No. of Paras No. of Paras No. of Paras Due for audit due/inspected raised settled outstanding upto during 2007-08) 30-09-2008

2007-08 20/18 135 64 182

AUDIT OBSERVATIONS The Organisation-wise break up of Outstanding Audit Observations and Inspection Reports as on 30-09-2008, for the financial year 2007-08 is as under:

S.No. Organisation No. of Inspection No. of Paras Reports

1. Ministry of Power 3 33 2. Central Electricity Authority 17 109 3. BBMB, Nangal, Talwara/ 1 1 Chandigarh 4. Controller Of Accounts (1) PAO,CEA,N.Delhi 1 04 (2) PR.A.O(Admn)N.Delhi 1 14 (3) PAO,BMCC, New Delhi 1 01 (4) PAO, CEA, Bangalore 1 12 (5) PAO Sectt, New Delhi/C 1 08 Total 26 182

201 Statutory Audit Paras of MOP, PSUs etc:- As per this office records the position of pending Audit Paras is as under:-

Pending with Total MOP Unit Audit COPU/ (PSUs etc) Monitoring Cell (i) Commercial Paras 06 0 10 14 30 (ii) Civil Paras 01 0 11 02 14 (iii) Draft Paras 00 0 0 - 0 Total 07 0 21 16 44

Computerisation Scheme-I” with a total cost of Rs. 60 crore. The project is scheduled to be completed by September, 2009. The Office of the Controller of Accounts is generating Computerised Accounts through two packages namely Transmission system for evacuation of power from future COMPACT (PAO-2000) for accounts of Pay & Accounts projects of about 50,000MW in NER and 15,000MW in Offices and CONTROLLER’S ACCOUNTING (CONTACT- Sikkim/Bhutan have been planned keeping in view of the OLD ) for monthly accounts of Pr. Accounts Office. The fact that power from the above mentioned projects would be Package named COMPACT (PAO, 2000) for Pre-check, utilized partly in NER, Sikkim and Bhutan while major part Compilation, GPF and Pension etc. Modules) for Pay and of this power would have to be exported to power deficit Accounts Offices, CPFM package for New Pension Scheme regions like NR & WR. Transmission lines from these and CONTACT (OLD) for Principal Accounts Office have been generating sources will be traversing through the narrow working properly. transmission corridor of Chicken Neck Area, in the north of A Pay package has been developed using PAY-TRAN through West Bengal, between the international borders of which pay bills, pay slips and other reports are being generated. Bangladesh and Nepal, having a length of about 18 km and a width of only about 22 km. Keeping in view the generation 23.2 POWERGRID’s TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR and growth of power demand in NER and Sikkim/Bhutan, DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION the capacity of transmission system required through the (NER) chicken neck area would be of the order of 50,000 MW. As At present, POWERGRID has a transmission network at a large quantum of power is to be transferred through the different voltage levels viz. 400kV, 220kV and 132kV level limited corridor in Chicken Neck area, it is envisaged that for dispersal of power from various central sector generating the power transfer capacity of each of the transmission stations to different States in North-Eastern Region as well corridor should be at least 5000-6000MW. After detailed study as for Export/Import of power with neighboring States/region. of various alternatives in this regard, it is found that the hybrid POWERGRID’s transmission system in NER consists of system of 800kV HVDC with 400kV AC lines is the most around 5,000 ckt. kms. of transmission lines including 864 optimal one considering the Right-of-Way requirement, ckt. km. of inter-regional lines between NER & ER and 14 sub-stations. POWERGRID has already invested over Rs. transmission cost and line losses. Looking at the total power 1500 Crore in NER for development of transmission network. evacuation requirement through Chicken neck area, it is The transmission system comprises of high capacity lines found that to meet the contingency & reliability needs, about viz. 400kV D/c Misa – Balipara – Bongaigaon – Malda 5-6 nos. of HVDC lines and 3-4 nos. of EHVAC lines would corridor, which is operational since early 2000. have to be established through Chicken Neck Area. POWERGRID has already completed the execution of 132kV Transmission system for evacuation of power from the Ziro-Daporijo-Along transmission system and 220kV projects to be commissioned in XI plan/early XII plan has Kathalguri-Deomali transmission system on deposit work also been developed. The power from the projects like of Arunachal Pradesh. Further, execution of Balipara-Khupi- Kameng HEP (600 MW) of NEEPCO and Lower Subansiri Kimi 132kV line have also been completed as a deposit (2000 MW) of NHPC is proposed to be pooled to a common work of NEEPCO. Further, 220 kV Misa – Byrnihat substation in NER for onward transmission to NR/WR via transmission line alongwith 2x160MVA, 220/132kV sub- hybrid system of +800kV HVDC and 400kV AC links. In station at Byrnihat is being executed as deposit work of fact till date, ±600kV HVDC is the highest operating voltage Meghalaya State Electricity Board. in world. India is one of the few countries considering adoption POWERGRID Board has approved “NER Strengthening of ±800 kV HVDC for transfer of bulk power over long

202 distance. For evacuation of power from Gas Based Power Redress & Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for prompt and Project in Tripura (740 MW) project and Bongaigaon TPS effective redressal of grievances of the citizens. The system (750MW), separate transmission corridor has been planned. is a single window grievance portal for the Ministries/ In addition to this, as decided in the meeting held between Departments/Organizations to record and receive the Hon’ble Minister of Power with Hon’ble Minister of grievances on line and redress them indicating actions at Development of North Eastern Region on April 19, 2007, a different levels. The portal also facilitates receipt of the comprehensive scheme for strengthening of transmission grievances lodged online through internet by the citizens system in North Eastern region has been evolved in from any geographical location. consultation with Central Electricity Authority and The Grievance Cell staff has attended the Training on the representatives of all concerned States. Under this scheme, application and data entry. Login and ID Passwords have the transmission and sub-transmission system for NER been created for Ministry of Power as well as its States are planned in two parts viz. intra-State and inter- organizations viz. PSUs and Autonomous bodies. The system State lines. The scheme has been evolved keeping in view has been made functional with the technical support of NIC the long term requirement of NER so as to ensure secure officials of the Ministry. and reliable supply of power and cater to the load growth for CEA more than 10 years. A pre feasibility report on the same has Grievances Cell already been submitted. To redress the grievances of CEA Head Quarter, in Private Sector Participation in Transmission accordance with the instructions of Deptt. of Administrative POWERGRID did it bit and has been successful in facilitating Reforms and Public Grievances, Shri S. K. Thakral, Chief private investment in transmission sector. POWERGRID’s Engineer (Electrical Inspectorate Division), is continuing first Joint Venture project, Transmission System associated as Director (Grievances).No grievance case has been with Tala Hydroelectric Project, East-North Inter-connector received and settled from Jan 08 to March 08 and 4 Nos. of and Northern India Transmission System, with M/s. Tata cases were under process during this period received before Power is under successful operation since August, 2006. 01.01.08. 6 Nos. of grievance cases have been received and Based on the success achieved, the Company has 3 Nos. of grievance cases have been settled from April 08 established six more Joint Ventures (JVs) namely, M/s to March 09 and 9 Nos of Grievance cases are under process Parbati-Koldam Transmission Company Limited, M/s Torrent as on 31st March 2009. POWERGRID Limited, M/s Jaypee POWERGRID Limited, NTPC Ltd. POWERGRID IL&FS Transmission Company Pvt. Limited, Grievance Redressal Mechanism in NTPC M/s Teesta Valley Power Transmission Company Limited NTPC has a public grievance redressal mechanism in place and North East Transmission Company Limited. Besides, for dealing with grievances of public at large. The Company POWERGRID has also facilitated formation of Independent Secretariat Department is the nodal point for redressal of Private Transmission Company (IPTC), 100% owned by Public Grievances and the Company Secretary has been private sector, for implementation of part of transmission designated as Director (Grievances) for the Corporation. lines under Western Region Strengthening Scheme -II Grievance Officers have also been appointed in all Projects/ through international tariff based competitive bidding process Regional Offices. Grievances received from the public are in line with CERC directive. being processed as per guidelines issued by Department of 23.3 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and a monthly Ministry of Power report is furnished regularly to the Department. Grievances Centralised Public Grievances Redressal and Monitoring from employees are being dealt as per staff grievance System (CPGRAMS) procedure framed in this regard. An online system for handling Public Grievances was NHPC Ltd. implemented in the Ministry. The Grievances Cell staff was Grievances Cell trained on the application and data entry for all the grievances NHPC has its own internal Grievance Redressal Machinery has been ensured. for expeditious Redressal of grievances of the general public In the year 2007, Deptt. of Administrative Reforms and Public as well as its own employees. The functioning of the Grievance (DARPG) with technical support from National machinery is monitored periodically to ensure efficacy of Informatics Center (NIC) has developed a revised version of the system. the Public Grievance Redress & Monitoring System The Grievance Redressal Machinery is given extensive (PGRAMS) and has launched Centralized Public Grievance

