In a move that will ease power supply in the state, Gujarat is set to get its second ultra mega power project soon. With the state's first UMPP project coming up at Mundra in Kutch, as many as three locations have been identified by the central government for the development of second UMPP in Gujarat.
Mr Sushil Kumar Shinde union minister of power told reporters that "Coastal area of Chhara in Junagadh, Jamnagar and Kandla have been identified as the possible sites for development of second ultra mega power plant in Gujarat.”
He said that Gujarat has already bagged 4,000 MW UMPP at Mundra, development of which is already in progress. Out of the three site one location will be selected for 4,000 MW power project. Three UMPPs are coming up in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat soon will have two such mega power plants as well.
Referring to a pilot project regarding distribution of energy efficient water pumps to farmers, the minister revealed that the government plans provide 20 million such energy efficient pumps to farmers across the country. The ministry added that "The move is aimed at saving power. We are gathering data from various states to implement this scheme, where energy efficient pumps will be offered free of cost to farmer.”
Mr Saurabh Patel minister of state for energy and petrochemicals of Gujarat government said that "A similar project is being implemented in Gujarat on trial basis. Around 2,400 such pumps have been installed by Gujarat government at four talukas of the state.”
(Sourced from www.steelguru.com)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Centre identifies 3 sites for second UMPP in Gujarat
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