Chapter 11

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM

11.1 POWER DEVELOPMENT

Power is one of the key inputs for the overall socio-economic development. Power Development is highly capital intensive and requires financial support and resources from the Government. The Tenth Plan seeks to promote a sustainable energy system by ensuring generation and supply at economical costs. Ensuring the financial viability of the Electricity Board and providing reliable and high quality service to the consumers are the key objectives of the Tenth Plan. With reference to the MoU which was signed on 9th Jan. 2002 with the Ministry of Power, Government of , policy measures were taken to improve the functioning of the Electricity Board and implement reforms with the support of Government of India. In recognition of Tamil Nadu being a Reforming State, the Power Finance Corporation is prepared to finance the investment needs in relaxation of normal conditionalities relating to exposure limit, ROR, DSCR on development and implementation of reform package. Technical consultancy assistance will also be provided for studies for system loss reduction programmes with financial assistance. In consonance with the MoU, the State Electricity Regulation Commission (SERC) was constituted and it has become functional. Apart from this, as per the guidelines, the private entrepreneurs will be permitted to instal Independent Power Projects (IPPs) in the State in order to create additional capacity to meet the increasing demand. In addition, the line losses will be brought down from the present level of 16.5 % to 12 % by a series of measures. Under the Accelerated Power Development Reforms Programme (APDRP), upgradation of Sub-Transmission, Transmission and Distribution network will be taken up in identified circles. Other options like uprating the performance/ life extension of old Generating Units, renovation and modernisation of Hydel/ Thermal Power Stations, apart from the Research & Development activities for reactive power compensation, improvement in the design of T&D components, energy conservation measures, problem oriented research activities etc., will also be taken up. The State Government proposes to facilitate establishment of new power generation projects in order to meet the growing energy demand. The Thermal power stations of TNEB continue to perform well. Mettur, Tuticorin and North Chennai thermal stations have become eligible to receive the Gold Medal from Government of India for their performance in 2001-2002 and 2002-2003. As a recognition of 'Quality Systems' ISO 9002 certification has been awarded to North Chennai, Tuticorin and Mettur TPSs by Bureau of Indian Standards. Sustained energy security in the State is guaranteed. Due attention is also being paid to improve the quality of energy supply. With the introduction of the availability based tariff system from 1.1.2003, the operating frequency in the system is being maintained between 49.5 hertz to 50.5 hertz. This is a major improvement. The Government / Tamil Nadu Electricity Board 314 11.1 Power Development

continue to invest in Transmission and Distribution network to further improve the quality of energy supply in the State. The power position in the State as on 31.3.2003 was as follows:

Installed Capacity at the disposal of 8249 TNEB (Mw) - (a) to (d) a) TNEB Grid (Mw): 5287.78 Thermal 2970.00 Gas 321.88 Hydro 1995.90 b) Share from Central Power 1903.00 Stations c) Independent Power Projects 1058.00 d) Others (Wind Mills: Private-971 Mw State 19 990.00 MW II. Gross energy generated (Mu.) * 43920 a) Energy generated (TNEB) (Mu)* 25562 b) Energy purchased / imported * 18358 c) Energy Exported * 96 III. Energy consumed (Mu)* 43824 IV. Peak demand (Mw.) - (As on 6960 21.02.03) * Provisional

In the State, there were 160.00 lakhs of consumers as on 31.03.2003. There were 948 sub-stations, 140860 Numbers of Distribution Transformers, 1.45 lakh ckt. kms. of EHT / HT lines, 4.55 lakh ckt. kms. of LT lines. All the Towns and Villages in the State were provided with electricity. So far, 16,45,329 Agriculture pumpsets were energised and 13,81,362 huts were provided with electricity for lighting purpose. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has also posed improvement schemes to Rural Electrification Corporation and P.F.C. for sanction towards reducing T & D losses over a period of five years at an estimated cost of Rs.4165 crores. The TNEB has proposed to implement the above plan in a phased manner by availing loan assistance from APDRP, NABARD, REC AND PFC in the State. At present, the T&D losses in Tamil Nadu are estimated at 16.25 %. As indicated in the Annual Report for the year 2001-2002 on the working of the SEBs and Electricity Department published by Planning commission, Government of India, the T&D loss in Tamil Nadu is less compared to that in the neighbouring States (A.P.-32.6 % ; -36.0 % ; and -17.2 %).