203 publicity among the employees and members of the public Central Power Research Institute and all possible efforts are made to ensure expeditious The grievance cell has been active and is available for Redressal of the grievances as and when received. A monthly representing any grievance faced by the employees of the and quarterly report / return on Redressal of public grievances institute. are being sent regularly to the Ministry of Power. RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005 PFC Right to Information Act Public Grievance Ministry of Power PFC has a Grievance Redressal System for dealing with RTI-MIS is an online web enabled System for on-line grievances of the employees and the public at large. The processing/monitoring of Requests and Appeals received systems are duly notified and the Nodal Officers ensure from citizens by the concerned Public Authority. The RTI- quick redressal of grievances within the permissible time MIS has been implemented in the Ministry of Power. Annual frame. PFC has also notified Citizen’s Charter to ensure Report for the year 2007-08 has been posted on RTI Annual transparency in its work activities. The Charter is available Return Information System. on the website of PFC to facilitate easy access. CEA NEEPCO Right to Information Grievance Redressal Mechanism Under the Right to Information Act, Shri S. K. Thakral, Chief NEEPCO has a laid down grievance procedure to redress Engineer has been entrusted the work of Central Public and settle the grievance expeditiously and nearer to its point Information Officer of CEA. Under the Act, during the period of origin, so that a cordial and healthy industrial relation is from Jan 08 to March 08, 21 Nos. of requests/ applications maintained in the Corporation. In addition, NEEPCO has have been received and 17 Nos. been decided including 3 installed the Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring Nos. of cases received before this period and 7 nos. of cases System (PGRAMS) software in its Corporate Office to deal were under process as on 31st March 2008. During the period with grievances with public at large. from April, 08 to March 09 , 90 Nos. of requests/ applications SATLUJ JAL VIDYUT NIGAM LIMITED have been received and 93 Nos. been decided including 7 Public Grievance/RTI Nos. of cases received before this period and 4 Nos. of cases are under process as on 31st March 2009 . Six applicants SJVN have already complied with the requirements of section have made Appeal to the First Appellate Authority/Central 4.1(b) of Right to Information Act-2005 through various Information Commission, out of which 4 Nos. of cases have disclosures about the Organization and has already been been disposed of at the level of First Appellate Authority and made public and are available on our web site 2 Nos. of cases are under process in the Central Information www.sjvn.nic.in. In addition to this following documents are Commission. also available on our web site: a) The Annual Reports. NTPC Ltd. b) Delegation of Powers. Right to Information Act, 2005 c) HR Manual. NTPC Limited has implemented RTI Act, 2005 in true spirit since its inception. The company has designated a Central d) Code of Conduct. Public Information Officer (CPIO), an Appellate Authority, and Beside the above, for proper and efficient dissemination of APIOs at all projects/ stations/ offices of NTPC. During the information, we have nominated/ designated Public financial year 2008-09, 445 applications were received under Information Officers for Corporate Office as well as for projects of our organization within India. the RTI Act, out of which 431 have been replied. It is pertinent to mention that almost all the applications Four (4) workshops on RTI Act have been conducted at received under the Right to Information Act-2005 are regional headquarters to share and deliberate on latest responded / disposed of within prescribed time limits under notifications, amendments and other issues for smooth the Act. implementation. BEE NHPC Ltd. Public Grievance In compliance to the provisions of Right to Information Act, There is no separate Grievance Redressal Cell in Bureau of 2005 the Corporation has provided various documents / records Energy Efficiency. Grievances, if any, are being dealt by at its website and appointed the Company Secretary as the the Administration Section of BEE. During the period Central Public Information Officer (PIO) of the Corporation. To 2008-09 there were no grievance cases. enable nation wide access to the information, Assistant Public

204 Information Officers at each of Power Station / Project / Constitution of India. The purpose of the act is to make the Regional Office / Unit were also appointed. executive accountable and ensure transparency in the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. implementation of schemes and policies. Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act, 2005) is a move to The applications received during the period under RTI were replace a culture of secrecy and control in Public Authorities replied within the stipulated period. with one of openness, transparency and participation. The BUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY Act also proposes to strengthen the democratic setup of Right to Information Act our country by providing citizen’s access to Information in During the year 2008-09, in all 37 applications seeking Public Authorities covering the executive, judiciary and legislature arms. information under RTI Act were received in BEE. Out of these 37 applications, 02 were transferred to other public authorities Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Government of India Enterprise, has taken concrete actions and rest was replied to within the admissible time limit. to provide information to the citizens of the country in During the same period, one appeal was also received by accordance with the RTI Act 2005. Public Information Officers the Appellate Authority, which was also disposed off within and Appellate Authorities have been designated at Corporate admissible time limit. Centre and Regional Head Quarters/ RLDCs under the NEEPCO : provisions of the RTI Act, 2005. Relevant information is also Right to Information Act available on the POWERGRID's official website. POWER FINANCE CORPORATION LTD. NEEPCO has provided a link for RTI in its website. Right to Information Act or RTI is a central legislation, which RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPORATION LTD. enables the citizens to procure information from a public The information based on the quarterly Report on RTI authority. RTI Act is a progressive legislation based on Application received and disposed off during the period w.e.f citizen’s right to know, a fundamental right enshrined in the 1.1.2008 to 31.3.2009, is given as under:

RTI ANNUAL RETURN INFORMATION SYSTEM 2008-09 Annul Return Form Ministry /Deptt./Organization : Ministry of Power/Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd.

