GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.02 TO BE ANSWERED ON ADVERTISEMENTS ISSUED BY PGCIL

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1 *2. SHRI SALIM ANSARI: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA STARRED QUESTION NO.02 ADVERTISEMENTS ISSUED BY PGCIL (a) the names of federations/organizations to whom advertisements were issued by the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for their brochures/souvenirs during the last six months with the purpose of bringing such publications and the amount paid to each publication; (b) whether PGCIL has favoured brochures/souvenirs over regular monthly/bimonthly magazines; (c) if so, the reasons therefor; and (d) the details of request letters received from monthly/bi-monthly magazines during the last six months and the names of those which have been released advertisements along with the details of selection process? (a) to (d) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. *******

2 STATEMENT STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 02 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE ON REGARDING ADVERTISEMENTS ISSUED BY PGCIL. ********* (a) : The names of federations/organizations to whom advertisements were issued by the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for their brochures/souvenirs during the last six months along with amount paid to each publication is attached at Annex-I. The purpose of releasing these advertisements was to build goodwill and establish corporate image in various segments of society. (b) : No, Sir. (c) : Does not arise. (d) : The details of request letters received from monthly/bi-monthly magazines during the last six months and the names of these who have been released advertisements is attached at Annex-II. As regards the selection process for the magazines, PGCIL releases advertisements depending on budget availability and publicity requirement. ***********

3 ANNEX-I ANNEX REFERRED TO IN PART (a) OF THE STATEMENT LAID IN REPLY TO STARRED QUESTION NO. 02 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE ON REGARDING ADVERTISEMENTS ISSUED BY PGCIL. *********** The names of federations / organizations to whom advertisements were issued by the POWERGRID for their brochures/souvenirs during the last six months : S. No. Name of federation/ organisation Amount paid (in Rupees) 1 St.Xavier College, Ranchi Sree Swaminatha Swami Seva Samaj All India Management Association Ex-ONGC Employee's Association Moti Bagh Nanakpura Puja Samity Sarbojanin Durgotsav Samiti Public Relation Society of India (PRSI) IWPC (Indian Women's Press Corps) Vaishali Cultural Association Sushant Lok Cultural Society Prachi Sarbojanin Matribandana Welfare Society Indraprastha Matri Mandir Nirman Society Delhi Durga Charitable & Cultural Samiti Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samity Co-operative Ground Durga Puja Samity Aikotaan Kalibari O Sewa Samiti Chittaranjan Park Kali Mandir Society M.B. Road Durga Puja Samity Efforts Group, Elder day celebration, Delhi, magazines Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan ***********

4 ANNEX-II ANNEX REFERRED TO IN PART (d) OF THE STATEMENT LAID IN REPLY TO STARRED QUESTION NO. 02 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE ON REGARDING ADVERTISEMENTS ISSUED BY PGCIL. *********** The details of request letters received from monthly/ bi-monthly magazines during the last six months and the names of these who have been released advertisements Sl. No Name of the Magazines from which request received Released/Not released 1 Mottos India, Yearly souvenirs Released 2 Indian Infrastructure Released 3 Lafz (Mehfil-e-Adab Ras-Rang) Released 4 Bureaucracy Today Released 5 Abhinav Meemansa Released 6 Business Today Released 7 Economic & Political Weekly Released 8 Kaumudi Released 9 Shilpa Bichitra Released 10 Centre of Indian Trade Unions (Nandan) Released 11 Sanmarg Pvt.Ltd Released 12 Bhartiya Bhasha evam Kender Released 13 Naya Path Released 14 Loknayak Jayaprakash Studies Development (jai prabha) Released 15 India Foundation for rural Development Studies (SOPAN Step) Released 16 Mahila Adhikar Abhiyaan Released 17 CRPF, Half marathon,delhi Released 18 Press Club of India Released 19 IWPC (Indian Women's Press Corps) Released 20 Power Line (India Infrastructure Publishing Pvt. Ltd.) not Released 21 New Media (CSR Mandate ) not Released 22 Forbes not Released 23 Shubh Yatra (Flight Magazine) not Released 24 Jan Jan Tak not Released 25 Voice Society not Released 26 Nai Sadi not Released 27 Focus not Released 28 AAHE Mahabahu not Released 29 Arogya Sanghita not Released 30 Shilpayan not Released 31 Media Today not Released 32 Agriculture Today not Released 33 BPN Today not Released 34 Peoples Victory not Released 35 Maharaja Agrasen Samachar not Released 36 Seasonal Magazine not Released 37 Rail Bandhu not Released 38 Flair Talk not Released 39 Indian Dream not Released 40 Tikhi Mirchi not Released 41 Scope not Released 42 Delhi Siasat not Released 43 Fortune India not Released 44 The Trade Fair not Released 45 Life Positive not Released 46 Press News of India not Released 47 Jhanavi not Released 48 Value Research not Released 49 Business at Zero Hour not Released 50 Dalit Awaj not Released 51 India Telling not Released 52 Uday India not Released 53 National Techonolgy Institute Released *************