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Annual Plan 2003 - 2004 Physical Target for 2003-04 During 2003-04, TNEB has proposed to generate capacity addition as indicated below:

Sl.No. & Projects Installed Capacity (Mw) 1. Bhavani Kattalai Barrage II HEP 60 2. Pushup HEP 150 3. Bhavani Kattalai Barrage I HEP 30 4. Amaravathi HEP 4 5. Perunchani HEP 1.3 6. Aliyar HEP 2.5 7. Kuttalam GTPP 100 8. Valuthur GTPP 95 Total 442.8

In addition to the above, share from the Central Power Stations expected during 2003-04 is as follows:

Sl.No. & Projects Installed Capacity (Mw) 1. Neyveli Thermal PS I Stage I 227 2. Ramagundam Super Power Thermal 118 station. 3. Neyveli Thermal PS II 325 4. Talcher Super Power Thermal Project 540 Total 1210

Besides this, the private sector project, namely, ARKAY Energy (Ramnad), is expected to generate 53 Mw from their power station during 2003-04. It has been programmed to establish 60 new power sub stations and add 600 ckt. kms. of EHT lines besides upgrading the existing sub-stations and HT / LT network in order to reduce the line loss. 40,000 agricultural pumpsets are targetted to be energised and it is proposed to provide power connections to 40,000 huts additionally, during 2003-04.

Schemes / programes contemplated during 2003-2004 are as follows: I. Generation For 'Generation schemes', no outlay was provided in the budget for the year 2002-2003 and 2003-04. However, the Board continued to incur expenditure on Power Generation Projects out of its own revenue sources as 316 11.1 Power Development

well as State / Central Government support towards subsidy in the form of tariff compensation, loans, grants, etc., A. Completed Schemes as on 1.4.2002 1. North Chennai Thermal Power Project Stage-I (3 x 210 MW / 3300 MU) (Tiruvallur Dist.) (Rs. in lakhs) a. Original Sanctioned Cost 54779.00 b. Latest Estimated Cost 186441.00 c. Cumulative anticipated expenditure upto 31.03.03 175130.00 d. Proposed Outlay for 2003-04 2800.00 Units I, II, III have been commissioned on 25.10.94, 27.3.95 and 24.2.96 respectively.

2. Thirumurthy Mini HEP (3x 0.65 MW, 6.31 MU, Dist.) (Rs. in lakhs) a. Estimated Cost 1452.00 b. Cumulative anticipated expenditure upto 31.03.03 990.00 Thirumurthy was constructed in the year 1966 across the river Palar to store and regulate water diverted from Parambikulam complex for irrigation. This Mini Hydro Electric Project contemplates generation of power in the power house located across the irrigation canal near the toe of the dam utilizing the irrigation discharge let down through the main canal slucies (3 Nos.) availing the head of water in the . Being a micro Hydel scheme, this project is subsidised by the Ministry of Non-conventional Energy Sources, Government of India. The project was commissioned in 03/2000.

3. Mukurthy Dam HEP (2x0.35 MW/2.36 MU, Nilgiris District) (Rs. in lakhs) a. Estimated Cost 517.00 b. Cumulative anticipated expenditure upto 31.03.03 501.00 The Mukurthy Dam was constructed in the year 1938 across rivers , near its origin, which takes the name “Mukurthy river” in its upper reaches. The project site is 33 Kms. from Ooty by road. This project envisages utilization of the discharges being let down from the Mukurthy Dam into the existing Pykara Reservoir for power generation. Being a micro hydel scheme, this project is subsidized by the Ministry of Non-conventional Energy Sources, Government of India. The units were commissioned in 08/2000.

4. Thiruvarur (Kovilkalappal) Gas Turbine power Project (GTPP) - (Nagapattinam Dist.- 107.88 MW/630 MU) (Rs. In lakhs) a. Latest Estimated Cost 26435.00 b. Cumulative anticipated expenditure upto 31.03.03 26435 .00 The project has been commissioned during 02/2001. 11.1 Power Development 317