Requests Opening Received during No. of cases Decisions where Decisions given / Balance as on 1.1.08 to transferred requests/appeals Rejected 1.1.08 31.3.09(incl. cases rejected transferred to other Requests Appeals public authority) NIL 82 NIL 6 76 NIL First NIL 9 NIL 1 6 2 Under Appeals process

No. of cases where disciplinary action taken against 0 any officer

No. of CAPIOs designated No. of CPIOs designated No. of AAs designated 18 1 1 No. of times various provisions were invoked while rejecting requests Relevant Sections of RTI Act,2005 Section 8(1) Sections a b c d e f g h i j 9 11 24 Others NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL 6 NIL NIL NIL NIL ANNUAL CHARGES COLLECTED (IN Rs.) Registration Fee Amt. Additional fee & any other charges Penalties Amount 450.00 574.00 NIL

205 Statement Showing RTI Fees received w.e.f. 1.1.2008 to 31.3.2009 Quarter ending Registration Fee Additional fee & Total Amt. Penalties Amount period Amt. any other charges 1.1.08-31.3.08 60.00 290.00 350.00 NIL 1.4.08-30.6.08 80.00 150.00 230.00 NIL 1.7.08-30.9.08 120.00 10.00 130.00 NIL 1.10.08-31.12.08 110.00 124.00 234.00 NIL 1.1.09-31.3.09 80.00 - 80.00 NIL Total 450.00 574.00 1024.00 NIL

TEHRI HYDRO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. RTI Secretariat is functional in THDC for dealing with the the applicants, Govt. Deptts., State/Central Information cases received under RTI Act, 2005, submission of reports Commissions. The number of cases received, replied and and returns to Govt., and submission of reports/replies to pending as on 31.03.2009 are as under:

S.No. Period No. of cases No. of cases No. of cases Pending received rejected replied 1 2007-08 72 02 70 - 2 2008-09 99 01 95 03 cases received at the end of Quarter and are under process.

1st Appeal (Appellate Authority – Shri A.S.Bisht, Director (Personnel)

S.No Period No. of Appeals No. of Appeals No. of Appeals Pending if any rejected Admitted 1 2007-08 11 08 03 NIL 2 2008-09 18 11 05 02 cases received at the end of Quarter and are under process.

2nd Appeals (Authority – Central Information Commission)

S.No. Period No. of Appeals No. of Appeals Decision of C.I.C. disposed off 1 2007-08 01 01 Decision of THDC upheld 2 2008-09 07 07 Decision of THDC upheld

BHAKRA BEAS MANAGEMENT BOARD Right to Information Act, 2005 is in place and fully operational and phone nos. of these officers. Comprehensive details w.e.f 12th October, 2005. The Act provides for setting out regarding the procedure in respect of applying for information the practical regime of right to information in order to promote have been given on the website. The information regarding openness, transparency and accountability in public offices. 17 no. manuals which have been prepared as per provisions BBMB has adopted and implemented the Act in letter and of Section 4(2) of the RTI Act, is also available on the website. spirit. The necessary infrastructure has been provided for The information is regularly updated from time to time as operationalization of the Act. BBMB has designated nine per provisions of the RTI Act. The quantum of applications Asstt. Public Information Officers (APIOs) and eight Public received under the Act, appeals made & other related details Information Officers (PIOs) at different locations. In line with are given below : requirements of the Act, eight Appellate Authorities have the applicants, Govt. Deptts., State/Central Information also been designated. The official Website of BBMB Commissions. The number of cases received, replied and (www.bbmb.gov.in) depicts official designations, addresses pending as on 31.03.2009 are as under:

206 Details relevant to RTI Act for the year 2008-09

Opening Received during the year No. of cases Decision where Decision where Balance as (including cases transferred transferred requests/ requests/appeals on 1.4.2008 to other Public Authority) appeals rejected accepted Requests 47 778 Nil Nil 776* First Appeals 1 40 Nil 38** No. of cases where disciplinary action taken against any Nil officer

No. of times various provisions were invoked while rejecting requests Relevant Sections of RTI Act,2005 Section 8(1) Sections a b c d e f g h i j 9 11 24 Others NIL

ANNUAL CHARGES COLLECTED (IN Rs.) Registration Fee Amt. Additional fee & other charges Total Penalties Amount (document charges) Rs.7780/- Rs. 2523/- Rs. 10,303/- Nil

Note:- *49 No. of applications were received during March, Government of India. 2009. Major Achievements **3 No. appeals were received during March, 2009. Shri Paritosh Gupta stood First position (Winner) in singles Central Power Research Institute category & Shri Paritosh Gupta and Shri M.P.Chamoli of There were 19 cases of RTI during the year 2008-09 seeking this Ministry stood Second position (Runners-up) in Power information under RTI Act 2005 and reply to all the applicants Sports Control Board (PSCB) carom tournament in Doubles were given as per the provisions of the Act. Category. The Carrom Men Team of Ministry of Power stood National Power Training Institute Second Position in the Team Championship Category under the captaincy of Shri Paritosh Gupta, UDC in the same 41 applications seeking information under RTI Act 2005 have tournament. Smt. Renu Chug, PA of Ministry of Power’s been received during the period from 1.4.2008 to 31.3.2009 Women Team stood first position (Winner) in the single and reply to all the applicants were given as per provisions category and Smt. Renu Chug and Smt.Vandana Talwar, of the Act. UDC of this Ministry stood Second Position (Runners-up) in 23.4 RECREATION ACTIVITIES the PSCB carrom tournament in Double Category. The Shri S. R. Narayanan working as an Carrom Women Team of Ministry of Power stood Third ad-hoc Assistant with the Reforms & Position in the Team Championship Category under the Restructuring Cell of this Ministry was captaincy of Smt.Nirmal Dobhal, PS in the same tournament. nominated for the Level ‘A’ - CSS Cadre This tournament was organized by Rural Electrification Training Programme at the Institute of Corporation (REC) under the aegis of Power Sports Control Secretariat Training & Management Board (2008-09) in Delhi. (ISTM). He has secured the first rank and Special Achievements is to be felicitated by the Department of Shri Randhir Singh Toor stood First/Second/Third Positions Personnel & Training at a function to be held at Vigyan in various tournaments organized by Inter-Ministry/Delhi State Bhawan during July-August, 2009. veteran athletic tournaments (2008-09) are as under :- The Ministry has a Recreation Club for its staff for looking 1. Delhi State Veteran after the cultural and sports activities. The Hon’ble Minister Athletic Tournament – 5000 of Power and the Secretary (Power) are its Chief Patron Meters – 1st Position and Patron, Respectively. The teams from Ministry of Power have been taking part in different disciplines in various 2. Delhi State Veteran Long Jump tournaments and cultural meets organized by Power Sports Tournament - Control Board (PSCB), and Inter-Ministerial tournaments 1st Position organized by Central Civil Services and Sports Board 3. All India Veteran Athletic Tournament (CCSCSB), Department of Personnel and Training, – 400 Meters – 2nd Position

