July 25, 2008

NTPC clears INR 4,375 crore for Bongaigaon power project

It is reported that National Thermal Power Corporation has cleared an investment of INR 4,375.35 crore for the coal based 750 MW thermal power project at Salakati in Kokrajhar district of Assam.

Mr Sushil Kumar Shinde union power minister said that a transfer agreement has been executed among NTPC, government of Assam and Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited for transfer of the existing infrastructure of 240 MW Bongaigaon thermal power station to NTPC.

Mr Shinde said that all the necessary key inputs and clearances including environmental clearance from the ministry of environment & forest have been obtained for the project. Site specific studies have been completed and the main plant equipment packages have been awarded to NHEL in February 2008.