(a) whether any meeting of the MPs from Kerala was convened by the Government
recently with the representatives of the Union Power Ministry and discussed the problems
of power projects of Kerala pending for clearances;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the outcome thereof?
THE MINISTER OF POWER ( SHRI P.M. SAYEED )
(a) : Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c) : A meeting was convened by the Minister of Power on 19.07.2004 with the
MPs from Kerala and representatives of State Government and Central Ministries. The
status of development of hydro electric schemes in the State of Kerala was reviewed. It
was informed that from 1980 onwards, 9 hydro-electric schemes of the State of Kerala
have been returned by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for resubmission. Out of
these, six schemes of the State involve inter-state disputes with Tamil Nadu and
Karnataka. In two schemes, major changes were suggested by Central Electricity
Authority / Central Water Commission in the scope of works and one scheme was
returned due to non-furnishing of essential inputs. The list of these schemes is enclosed
at Annex.
The State Government of Kerala was requested to sort out the inter-state
issues with the State Government of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It was intimated that in
case any help of Central Government is required to resolve some specific issues, where
the concerned State Governments differ, the details of the same may be forwarded to the
concerned Ministries / Departments of the Central Government so as to arrive at an
agreeable solution.
Three schemes namely, Athirapally, Mankulam and Thottiar Hydroelectric
Projects (HEPs) are pending for environment and forest clearance. Environment
clearance has since been accorded for Mankulam HEP on 2.8.2004 by Ministry of
Environment and Forests. In the case of Athirapally HEP, the Kerala State Electricity
Board (KSEB) is engaged in discussion on issues relating to hydrology and environment
with the Central Water Commission (CWC) and Ministry of Environment & Forests
respectively.
The State Government requested CEA for preparation of Pre-Feasibility
Report (PFR) of Kuriarkutty (30 MW) and Karapara (36 MW) HEPs. The PFRs of these
projects have since been prepared.
It was informed that three schemes namely Achencovil (60 MW),
Chalipuzha (60 MW) and Karapara Kuriarkutty (84 MW) with installed capacity of
204 MW are under Survey & Investigation by the State Government.
The Renovation & Modernization and Uprating programme of hydro
electric stations of Kerala was also discussed. Three schemes with accrued benefit of
115.5 MW at a cost of Rs. 349 crores have already been completed during Xth Plan and
one scheme which would accrue benefit of 54 MW at an estimated cost of Rs. 31.92
crores is under implementation and is likely to be completed by 2006-07.
As regards allocation of additional power to the State Government, it was
informed that additional power has already been allocated to the State from Eastern
Region.
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO REPLY TO PARTS (b) & (c) OF UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO. 1106 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE LOK SABHA ON
07.12.2004.
Details of Hydro projects returned for resubmission in Kerala
Sl. Name of Scheme Type of Scheme Installed Estimated Date of receipt/ Remarks No Capacity Cost return (MW) (Rs.Crs)
1. Kerala Bhawani StorageLive 3x50 = 150 168.75 Aug.91/Jan.,1992 Involves Storage-265 mcm (1991 P.L.) Located in Cauvery inter-state basin. aspect.
2. Mananthwady Storage Gross 4x60 = 240 69.17 (Power) May,80/July,1980 Involves (Multipurpose) Capacity 608 mcm (1980 PL) inter-state Located in aspect. Cauvery basin.
3. Pambar Storage Live 2x15 = 30 65.46 Feb,90/Mar.,1990 Involves capacity-37.3 mcm (1989 P.L.) Located in Cauvery inter-state basin aspect.
4. Kuttiyadi Storage (#) Live 2x50 = 100 61.72 May,92/ May,1992 Involves Augmentation capacity 155 mcm Located in inter-state Cauvery basin. aspect. This project is under construction by KSEB.
3. Pambar Storage Live 2x15 = 30 65.46 Feb,90/Mar.,1990 Involves capacity - 37.3 mcm (1989 P.L.) Located in Cauvery inter-state basin. aspect.
4. Kuttiyadi Storage (#) Live 2x50 = 100 61.72 May,92/ May,1992 Involves Augmentation capacity 155 mcm Located in Cauvery inter-state basin. aspect. This project is under construction by KSEB
5. Pandiar ROR 2x35 = 70 22.0 Dec.76/ July, 1982 Involves inter- Punnapuzha state aspect with Tamil Nadu.
6. Barapole ROR 2x3+2x1.5=9 12.7 June,91/Aug.,1991 Involves inter- As per Kerala Govt. state aspect with DPR has already Karnataka. been prepared and steps initiated for its implementation
7. Pallivasal Storage (#) Live 3x20 = 60 45.48 July,90/Apr.,1992 Due to major Rehabilitation Capacity58.9 mcm As per Kerala Govt., change in the R & M and life scope of works extension of existing suggested by units completed in CEA/ CWC. 2002-03. Therefore rehabilitation scheme is not required.
8. Karapara - Storage Live 2x12+3x20=84 85.64 Nov.,90/June,1991 The Project has Kuriarkutty capacity - 106.9 mcm (1990 P.L.) On request of Govt. to be approved (Multipurpose) of Kerala CEA has by TAC of MOWR prepared PFR of in first the project. instance.
9. Athirapilly (##) ROR Live storage 2x80+ 1x3=163 331.88 Sept.,04/Sept.,2004 The revised DPR H.E.Project - 6.8 mcm (excl.IDC) up of essential was returned on (revised DPR) (2003-04 PL) inputs/details. MoEF 10-9-2004 due to clearance submitted non-furnishing/ as per directives tieing of Hon`ble High Court of Kerala. EIA study completed. State Govt. advised to conduct fresh Public Hearing.
Total 906 MW
(#) Existing Reservoir (##) This project was earlier cleared by CEA on 13-5-1996 for a capacity of 2x80 MW.