207 4. Inter-Ministry wrestling tournament (Veteran) - segregation of revenue stream for LDCs into fees and charges, 2nd Position ULDC tariff, open access, consultancy charges and other 5. Inter Ministry Veteran Athletic Tournament – 100 meters incomes, training and certification of System Operators in - 3rd Position the country and establishment of awards for best LDCs and 6. Delhi State Veteran Athletic – 100 meters – Load Despatcher. 3rd Position Three Task Forces were constituted for effective monitoring Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament and implementation of the recommendations of the Committee. The Committee's Report is available on the During the year 2008-09 the Ministry of Power coordinated Ministry of Power website http://www.powermin.nic.in and organized three meetings of the Consultative Committee of Members of Paliament for the Ministry of Power. The 23.6 SETTING UP OF ULTRA MEGA POWER subjects for discussion at these meetings were : PROJECT 1. “Power Projects Development by NTPC with special The Government of India had launched an initiative for the reference to 11th Plan targets” (7.5.2009). development of coal-based Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs), each with a capacity of 4,000 MW. The projects 2. “Review of Damodar Valley Corporation. (18.7.2008) are awarded to developers on the basis of tariff-based 3. “Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (15.12.2008). competitive bidding. To facilitate tie-up of inputs and 23.5 COMMITTEES clearances, project-specific shell companies have been set Finance up as wholly owned subsidiaries of the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) Ltd. These companies undertake Constitution of Sub-Committee of the Standing Group preliminary studies and obtain clearances relating to water, of Ministers concerning IFD is given below, for land, fuel and power off take tie-up prior to award of the necessary action. project. In the conference of Chief Ministers held on 28.05.2007, the Originally, nine sites were identified by CEA in various States Hon’ble Prime Minister announced constitution of a Sub- for the proposed UMPPs. These include four pithead sites, Committee of the Group of Ministers to look at financing one each in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and issues including upgradation of transmission and distribution Orissa, and five coastal sites, one each in Andhra Pradesh, networks. The Sub-Committee was constituted on Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. It is 31.08.2007. The Interim Report of the Sub-Committee was proposed to set up pithead projects as integrated projects submitted by Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission to with captive coal mines and for the coastal projects, usage Finance Minister on 19.02.2009. The draft final report is being of imported coal is envisaged. The UMPP projects would updated for consideration by the Sub-Committee. The help lower the cost of power to consumers and reduce extended term of the Sub-Committee is up to 30.06.2009. emissions. Transmission The bidding process in respect of Sasan, Mundra and Committee on Manpower, Certification and Incentives Krishnapatnam UMPPs has been completed. M/s. Tata for the personnel employed on 'System Operation' at Power has been awarded the Mundra Project at Rs. 2.26 various levels and also for ring-fencing the Load per kWh. M/s. Reliance Power Ltd. has been awarded Sasan Despatch Centres and Krishnapatnam UMPPs at Rs. 1.196 per kWh and Rs. Ministry of Power had constituted a Committee on 4.2.2008 2.33 per kWh respectively. Further development work is under the chairmanship of Shri Gireesh B Pradhan, Additional being undertaken by the respective developers. Regarding Secretary, to examine issues relating to manpower, Tilaiya UMPP in Jharkhand, the project is proposed to be certification and incentives for the personnel employed on installed near Barhi village to the north of Tilaiya Dam in system operation at various levels and also for ring-fencing Hazaribagh Distt. of Jharkhand. M/s. Reliance Power Ltd. the load dispatch centres to ensure their functional autonomy was the successful bidder with an evaluated levelised tariff and give recommendations. The Committee submitted its of Rs. 1.770 per kWh. LoI was handed over to M/s. Reliance Report in August 2008. Power Ltd. on 12.2.2009. The need for secure, reliable and economic system operation With respect to UMPP in Tamilnadu, the site at Cheyyur is strengthening of Load Despatch Centres was emphasized. finalised along with captive port which is uneter finalisation. The time had come to create an environment where the Load Consultants have been appointed by the SPV of PFC for Despatch Centres had functional autonomy, independent and carrying out various studies. sustainable revenue stream, adequately staffed with technical As far as the other UMPPs to be located in the States of personnel having the right skills equipment and incentives to Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Orissa are a rapidly changing multi supplier multi consumer scenario. concerned, requisite inputs regarding land availability and The Report was a timely one and its implementation needed water linkage are being examined in consultation with the to be put on fast track. concerned State Governments. The further progress of these A detailed action plan with timelines was finalized. The action four UMPPs is therefore dependent on early finalization of plan includes among other things preparation of a separate the site and water availability. audited balance sheet and profit and loss account for SLDCs, Some States have also requested for additional UMPPs; for preparation of rolling CAPEX plans for upgradation of LDCs, this, suitable sites are required to be identified.

208 Utilization of External Assistance During 2008-09 For the last few years, the utilization of external assistance During 2008-09, the utilization of external assistance in in power sector is showing an increasing trend. The utilization power sector was Rs. 3551.64 crore, which indicates a of external assistance in power sector during the last three growth of more than 25% over utilization of external years is as follows: assistance during 2007-08. (Rs. In Crore)

Year Budgetary Revised Estimates Utilisation Growth of Utilisation Estimates over previous year 2008-09 3944.41 2723.33 3551.64 25.5% 2007-08 2830.68 2473.38 2830.80 17.5% 2006-07 2612.19 2060.88 2408.15 10.8% 2005-06 2300.06 2131.18 2171.71 -

Loan Agreements for the following 8 projects, spanning 5. Additional Financing for IV Power System Development across generation, transmission and distribution were signed Project / World Bank (USD 400 million) during 2008-09, bringing in USD 1.4 billion (appx. Rs. 7000 6. Amended Agreement for Krishnapatnam TPP/ APPDCL/ crore) from external funding agencies for the Indian power KfW (Euro 281 million) sector: 7. Pare HEP/ NEEPCO/ KfW (Euro 80 million) 1. H.P. Clean Energy Development Investment Programme 8. HVDS project in Haryana / REC/ KfW (Euro 70 million) / ADB tranche-I (USD 150 million) In addition, loan negotiations for the following two projects 2. Uttarakhand Power Sector Investment Programme / ADB for USD 391.4 million (appx. Rs. 1960 crore) were tranche- II ( USD 62.4 million) successfully concluded : 3. Uttarakhand Power Sector Investment Programme / ADB 1. R&M of coal fired power stations in India / Multistates / tranche- III ( USD 30.6 million) World Bank (USD 225.4 million) 4. National Power Grid Development Investment 2. M.P. Power Sector Investment Programme tranche- V / Programme/ ADB tranche- II (USD 200 million) ADB (USD 166 million)

209 CHAPTER - 24

E-GOVERNANCE / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) INITIATIVES

Computer Cell of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Apart from above, the website also provides important facility extends ICT (Information & Communication Technology) in the form of Public Forum wherein anyone can post his services to the Ministry of Power in close coordination with feedback (observations/comments/suggestions) about the IT cell of the Ministry. These services include provision of scheme and its implementation. Implementing Agencies Network Backbone, efficient Network Services, Web can in turn respond to these comments/suggestions (using Services, System Requirement Study, Design & their Login-Ids.) and the same can also be viewed by the Development of various Management Information Systems public through this website. (MIS)/ Decision Support Systems (DSS) and related training for promoting e-Governance in the Ministry. (1.3) Web Sites for Associated organizations Major Projects/Activities during 2008-09 Necessary technical support was provided to associated organizations in Power Sector to host their web sites at NIC Several ICT projects/activities have been taken up and Internet Data Center. They are being given regular support the same are implemented/ under different stages of to maintain /update their web sites on NIC Server using VPN development and implementation in the Ministry during account. The following web sites are being maintained : this period . These are described below under different categories : S.No. Website URL Website Title (1) Web Sites 1. cea.nic.in Central Electricity Authority (1.1) Web Site for Ministry Of Power 2. ntpctender.com National Thermal Power The web site for Ministry of Power (both in Hindi and Corp. Ltd. English version) available at http://powermin.gov.in (with a provision of payment was further updated by uploading the contents on New gateway for on line financial Government policies and programmes, notifications, tenders, transaction using NIC Data appointments, budget details, summary of monthly accounts Center Server) of Principal Accounts Office, annual report apart from other regular reports related to distribution , generation, 3. ntpcindia.com National Thermal Power transmission & rural electrification. Corp. Ltd. (1.2) Web Site for Rajiv Gandhi Grameen 4. nhpc.gov.in National Hydroelectric Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) Power Corp. Ltd. The web site for RGGVY (both in Hindi and English version) 5. thdc.gov.in Tehri Hydro Dev. Corp. Ltd. designed , developed and hosted by (NIC) was launched by 6. nreb.nic.in Northern Regional Electricity Minister of Power on 28th May,2008 and is available at Board http://rggvy.gov.in. 7. bee-india.nic.in Bureau of Energy Efficiency The objective of implementation of the web site is to bring the static as well as updated information related to RGGVY 8. cercind.gov.in Central Electricity Regulatory into public domain to promote transparency as well as to Commission provide a platform for active public feedback and participation 9. pfcindia.com Power Finance Corporation Ltd. to facilitate an efficient, effective and responsive administration/implementation of RGGVY. 10. neepco.gov.in North Eastern Electric Power Corp. Ltd. The website provides useful information (appropriately structured with ease of navigation) regarding RGGVY since 11. recindia.com Rural Electricity Corporation its inception in the 10th Plan and its updated status in 11th Ltd. plan. The information broadly includes details like RGGVY 12. npti.nic.in National Power Training at a glance, definition of electrified village , RGGVY in 10th Institute Plan, RGGVY in 11th Plan, Office Orders/O.M., franchisee system, milestones, monitoring, REC project offices , 13. pmintpc.com NTPC Power Management implementing agencies involved in RGGVY ,etc. Institute

