November 20, 2008

Sikkim government scraps hydel projects

Project Today reported that the Sikkim government has scrapped 13 of the proposed 27 hydro power projects in the state citing inordinate delay in starting work by developers.

The hydro power projects cancelled include
1. Sada-Mangder (71 MW)
2. Rongnichu (96 MW)
3. Bhasmey (51 MW)
4. Rolep 36 MW)
5. Chakungchu (50 MW)
6. Ting Ting (90 MW)
7. Rateychu-Bakchachu (40 MW)
8. Tashiding (88 MW)
9. Ralong (40 MW)
10. Rangyong (117 MW)
11. Lingza (99 MW)
12. Ringi (90 MW)
13. Rukel 33 (MW)

As per report, the developers whose contracts had been cancelled have not even submitted the detailed project report.