B. Ongoing schemes as on 01.4.2002 1. Pykara Ultimate Stage HEP (3 x 50 MW/Peaking Station) (Nilgiris Dist.) (Rs. in Lakhs) a. Original Sanctioned Cost 7016.00 b. Latest Estimated Cost 38281.00 c. Cumulative anticipated expenditure upto 31.03.03 23692.00 d. Proposed outlay for 2003-04 2400.00 The Pykara Ultimate Stage HEP envisages power generation utilizing the Head available between the F.R.L. of the existing Glenmorgan Forebay and the F.R.L. of the existing Maravakandi Dam. This project is conceived to provide additional installed capacity on the basis of lowering the load factor of Pykara P.H. machines for meeting more peak demand by utilizing the same flows as at present intercepted at Glenmorgan. Reservoir works are under progress. Intake work (tunnel) is targeted to be completed by 04/2003. Structural (steel) fabrication & erection is in progress. Turbine and generator have been supplied and erection work has commenced. Switch yard works to be completed by 06/2003. The project is programmed to be commissioned during 2003-04. 2. Aliyar Small HEP (2x 1.25 / 7.40 MU) (Coimbatore Dist.) (Rs. in lakhs) a. Estimated Cost 1176.00 b. Cumulative anticipated expenditure 31.03.03 1202.00 c. Proposed outlay for 2003-04 78.00 The Aliyar Dam was constructed during the years 1959-1969 across Aliyar river for irrigation purposes. At present, the discharges are being let down through three sets of slucies/ canals, viz., Canal, Vettaikaranpudur Canal and the river slucies. Under this scheme, the irrigation discharges let down through river slucies of the Aliyar Dam are proposed to be utilized for power generation in a power house to be located at the toe of the dam. The project site is 24 Kms. from Pollachi town by road. Being a micro hydel scheme, this project is subsidized by the Ministry of Non-conventional Energy sources, Government of India. The work had been awarded on a turn-key basis. All electrical and mechanical supplies have been completed and erected. The project was commissioned in September 2002. 3. Perunchani Mini HEP (2x0.65 MW, 4.0 MU, Dist.) (Rs. in lakhs) a. Estimated Cost 941.00 b. Cumulative anticipated expenditure upto 31.03.03 866.00 c. Proposed Outlay for 2003-04 1.00 The is an existing irrigation dam across the river Paralayar. This project is to generate power at the toe of the dam utilising the irrigation discharges let down through canal slucies. 318 11.1 Power Development

Being a micro hydel scheme, this project is subsidized by the Minsitry of Non-conventional Energy sources, Government of India. The work had been awarded on a turn-key basis. All Electrical & Mechanical supplies were completed. Quarters and power house building works were completed. Trash rack, draft tube erected. By-pass valve erected. Control room works are in progress 4. Small HEP (2 x 2 MW, 10.47 MU, ) (Rs.in lakhs) a. Estimated Cost 1246.00 b. Cumulative anticipated expenditure 31.03.03 624.00 c. Proposed outlay for 2003-04 599.00

Under this project, the irrigation discharges let down through the river sluice of the existing Amaravathi Dam are proposed to be utilized for power generation in the proposed power house near the toe of the Dam. The project is being executed with OECF (JAPAN) assistance. 5. Bhavani – Kattalai Barrage-I HEP (2 x 15 MW/86 MU) (Erode Dist.) (Rs. in lakhs) a. Estimated Cost 14525.00 b. Cumulative anticipated expenditure upto 31-03-03 7436.00 c. Proposed Outlay for 2003-04 8920.00 The Bhavani – Kattalai Barrage-I HEP is proposed for utilizing the tail waters of Lower Mettur Barrage PHs., and also the flow in after its confluence with river Cauvery at Bhavani. The outlay is to meet the cost of civil, mechanical and electrical activities. The barrage and power house civil works and barrage gate works are under progress. The project is programmed for commissioning during 2003-04. 6. Bhavani Kattalai Barrage II, Odapalli (2 x 15 mw) (Rs. in lakhs) a. Estimated Cost 13348.00 b. Anticipated Expenditure for 2002-03 304.00 c. Proposed Outlay for 2003-04 4000.00 The Bhavani Kattalai Barrage II is located down stream of Bhavani Kattalai Barrage - I at Odapalli / Vendipallayam village of Namakkal / Erode District utilising irrigation discharge let out from Bhavani Kattalai Barrage - I and the flows from the Bhavani river. The expenditure is meant only for forming of approach road, storage shed, land acquisition and preliminary infrastructure civil works. 7. Augmentation of Ash Dyke and provision of clarifiers at Mettur Thermal Power Station (MTPS)-(Salem Dist.) (Rs. in lakhs) a. Estimated Cost 9815.00 b. Cumulative expenditure upto 31.3.2002 4709.00 c. Proposed outlay for 2003-04 1000.00 11.1 Power Development 319

This scheme has been envisaged with a view to augment the Ask Dyke to suit the requirement of the two 210 MW units commissioned under Phase-II at Mettur Thermal Power Station in 1989 and 1990. The Civil / Mechanical / Electrical works connected with construction of upper ash dyke are in progress. The work is in progress.