210 (1.4) Web Portal for Right to Information Act, 2005 • Villages Completed – List of the un-electrified/de- electrified villages (District/Block-wise) where the As per the directives of Deptt. Of Personnel & Training, a electrification works are completed under RGGVY. new web page for Right to Information Act, 2005 was designed , developed and incorporated in the official • Progress Reports (State / District level DPR Coverage, web site of the Ministry. The web page is available at Physical & Financial Progress based on District Level http://powermin.gov.in/rti/rti_portal.htm. Aggregated Data). (1.5) Content Updation of Bharat Nirman Web Portal • The reports enable to show data from National level to village level. MIS Reports for RGGVY under Bharat Nirman web portal are being updated fortnightly and are available at http:// (2.2) Web Based Milestones Monitoring System for bharatnirman.gov.in under “Electrification” Option. RGGVY (1.6) Web Portal for RGGVY under Flagship Design, development & implementation of Web Based Programme of Planning Commission Milestones Monitoring System for RGGVY has been taken up . This system will be helpful to monitor physical and RGGVY has been covered under flagship programme of financial progress of projects under RGGVY implementation Planning Commission. The input parameters to capture in 11th Plan . The major objectives of the desired system district level aggregated data and report formats to generate are to facilitate entry of milestones related data from remote monitoring reports for RGGVY under this Programme were locations and generation of the desired queries/reports for finalized, the required software module was developed and monitoring purpose depending on various milestones related incorporated in the portal. The report enable to display/print criteria. The formats for quarterly data entry have been the data from national level to block level. It is available at finalized and Data Entry module for first quarter has been http://pcserver.nic.in/flagship and is being updated regularly. designed and incorporated in web based MIS of RGGVY. (1.7) IntraPower Portal (2.3) Hydropowernet Project IntraPower portal available at http://intrapower.nic.in The details of hydro generation data of various Projects, implemented in the Ministry with an objective to provide Projects under construction, billing & collection , CEA data Government to company expand services to its employees about PFR of Schemes, Hydro Electric (HE) schemes under was further enriched by incorporating new modules. Ministry survey and investigation, appraisal status of HE schemes officials access this portal using their authenticated Login- were further entered in web based application of Ids. More officials were given authorization to access the Hydropowernet Project. Hydro sector organizations and portal. The portal facilitates on line access of circulars/ CEA are updating the data in this system from remote notices, telephone/e-mail directory, printing of forms (leave, location using VPN account. The domain registration for LTC, medical, GPF, higher education, HBA, loans, tour, corresponding domain http://hydropowernet.gov.in was income tax, general stores etc.), generation/printing of pay renewed and necessary follow up was done with various slipsetc. organizations for data updation. (2) Management Information Systems (MIS)/ (2.4) Thermopowernet Project Decision Support Systems (DSS) The implementation of web based system for monitoring (2.1) Web Based Management Information System of Thermal Power Projects was expedited further for (MIS) for RGGVY : data entry from remote location by the concerned A Web Based Management Information System (MIS) for thermal sector organizations. The system is available at RGGVY has been designed, developed and implemented http://thermopowernet.gov.in and is accessible by the to help capture village level data on the coverage/ progress concerned organizations using their respective Login-ids. details of the scheme from the field-level offices of the (2.5) Centralized Pubilc Grievance Redressal and implementing/executing agencies at remote locations and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) generate the required reports for monitoring and review at various levels. This system has also been integrated Necessary technical support was provided to Grievance cell to facilitate on line disposal of Grievances submitted with RGGVY web site and is accessible only through by citizens to DARPG and to ministry/departments/ authenticated Login-Ids. The designated users from districts, organizations using Web Based Centralized System for states, REC corporate office & implementing Agencies can public grievance redressal and monitoring system logon to MIS and enter the desired data. Based on this (CPGRAMS). Launched by Department of Administrative data, reports on the following are being generated and placed Reform & Public Government in the public domain through this website. (2.6) Comprehensive DDO (CompDDO) Package • Villages Covered (DPR) – List and snapshots of villages targeted for electrification/intensive A new package called compDDO was implemented to provide electrification under RGGVY . added features in composite payroll system (which was

211 implemented earlier in the Ministry). Necessary The Network Services in Shram Shakti Bhawan are provided modifications were carried out in the software to incorporate from Network Operation Centre (NOC) established in NIC the recommendations of the sixth Central Pay Commission. Cell, Ministry of Power. The proxy server, patch server and The module for generation of pay slips was redesigned and anti- virus server are being regularly monitored in the center. linked to Intra power Portal to generate pay slips of the The following activities were carried out in 2008-09 Ministry officials as per revised pay after incorporating the recommendations of the sixth Central Pay Commission. • Internet connectivity over LAN was extended to more officials in the Ministry and at present 240 users in (2.7) RTI-MIS and RTI Annual Return Information all have been provided the connectivity. System • The OFC (Optical Fiber Cable) connectivity from The web based system for RTI-MIS implemented by NIC is Shram Shakti Bhawan to NIC Hqrs. was upgraded to being used to maintain all requests accompanied with full bandwidth of 34 MBPS to provide faster network specified fee as per provisions of Section 6(1) of the Act., response. Annual Report for the year 2007-08 has been posted on annual return information system. • Fiber backbone laid earlier was made operational. (2.8) ACC Vacancy Monitoring System (AVMS) • VLAN (Virtual LAN) was configured in the Ministry The data updation in web based application of AVMS network to create more secured environment for implemented to maintain the record of the vacancies falling managing the network. under the purview of ACC ( either DPC based or Non DPC • Dedicated Fiber backbone connectivity was provided based ) was continued and necessary support is being in the room of Secretary(Power) for EVCS. provided to Administration Section. • LAN & Email Support being provided to various (3) Video Conferencing (VC) officials of the Ministry in Shram Shakti Bhawan and The Video Conferencing (VC) facility established in National Nirman Bhawan was continued. Power Monitoring Center (NPMC) of the Ministry is being • Cyber Security Audit of Network Equipments and used to conduct meetings by Senior officers of the Ministry Network nodes was conducted by specialized audit with necessary technical support of NIC cell. An international team from NIC Hqrs. and their recommendations were VC meet of Indo-US Task Force on Integrated Gasification and Combined Cycle (IGCC) Technology was conducted incorporated. with US delegation from USA over ISDN line on 7th Technical Support to National Power Monitoring Center October,2008. The use of VC to conduct meetings provides (NPMC) a cost effective solution in terms of saving time and money. Necessary technical support is being provided to NPMC to (4) Establishment of Executive Video Conferencing facilitate capturing of real time operational data of generation System (EVCS) and transmission system as well as off line data regarding Govt. had directed NIC to set up Executive Video progress/achievement of generation, capacity addition, Conferencing System (EVCS) based on NICNET on the implementation of various transmission and distribution desks of Secretaries to the Govt. of India and Chief systems including APDRP, financial aspects and Rural Secretaries of State Governments and Union Territories for Electrifications schemes and generation of various inter-departmental consultations as an effective mode of monitoring reports through computer and network facilities communication in order to carry forward e-governance as established in NPMC of the Ministry. practical and effective tool. Accordingly, EVCS system was installed at the desk of the Secretary (Power). Apart from above, regular technical support is being provided to Ministry officials in operating various applications, making (5) ICT Infrastructure Development and Support presentations during meetings, maintaining computer Network Services and LAN (Local Area Network) Management systems and uploading of various system software.

