PM Modi To Dedicate NTPC’s Power Projects Worth Over Rs 30,000 Cr On Monday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate and lay the foundation for a series of NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) projects, collectively valued at over Rs. 30,000 crores, on Monday.
According to the official information, the event, scheduled for 4 March, will see the Prime Minister dedicating Unit #2 of NTPC’s Telangana Super Thermal Power Project (Stage-I) in the Peddapalli district of Telangana.
With an investment exceeding Rs. 8,000 crores, this project employs Ultra-Supercritical Technology, promising enhanced power generation efficiency while minimising carbon emissions.
Supplying 85 per cent of its power output to Telangana, this project is poised to elevate the state's electricity accessibility significantly. Furthermore, the commissioning of this unit aligns with the nationwide objective of ensuring 24x7 availability of affordable, high-quality power.
The PM will also inaugurate Unit-2 of the North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Project in Jharkhand, made with an investment of Rs. 4,609 crores. Distinguished as India's maiden Supercritical Thermal Power Project with Air Cooled Condenser technology, this project signifies a quantum leap in reducing water consumption, affirming India's commitment to sustainable development.
In a significant stride towards environmental conservation, the PM will inaugurate a Fly Ash Based Light Weight Aggregate Plant in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, and a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Water to Green Hydrogen Plant at NTPC NETRA Campus in Greater Noida. These projects, with investments of Rs. 51 crores and Rs. 10 crores respectively, epitomise the amalgamation of innovation and sustainability.
Additionally, PM Modi will lay the foundation stones for future projects, including the 2X800 MW Singrauli Super Thermal Power Project in Uttar Pradesh and a Flue Gas CO2 to 4G Ethanol Plant in Chhattisgarh, underscoring India's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology for environmental welfare.
Other notable projects encompassed the foundation laying of a Sea Water to Green Hydrogen Plant at NTPC Simhadri in Visakhapatnam and a Fly Ash Based FALG Aggregate Plant at Korba Super Thermal Power Station in Chhattisgarh. These ventures, with investments amounting to Rs. 30 crores and Rs. 22 crores respectively, underscore India's pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.