8. Valuthur (Perungulam) Gas Turbine Power Project (Ramanathapuram District - 95 MW / 630 MU) (Rs. in lakhs) a. Latest Estimated Cost 35202.00 b. Cumulative expenditure upto 2002-03 28117.00 c. Proposed Outlay for 2003-04 3000.00 The project envisages establishment of a Gas Turbine Plant with a capacity of 95 MW. A contract has been signed with GAIL for supply of 4.5 lakh cu.m / day of gas. Ground Water Clearance, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Clearance, Environmental/Techno Economic Clearance for the project were already received. 90% machineries received are under erection and 90% of erection works have been completed. The project has been commissioned with 60 MW capacity in open cycle on 24.12.2002 and 95 MW project in combined cycle has been commissioned on 13.03.2003.

New Projects as on 01.04.2002. 1. Kuttalam GTPP (Thanjavur District-100 MW) (Rs in lakhs) a. Estimated Cost 35242.00 b. Cumulative expenditure upto 2002-03 15442.00 c. Proposed outlay for 2003-04 15000.00 The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India has allocated a total quantity of 4.5 lakhs SCMD of natural gas. Land has been acquired. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and Aviation Clearances have been obtained. C.W.C clearance is awaited. Global tenders were invited LOI placed to M/s. BHEL, New Delhi on EPC basis was issued on 23.01.2002. Infrastructural civil works and supply of erection materials are yet to be taken up The project is scheduled for commissioning during October 2003. 2. Bhavani Kattalai Barrage III, Cholasiramani ( 2X15 MW / 78.77 MU ) (Rs. in lakhs) a. Estimated Cost 13348.00 b. Anticipated Expenditure for 2002-03 132.00 c. Proposed Outlay for 2003-04 4000.00

The Bhavani Kattalai Barrage III HEP is proposed for utilizing the tail waters of Bhavani Kattalai Barrage II. Land acquisition, survey works, preliminary infrastructure civil works etc., are in progress.

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II. Renovation & Modernisation Schemes Improvements and Uprating Hydro Stations a) Hydro Schemes 1. Renovation of Units at Pykara Power House (Rs. in lakhs) a. Original Sanctioned Cost 1746.00 b. Latest Estimated Cost 1938.00 c. Cumulative expenditure upto 31.3.2003 1141.00 (Plan) 909.00 (PFC) d. Proposed outlay for 2003-04 400.00

The following works are being carried out under this scheme i) Replacement of C.W. Pumps, etc. ii) Replacement of Turbine control valves, Penstock control valves, LT panel Board, Governors, 110 KV SF 6 breakers etc.

2. Uprating of Power House (Benefits – 10.98 MU) a. Original Sanctioned Cost 1633.00 b. Latest Estimated Cost 7880.00 c. Cumulative expenditure upto 31.3.2003 984.00 d. Proposed outlay for 2003-04 1500.00 It is proposed to award the Renovation & Uprating of Mettur Dam on turn-key basis.

3. Uprating of Papanasam Power House (benefits – 5.60 MU) (Rs. in lakhs) a. Original Sanctioned Cost 2177.00 b. Latest Estimated Cost 5908.00 c. Cumulative expenditure upto 31.3.2003 742.00 d. Proposed outlay for 2003-04 800.00 It is proposed to award the Renovation & Uprating of on turn-key basis.

b) Thermal Schemes 1) Improvement at ETPS Stage-II (Rs. in lakhs) a) Original sanctioned cost : 2565.00 b) Latest estimated cost : 10507.00 c) Cumulative expenditure upto 31.03.2003 9367.00 d. Proposed outlay for 2003-04 1000.00 For augmentation of coal handling plant, the first phase of the works were over and the second phase of the work which consists of wagon tippler, transfer houses, 1, 2 & 3 track hopper and its conveyors, primary and secondary crusher houses is going on. 11.1 Power Development 321

2) Additional R & M at MTPS (Rs. in lakhs) a. Estimated Cost : 5166.00 b. Proposed outlay for 2003-04 1000.00 This estimate provides for augmentation of ESPs and increasing sector angle of air pre-heater. The augmentation of ESPs is temporarily dropped. Increasing sector angle of air pre heater will be taken up during 2003-04.