212 REGION-WISE INSTALLED CAPACITY

STATEMENT - I ALL INDIA INSTALLED CAPACITY (IN MW) OF POWER STATIONS LOCATED IN THE REGIONS OF MAIN LAND AND ISLANDS (As on 31.03.2009) Region Ownership Modewise Breakup Sector Thermal Total Nuclear Hydro RES** Grand Coal Gas Diesel Thermal (Renewable) (MNRE) Total Northern State 11527.50 1219.20 12.99 12989.69 0.00 7141.15 648.82 20779.66 Region Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 786.00 1117.55 1903.55 Central 7050.00 2311.99 0.00 9361.99 1180.00 5498.00 0.00 16039.99 Sub Total 18807.50 3531.19 12.99 22351.68 1180.00 13425.15 1766.37 38723.20 Western State 15642.50 1430.72 17.28 17090.50 0.00 5484.50 330.87 22905.87 Region Private 3540.00 2040.50 0.20 5580.70 0.00 444.00 3692.75 9717.45 Central 6470.00 3512.00 0.00 9982.00 1840.00 1520.00 0.00 13342.00 Sub Total 25652.50 6983.22 17.48 32653.20 1840.00 7448.50 4023.62 45965.32 Southern State 8282.50 555.70 362.52 9200.72 0.00 10954.18 846.40 21019.30 Region Private 510.00 2500.50 576.80 3587.30 0.00 0.00 6183.50 9770.80 Central 7890.00 350.00 0.00 8240.00 1100.00 0.00 0.00 9340.00 Sub Total 16682.50 3406.20 939.32 21208.02 1100.00 10954.18 7047.90 40130.10 Eastern State 6795.50 100.00 17.06 6912.06 0.00 3219.93 227.36 10359.35 Region Private 1441.38 0.00 0.14 1441.52 0.00 0.00 0.05 1441.57 Central 8210.00 90.00 0.00 8300.00 0.00 714.00 0.00 9014.00 Sub Total 16446.38 190.00 17.20 16653.58 0.00 3933.93 227.41 20814.92 North State 60.00 366.50 142.74 569.24 0.00 256.00 170.98 996.22 Eastern Private 0.00 24.50 0.00 24.50 0.00 0.00 0.02 24.52 Region Central 0.00 375.00 0.00 375.00 0.00 860.00 0.00 1235.00 Sub Total 60.00 766.00 142.74 968.74 0.00 1116.00 171.00 2255.74 Islands State 0.00 0.00 50.02 50.02 0.00 0.00 5.25 55.27 Private 0.00 0.00 20.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 0.86 20.86 Central 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sub Total 0.00 0.00 70.02 70.02 0.00 0.00 6.11 76.13 ALL INDIA State 42537.50 3672.12 602.61 46812.23 0.00 27055.76 2247.68 76115.67 Private 5491.38 4565.50 597.14 10654.02 0.00 1230.00 10994.73 22878.75 Central 29620.00 6638.99 0.00 36258.99 4120.00 8592.00 0.00 48970.99 Total 77648.88 14876.61 1199.75 93725.24 4120.00 36877.76 13242.41 147965.41

Renewable Energy Sources (RES) includes SHP, BG, BP, U&I,Solar and Wind Energy Abbreviation : SHP=Small Hydro Project, BG=Biomass Gasifier, BP=Biomass Power, U&I=Urban & Industrial Waste Power, RES=Renewable Energy Sources Note : (i) The SHP capacity of 1168 MW which was covered under the conventional Hydro capacity has been transferred to RES. 60.51 MWof captive capacity has been deducted from total SHP capacity under RES. Similarily wind capacity of 177.67 MW covered under captive (06-07) capacity has also been deducted from wind power capacity under RES. (ii) The Shares of Sipat TPS(NTPC) are proposed shares, still to be approved. (iii) (**) Based on data as on 30.09.2008 as furnished by MNRE through e mail on 06/07.11.08. (iv) Through Valuthur CCGT (ST of 32.4 MW & Kutch Lignite of 75 MW capacity have been syncronised during Aug 2008 & October respectively But the same have not been added to the Installed Capacity in view of definition of commissioning of Thermal Projects indicated in Office Memorendum No. 3/2/2007-P&Pdt. 12 Aug. 2008 of Ministry of Power & MOM of CEA’s weekly review meeting dt. 18.08.2008. (v) Unit No. 2 of 60 MW (derated to 55 MW) of Faridabad TPS retired w.e.f. 15.01.2009. (vi) Vijeswaram CCGT of 272.3MW capacity transferred to Captive as per approval of Member (Plg.) (vii) Figures at second place of decimal may not tally due to rounding off by computer.

213 STATEMENT - II INSTALLED CAPACITY (IN MW) OF POWER UTILITIES IN THE STATES/UTS LOCATED IN NORTHERN REGION INCLUDING ALLOCATED SHARES IN JOINT & CENTRAL SECTOR UTILITIES (As on 31.03.2009) Region Ownership Modewise Breakup Sector Thermal Total Nuclear Hydro RES** Grand Coal Gas Diesel Thermal (Renewable) (MNRE) Total Delhi State 320.00 600.40 0.00 920.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 920.40 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Central 1920.50 204.30 0.00 2124.80 47.08 585.06 0.00 2756.94 Sub-Total 2240.50 804.70 0.00 3045.20 47.08 585.06 0.00 3677.34 Haryana State 2142.50 0.00 3.92 2146.42 0.00 884.24 62.70 3093.36 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 6.00 Central 375.57 532.04 0.00 907.61 76.16 447.16 0.00 1430.93 Sub-Total 2518.07 532.04 3.92 3054.03 76.16 1331.40 68.70 4530.29 Himachal State 0.00 0.00 0.13 0.13 0.00 393.60 185.115 578.85 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 386.00 0.00 386.00 Central 95.41 60.89 0.00 156.30 14.08 761.24 0.00 931.62 Sub-Total 95.41 60.89 0.13 156.43 14.08 1540.84 185.12 1896.47 Jammu State 0.00 175.00 8.94 183.94 0.00 780.00 111.83 1075.77 & Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Kashmir Central 198.59 127.09 0.00 325.68 68.00 689.50 0.00 1083.18 Sub-Total 198.59 302.09 8.94 509.62 68.00 1469.50 111.83 2159.95 Punjab State 2630.00 0.00 0.00 2630.00 0.00 2319.82 123.90 5073.72 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 37.57 37.57 Central 546.21 259.72 0.00 805.93 151.04 711.75 0.00 1668.72 Sub-Total 3176.21 259.72 0.00 3435.93 151.04 3031.57 161.47 6780.01 Rajasthan State 2545.00 443.80 0.00 2988.80 0.00 987.84 30.25 4006.89 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 696.05 696.05 Central 567.49 217.74 0.00 785.23 469.00 468.98 0.00 1723.21 Sub-Total 3112.49 661.54 0.00 3774.03 469.00 1456.82 726.30 6426.15 Uttar State 4120.00 0.00 0.00 4120.00 0.00 527.40 25.10 4672.50 Pradesh Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 377.88 377.88 Central 2373.31 541.16 0.00 2914.47 203.72 1078.09 0.00 4196.28 Sub-Total 6493.31 541.16 0.00 7034.47 203.72 1605.49 420.98 9246.66 Uttranchal State 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1248.25 109.92 1358.17 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 400.00 0.05 400.05 Central 232.80 68.25 0.00 301.05 16.28 307.48 0.00 624.81 Sub-Total 232.80 68.25 0.00 301.05 16.28 1955.73 109.97 2383.03 Chandigarh State 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Central 26.51 15.07 0.00 41.58 4.84 47.04 0.00 93.46 Sub-Total 26.51 15.07 0.00 41.58 4.84 47.04 0.00 93.46 Central - 713.61 285.73 0.00 999.34 129.80 401.70 0.00 1530.84 Unallocated Total State 11757.50 1219.20 12.99 12989.69 0.00 7141.15 648.82 20779.66 Northern Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 786.00 1117.55 1903.55 Region Central 7050.00 2311.99 0.00 9361.99 1180.00 5498.00 0.00 16039.99 Grand Total 18807.50 3531.19 12.99 22351.68 1180.00 13425.15 1766.37 38723.20

