Centre sanctions Rs.1350 Cr for AP's green energy corridors
Hyderabad, Nov 13 (INN): Appreciating the efforts of Andhra Pradesh Government in implementation of the Power For All (24X7) programme, the Central Government in a high level review meeting held on Thursday at New Delhi has declared various sops to AP, which will immensely benefit the State and stakeholders.
As part of its gesture the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, has agreed to provide Rs.1350 Crores from National Green Energy Fund, for construction of evacuation lines for solar and wind power projects. The number of agricultural pumpsets that were sanctioned for installing solar based pumpsets have also been enhanced from a 4000 to 8000.
The Central Government is to give 30 per cent of the cost of these pumpsets as grant. Further, the Centre has also directed Western Coal Fields (WCL) Limited to supply additional quantum of one million tonnes of coal to AP, which is beneficial to bring up the coal stock position for comfortable operation of the thermal plants.
Disclosing the above details, Power Secretary Ajay Jain, who has made Power Point Presentation on PFA (24X7), said that the Andhra Pradesh Government is preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for improving distribution network in rural and urban areas.
On behalf of AP Government, he sought the assistance of Central Government for renovation and modernization of old thermal power units which have served more than 20 years in Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station at Viajayawada and Rayalaseema Thermal Power Plants (RTPP) at Mudhanuru and for strengthening of distribution and transmission network in APEPDCL, APSPDCL and APTRANSCO.
The preparedness of the AP Government in implementing the Power For All (24X7) programme far ahead of other states is appreciated by the Central Government. AP is able to provide better quality and reliable power supply to all consumers. Top officials of Ministry of Power commended the efforts the AP power sector in reduction of power deficit and reduction of T&D losses, he said.
News Posted: 13 November, 2014
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