3. Additional R&M works at ETPS (Rs. in lakhs) a) Estimated Cost : 25958.00 b) Cumulative expenditure upto 31.03.2003 24958.00 c) Proposed outlay for 2003-04 2000.00 Refurbishment of ETPS is the major work taken up under this scheme. The other works includes provision of chemical lab equipment and installation of fly ash handling system. P.O. was placed on M/s.BHEL for Units-III & IV. Units-III & IV have been commissioned and the matter is being pursued with M/s..BHEL to attend to the problems and to achieve the rated capacity of 110 MW. M/s.SKODA is attending R&M works on Units-I,II,V and Common Auxiliaries. Unit-V was commissioned on 31.10.2001 and it achieved 110 MW from 26.01.2002.

4. Additional R&M works at TTPS (Rs. in lakhs) a) Original Estimated cost : 3138.00 b) Latest cost : 9429.00 c) Cumulative expenditure upto 31.03.2003 6126.00 d) . Proposed outlay for 2003-04 2000.00 The works include replacement of existing low temperature super heater coils and economiser coils of Units-I to III installing 230 KV SF-6 breakers in place of existing MOCBs in State-I & II of indoor switchyard and installation of dry fly ash handling system. Erection is in progress.

5. Ash Dyke at ETPS (Rs. in lakhs) a) Estimated Cost : 7704.00 b) Cumulative expenditure upto 31.03.2002: 7669.00 Ash generated at ETPS was discharged into sea which was objected by TNPCB. Hence, an ash dyke was envisaged and civil works like construction of bunds and bridges have been completed. Mechanical and Electrical portion of the works consisting of ash disposal system and clarifier system have been completed and commissioned.

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6. R & M at MTPS DAS in Unit I (Rs. in lakhs) a) Estimated cost 241.00 b) Proposed Outlay for 2003-04 141.00 Finalisation of tender is under progress and the work will be taken up during 2003-04. 7) Residual Life Assessment study at TTPS (Rs. in lakhs) a) Estimated cost 235.00 b) Cumulative anticipated expenditure upto 31.03.03 31.00 c) Proposed Outlay for 2003-04 65.00 An advisory team of PFC has identified TTPS units-I, II & III in the list of old thermal stations and hence an RLA study has been undertaken with M/s. MECON as the Retainer Consultant. The provision is towards payment to consultants. RLA study will be taken at the rate of one unit per year commencing from 2003-04.

III. Transmission & Distribution The Transmission and Distribution system has been expanding rapidly to evacuate and distribute the power from new generating stations. Establishing of new sub stations, upgrading of sub stations, improvements at HT & LT net works to reduce line losses, providing of capacitor banks etc., and other activities to improve operational stability are also being taken up. During 2003-04, it has been proposed to establish 60 Nos. new sub-stations and 800 kms. of EHT lines. In addition, PFC sanctioned loan assistance for line loss reduction schemes under a five year implementation. Schemes for line loss reduction have been sanctioned in respect of the following two districts, namely, Dindugul (Rs.151.9 crores) and Madurai (Rs.109.9 crores). As against a provision of Rs.600,00 lakhs for the year 2002-03, the expenditure anticipated is Rs.1012,00 lakhs. An outlay of Rs.890,68.38 lakhs is proposed for the year 2003-04 for transmission and distribution.

IV. Survey, Investigation, Research, Computerisation And Training. TNEB is conducting survey and carrying out investigation works to find out the feasibility of establishing major/ medium/ mini hydro electric schemes and coal / diesel / gas based thermal stations. Computerisation Computerisation at circle offices and Head Office at Chennai along with L.T. Bill accounting and L.T. Bill collection implementation are being carried out. Training For improving the quality of training at four training centres of the Board, it is proposed to provide LCD Multimedia Projector with accessories for improving the facility for various training programmes for TNEB staff. 11.1 Power Development 323

V. Rural Electrification Under Rural Electrification Scheme 40,000 Agriculture services and 40,000 hut services will be connected during 2003-04. For 2002-03 also, the target was 40,000 new Agricultural services and 40,000 hut services which is expected to be achieved. During 2002-03 a sum of Rs.10000 lakhs was provided as Share Capital Assistance to TNEB and Rs.2500 lakhs has been released to TNEB. For 2003-04, an outlay of Rs.2500 lakhs is proposed as Share Capital Assistance to implement the scheme for Rural Electrification.