214 STATEMENT - III INSTALLED CAPACITY (IN MW) OF POWER UTILITIES IN THE STATES/UTS LOCATED IN WESTERN REGION INCLUDING ALLOCATED SHARES IN JOINT & CENTRAL SECTOR UTILITIES (As on 31.03.2009) Region Ownership Modewise Breakup Sector Thermal Total Nuclear Hydro RES** Grand Coal Gas Diesel Thermal (Renewable) (MNRE) Total Goa State 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.05 Private 0.00 48.00 0.00 48.00 0.00 0.00 30.00 78.00 Central 279.18 0.00 0.00 279.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 279.18 Sub-Total 279.18 48.00 0.00 327.18 0.00 0.00 30.05 357.23 Daman & State 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Diu Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Central 64.99 4.13 0.00 69.12 1.98 0.00 0.00 71.10 Sub-Total 64.99 4.13 0.00 69.12 1.98 0.00 0.00 71.10 Gujarat State * 4369.00 518.72 17.28 4905.00 0.00 772.00 24.30 5701.30 Private 640.00 1812.50 0.20 2452.70 0.00 0.00 1373.20 3825.90 Central 1340.79 417.40 0.00 1758.19 825.00 0.00 0.00 2583.19 Sub-Total 6349.79 2748.62 17.48 9115.89 825.00 772.00 1397.50 12110.39 Madhya State 2807.50 0.00 0.00 2807.50 0.00 1703.67 71.76 4582.93 Pradesh Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 190.95 190.95 Central 1473.60 252.91 0.00 1726.51 92.88 1520.00 0.00 3339.39 Sub-Total 4281.10 252.91 0.00 4534.01 92.88 3223.67 262.71 8113.27 Chhatisgarh State 1920.00 0.00 0.00 1920.00 0.00 120.00 18.05 2058.05 Private 1000.00 0.00 0.00 1000.00 0.00 0.00 156.10 1156.10 Central 392.90 0.00 0.00 392.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 392.90 Sub-Total 3312.90 0.00 0.00 3312.90 0.00 120.00 174.15 3607.05 Maharastra State 6546.00 912.00 0.00 7458.00 0.00 2888.83 216.71 10563.54 Private 1900.00 180.00 0.00 2080.00 0.00 444.00 1942.50 4466.50 Central 1916.00 2617.28 0.00 4533.28 852.06 0.00 0.00 5385.34 Sub-Total 10362.00 3709.28 0.00 14071.28 852.06 3332.83 2159.21 20415.38 Dadra & State 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Nagar Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Haveli Central 52.19 26.61 0.00 78.80 1.98 0.00 0.00 80.78 Sub-Total 52.19 26.61 0.00 78.80 1.98 0.00 0.00 80.78 Central - 950.35 193.67 0.00 1144.02 66.10 0.00 0.00 1210.12 Unallocated Total State 15642.50 1430.72 17.28 17090.50 0.00 5484.50 330.87 22905.87 western Private 3540.00 2040.50 0.20 5580.70 0.00 444.00 3692.75 9717.45 Region Central 6470.00 3512.00 0.00 9982.00 1840.00 1520.00 0.00 13342.00 Grand Total 25652.50 6983.22 17.48 32653.20 1840.00 7448.50 4023.62 45965.32

215 STATEMENT - IV INSTALLED CAPACITY (IN MW) OF POWER UTILITIES IN THE STATES/UTS LOCATED IN SOUTHERN REGION INCLUDING ALLOCATED SHARES IN JOINT & CENTRAL SECTOR UTILITIES (As on 31.03.2009) Region Ownership Modewise Breakup Sector Thermal Total Nuclear Hydro RES** Grand Coal Gas Diesel Thermal (Renewable) (MNRE) Total Andhra State 3342.50 0.00 0.00 3342.50 0.00 3572.93 182.432 7097.86 Pradesh Private 0.00 1603.40 36.80 1640.20 0.00 0.00 486.225 2126.43 Central 2377.38 0.00 0.00 2377.38 37.41 0.00 0.00 2414.79 Sub-Total 5719.88 1603.40 36.80 7360.08 37.41 3572.93 668.66 11639.08

Karnataka State 1970.00 0.00 127.92 2097.92 0.00 3518.20 452.4 6068.52 Private 260.00 220.00 105.50 586.50 0.00 0.00 1428.14 2014.64 Central 1072.67 0.00 0.00 1072.67 190.90 0.00 0.00 1263.57 Sub-Total 3302.67 220.00 234.42 3757.09 190.90 3518.20 1880.54 9346.73

Kerala State 0.00 0.00 234.60 234.60 0.00 1769.10 119.02 2122.72 Private 0.00 174.00 21.84 195.84 0.00 0.00 0.02 195.86 Central 765.38 350.00 0.00 1115.38 80.09 0.00 0.00 1195.47 Sub-Total 765.38 524.00 256.44 1545.82 80.09 1769.10 119.04 3514.05

Tamil Nadu State 2970.00 523.00 0.00 3493.20 0.00 2093.95 110.55 5697.70 Private 250.00 503.10 411.66 1164.76 0.00 0.00 4269.093 5433.85 Central 2299.81 0.00 0.00 2299.81 657.39 0.00 0.00 2957.20 Sub-Total 5519.81 1026.30 411.66 6957.77 657.39 2093.95 4379.64 14088.75

NLC State 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Central 100.17 0.00 0.00 100.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.17 Sub-Total 100.17 0.00 0.00 100.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.17

Pondicherry State 0.00 32.50 0.00 32.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.50 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02 0.02 Central 207.01 0.00 0.00 207.01 17.09 0.00 0.00 224.10 Sub-Total 207.01 32.50 0.00 239.51 17.09 0.00 0.02 256.62 Central - 1067.58 0.00 0.00 1067.58 117.12 0.00 0.00 1184.70 Unallocated Total State 8282.50 555.70 362.52 9200.72 0.00 10954.18 864.40 21019.30 Southern Private 510.00 2500.50 576.80 3587.30 0.00 0.00 6183.50 9770.80 Region Central 7890.00 350.00 0.00 8240.00 1100.00 0.00 0.00 9340.00 Grand Total 16682.50 3406.20 939.32 21208.12 1100.00 10954.18 7047.90 40130.10