Scheme for (Below poverty line) Electrification to huts in the Rural areas under special component plan. An outlay of Rs.1400 lakhs has been proposed for 2003-04 for electrification to huts in the rural areas. Other Schemes The following schemes have been contemplated for execution during 2003-04 and subsequent years for improvement of sub-transmission and distribution networks so as to bring down T & D losses and to improve quality of power. 1. Loans to TNEB for Accelerated Power Development Programme (APDRP) The Government of India in the Ministry of Power have sanctioned 25 numbers of Sub-transmission and Distribution Improvement Schemes under the Accelerated Power Development and Reform Programme (APDRP) covering Chennai Metropolitan area, five distribution circles and 19 Urban areas to the tune of Rs.977 crores. The implementation period is two years and the schemes are to become operational by the year 2004. A sum of Rs.10000 lakhs was provided for implementation of the scheme during 2002-03 and it is expected to be spent fully. For the year 2003-04, a sum of Rs.15000 lakhs is proposed. 2. Assistance for implementation of Rural Electrification Programme under Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGYS) Under this scheme, proposals for a total estimated cost of Rs.29.72 crores for undertaking electrification / network improvement works in Tribal and Dalit basties (habitations) located in three districts viz. for Vellore (Rs.20.22 crores), Nilgiris (Rs.8.11 crores) and Kodaikanal (1.39 crores) in Dindigul District have been sanctioned by State Government. Annual Plan allocation for PMGY under RE works for 2001-02 was Rs.11.74 crores and the same has been released by GOI to State Government and credited into TNEB account. The expenditure incurred for all the above three schemes upto 31.03.2003 is Rs.14.88 crores. A sum of Rs.1528.90 lakhs is anticipated to be spent during 2002-2003. A sum of Rs.1487.50 lakhs is proposed for the year 2003-04 to continue the scheme. 324 11.1 Power Development

3. Tariff- Consequent to the enectment of the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) Act,1998, (Central Act, 14 of 1998), Government of Tamil Nadu constituted the TNERC on 17.03.1999 to fix power tariff. The High Court in their order dated 14.06.02 has directed that henceforth the TNERC alone can fix Electricity tarifff. Accordingly, the TNEB submitted its tariff application on 25.09.2002 as it was incurring huge revenue deficit. The TNERC after conducting the public hearings ordered tariff revision with effect from 16.03.2003 . The Government of Tamil Nadu announced for small and marginal farmers already availing free supply of electricity a direct cash subsidy of Rs.1000/- per year for all the small and marginal farmers and Rs.1250/- per year having 5 H.P. service. By this, 9.41 lakh small and marginal farmers will continue to get free power supply for their pumpsets. The TNERC has also fixed Rs.10/- per month till meters are fixed or 50 paise per unit if metered as tariff for the Hut services in rural areas. For the hut dwellers, the Government announced a cash subsidy of Rs.100/- per year per hut service. With this, 14 lakh hut dwellers in rural areas are expected to get free power supply. 4. National Agricultural Bank For Rural Development (NABARD) Schemes NABARD provides loan assistance for rural electrification works in all the States under RIDF-VII and RIDF –VIII Schemes. As a first phase, schemes for four districts viz., Ramanathapuram, Tuticorin, Thanjavur and Dharmapuri have been sanctioned with a loan of Rs.34.41 crores by NABARD under RIDF VII. Another scheme for Rs.30 crores covering Karur, Sivaganga, Tiruvannamalai and Virudhunagar districts has also been sanctioned. So far, a sum of Rs.13.10 crores has been released from NABARD towards start up advance and claims made for the works executed under this scheme under RIDF VII. New schemes at a cost of Rs.61.01 crores have been sent to NABARD and sanctions are awaited. An amount of Rs.1000 lakhs is expected to be spent upto 31.03.03 and Rs.5000 lakhs is proposed for 2003-04 to implement the scheme under loan assistance to TNEB from NABARD under RIDF. Annual Plan Outlay for 2003-2004 As against Budget provision of Rs.90500 lakhs for the year 2002-03, the expenditure anticipated is Rs.126228.65 lakhs. The proposed outlay for the Annual Plan 2003-2004 is Rs.129480.88 lakhs. The details are as follows: (Rs. in lakhs) Schemes Actual Budget Anticipated Proposed Expenditure Provision Expenditure Outlay for 2001-02 2002-03 2002-03 2003-04 I. Generation ------Renovation & Modernisation 3277.00 10000.00 11000.00 20000.00 III.Transmission & 111800.29 60000.00 101200.00 89068.38 Distribution IV. Survey & Investigation ------V. Rural Electrification 13570.40 20500.00 14028.65 19012.50 VI. Special Component Plan ------1400.00 Total 128647.69 90500.00 126228.65 129480.88 11.1 Power Development 325