216 STATEMENT - V INSTALLED CAPACITY (IN MW) OF POWER UTILITIES IN THE STATES/UTS LOCATED IN EASTERN REGION INCLUDING ALLOCATED SHARES IN JOINT & CENTRAL SECTOR UTILITIES (As on 31.03.2009) Region Ownership Modewise Breakup Sector Thermal Total Nuclear Hydro RES** Grand Coal Gas Diesel Thermal (Renewable) (MNRE) Total Bihar State 540.00 0.00 0.00 540.00 0.00 0.00 50.40 590.40 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Central 1306.59 0.00 0.00 1306.59 0.00 73.00 0.00 1379.59 Sub-Total 1846.59 0.00 0.00 1846.59 0.00 73.00 50.40 1969.99 Jharkhand State 1260.00 0.00 0.00 1260.00 0.00 130.00 4.05 1394.05 Private 360.00 0.00 0.00 360.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 360.00 Central 352.52 0.00 0.00 352.52 0.00 46.00 0.00 398.52 Sub-Total 1972.52 0.00 0.00 1972.52 0.00 176.00 4.05 2152.57 West State 4575.00 100.00 12.06 4687.06 0.00 1022.00 99.50 5808.56 Bengal Private 1081.38 0.00 0.14 1081.52 0.00 0.00 0.05 1081.57 Central 701.56 0.00 0.00 701.56 0.00 140.00 0.00 841.56 Sub-Total 6357.94 100.00 12.20 6470.14 0.00 1162.00 99.55 7731.69 DVC State 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Central 3100.00 90.00 0.00 3190.00 0.00 196.00 0.00 3386.00 Sub-Total 3100.00 90.00 0.00 3190.00 0.00 196.00 0.00 3386.00 Orissa State 420.00 0.00 0.00 420.00 0.00 2067.93 32.30 2520.23 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Central 1445.23 0.00 0.00 1445.23 0.00 107.00 0.00 1552.23 Sub-Total 1865.23 0.00 0.00 1865.23 0.00 2174.93 32.30 4072.46 Sikkim State 0.00 0.00 5.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 41.11 46.11 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Central 71.98 0.00 0.00 71.98 0.00 75.00 0.00 146.98 Sub-Total 71.98 0.00 5.00 76.98 0.00 75.00 41.11 193.09 Central - 1232.12 0.00 0.00 1232.12 0.00 77.00 0.00 0.00 Unallocated Total State 6795.00 100.00 17.06 6912.06 0.00 3219.93 227.36 10359.35 Eastern Private 1441.38 0.00 0.14 1441.52 0.00 0.00 0.05 1441.57 Region Central 8210.00 90.00 0.00 8300.00 0.00 714.00 0.00 9014.00 Grand Total 16446.38 190.00 17.20 16653.58 0.00 3933.93 227.41 20814.92

217 STATEMENT - VI INSTALLED CAPACITY (IN MW) OF POWER UTILITIES IN THE STATES/UTS LOCATED IN NORTH-EASTERN REGION INCLUDING ALLOCATED SHARES IN JOINT & CENTRAL SECTOR UTILITIES (As on 31.03.2009) Region Ownership Modewise Breakup Sector Thermal Total Nuclear Hydro RES Grand Coal Gas Diesel Thermal (Renewable) (MNRE) Total Assam State 60.00 239.00 20.69 319.69 0.00 100.00 27.11 446.80 Private 0.00 24.50 0.00 24.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 24.50 Central 0.00 178.00 0.00 178.00 0.00 331.00 0.00 509.00 Sub-Total 60.00 441.50 20.69 522.19 0.00 431.00 27.11 980.30 Arunachal State 0.00 0.00 15.88 15.88 0.00 0.00 45.24 61.12 Pradesh Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.02 Central 0.00 21.00 0.00 21.00 0.00 98.00 0.00 119.00 Sub-Total 0.00 21.00 15.88 36.88 0.00 98.00 45.26 180.14 Meghalaya State 0.00 0.00 2.05 2.05 0.00 156.00 31.03 189.08 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Central 0.00 26.00 0.00 26.00 0.00 73.00 0.00 99.00 Sub-Total 0.00 26.00 2.05 28.05 0.00 229.00 31.03 288.08 Tripura State 0.00 127.50 4.85 132.35 0.00 0.00 16.01 148.36 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Central 0.00 33.00 0.00 33.00 0.00 62.00 0.00 95.00 Sub-Total 0.00 160.50 4.85 165.35 0.00 62.00 16.01 243.36 Manipur State 0.00 0.00 45.41 45.41 0.00 0.00 5.45 50.86 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Central 0.00 26.00 0.00 26.00 0.00 81.00 0.00 107.00 Sub-Total 0.00 26.00 45.41 71.41 0.00 81.00 5.45 157.86 Nagaland State 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 28.67 30.67 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Central 0.00 19.00 0.00 19.00 0.00 53.00 0.00 72.00 Sub-Total 0.00 19.00 2.00 21.00 0.00 53.00 28.67 102.67 Mizoram State 0.00 0.00 51.86 51.86 0.00 0.00 17.47 69.33 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Central 0.00 16.00 0.00 16.00 0.00 34.00 0.00 50.00 Sub-Total 0.00 16.00 51.86 67.86 0.00 34.00 17.47 119.33 Central - 0.00 56.00 0.00 56.00 0.00 128.00 0.00 184.00 Unallocated Total State 60.00 366.50 142.74 569.24 0.00 256.00 170.98 996.22 North- Private 0.00 24.50 0.00 24.50 0.00 0.00 0.02 24.52 Eastern Region Central 0.00 375.00 0.00 375.00 0.00 860.00 0.00 1235.00 Grand Total 60.00 766.00 142.74 968.74 0.00 1116.00 171.00 2555.74

218 STATEMENT - VII INSTALLED CAPACITY (IN MW) OF POWER UTILITIES IN THE ISLANDS

(As on 31.03.2009) Region Ownership Modewise Breakup Sector Thermal Total Nuclear Hydro RES** Grand Coal Gas Diesel Thermal (Renewable) (MNRE) Total Andaman State 0.00 0.00 40.05 40.05 0.00 0.00 5.25 45.30 & Nicobar Private 0.00 0.00 20.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 20.10 Central 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sub-Total 0.00 0.00 60.05 60.05 0.00 0.00 5.35 65.40 lakshadweep State 0.00 0.00 9.97 9.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.97 Private 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.76 0.76 Central 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sub-Total 0.00 0.00 9.97 9.97 0.00 0.00 0.76 10.73 Total State 0.00 0.00 50.02 50.02 0.00 0.00 5..25 55.27 Islands Private 0.00 0.00 20.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 0.86 20.86 Central 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Grand Total 0.00 0.00 70.02 70.02 0.00 0.00 6.11 76.13

219 CHAPTER - 25

AUDIT OBSERVATIONS OF C&AG

Ministry of Power in an avoidable extra expenditure of Rs. 91.21 lakh on account of payment of higher price variation and also loss of the Audit Report No. CA 11 of 2008 (Regularity Audit) interest of Rs. 20.38 lakh on the amounts released to the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited contractor in advance in respect of the preponed quantity. Due to failure in processing and accepting the offer of the (Para 15.2.1) highest bidder within the validity period of the offer, the Rural Electrification Corporation Limited Company incurred a loss of Rs. 83.73 lakh. The Company made irregular payment of ex-gratia of Rs. (Para 15.1.1) 2.15 crore to ineligible employees and a higher performance Power Grid Corporation of India Limited incentive Rs. 5.55 crore to its employees in spite of decline The Company’s decision in advancing the supply of towers in productivity. without synchronisng it with the progress of erection, resulted (Para 15.3.1)

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