5 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA STARRED QUESTION NO.18 POOR STATE OF POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM *18. DR. PRADEEP KUMAR BALMUCHU: (a) whether it is a fact that power transmission system in the country is in a poor state and needs to be overhauled; (b) (c) if so, the details thereof; and the steps being taken by Government to rectify the system? (a) to (c) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. *******

6 STATEMENT STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 18 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE ON REGARDING POOR STATE OF POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. ********* (a) & (b) : No, Sir. The country has got a very large and robust transmission network. Upto October 2014, it comprised about 3,03,051 circuit kilometer (Ckm.) of transmission lines of 220 kv and above level and about 5,65,905 MVA (Megavolt Ampere) of transformation capacity. All the regional grids, namely, Northern Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, Northern-Eastern Region and Southern Region have been interconnected and are operating in a synchronous mode. (c) : Strengthening and extension of the grid is a continuous activity in tune with increase in demand and generation capacity of electricity. During the 12th Plan, it is targeted to construct 1,07,440 Ckm. of transmission lines and build 2,82,750 MVA of transformation capacity. As against this target, 46,593 Ckm. of transmission lines and 1,59,847 MVA of transformation capacity has already been commissioned. ***********

7 *19. SHRI AVINASH RAI KHANNA: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA STARRED QUESTION NO.19 STEPS TO MEET POWER SHORTAGE (a) whether, to improve the country's power situation, the Central Government has asked the State Governments to take steps to meet the gap in demand and supply during the next few months; (b) if so, the State Government's response thereto; (c) whether the Central Government proposes to extend help to the State Governments to meet the target; and (d) if so, the details thereof? (a) to (d) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. *******

8 STATEMENT STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 19 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE ON REGARDING STEPS TO MEET POWER SHORTAGE. ********* (a) to (d): Electricity is a concurrent subject. Supply and distribution of electricity to various consumers in a State / UT is within the purview of the respective State Government / State Power Utility. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the State Governments by establishing power plants and transmission systems in Central Sector through Central Power Sector Undertakings (CPSUs). The Central Government is taking the following steps to mitigate the shortcomings in supply of power: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) Generation capacity addition of 88,537 MW has been targeted for the 12 th Plan from conventional sources. As against this, 48,026 MW has already been achieved. Transmission lines of 1,07,440 ckm and 2,82,740 MVA transformation capacity have been targeted for the 12 th Plan. As against this, 45,570 ckm of transmission lines and 1,56,354 MVA of transformation capacity has been achieved. Two new schemes have been approved by the Government, namely Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojna and Integrated Power Development Scheme for strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution networks and for segregation of agricultural feeders. Government of India has taken initiative to prepare Action Plans for providing 24x7 Power For All (PFA) in partnership with the States. Renovation & Modernization (R&M) of old power plants is planned by the concerned State and Central Power Utilities for improving the Plant Load Factor of power stations. The gap in indigenous coal availability is being met through enhanced coal production and coal imports for increased generation by thermal plants. Promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency and demand side management measures. (viii) In order to support financial viability of State Distribution Utilities (Discoms), the Central Government had notified a Financial Restructuring Plan (FRP). (ix) Expeditious resolution of issues relating to environmental and forest clearances. ********

9 80. SHRIMATI JAYA BACHCHAN: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.80 POWER DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE (a) whether Government has taken note of the poor power distribution infrastructure in the country; (b) (c) if so, whether Government plans to improve the same; if so, the details of the plan in this regard including targets and budget required; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor? (a) to (d) : As per the Electricity Act, 2003 distribution of electricity is the responsibility of Distribution Licensee. However, to supplement the efforts of the states, the Central Government provides financial assistance to the states under various schemes. In order to improve the distribution sector, financial assistance is provided to the states through: (i) Restructured Accelerated Power Development & Reforms Programme (R-APDRP): Restructured APDRP was approved as Central Sector Scheme on with total outlay of Rs. 51,577 crores for IT enablement & strengthening of distributions sector. The focus of programme is urban areas towns and cities with population more than 30,000 (10,000 for special category states). Projects under the scheme are taken up in two parts. Part-A is for establishing IT enabled system for energy accounting / auditing and SCADA for big cities (population: 4 lacs and Annual Energy Input: 350MU) whereas Part-B is for regular distribution up-gradation & strengthening projects. Initially funds for projects under both the parts would be provided through loan. The entire amount of loan for Part-A projects would be converted into grant on the completion the project and up-to 50% (90% for special category States) loan of Part-B projects would be converted into grant on achieving the 15% AT&C loss in the project area on a sustainable basis. The completion period for both Part-A and Part-B projects are five years from the sanction date. programme. Projects worth Rs.39,252 crores covering 1412 towns have been sanctioned under the..2.

10 - 2 - (ii) Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY): Government of India launched Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana in 10 th Plan for providing access to electricity to all households in the country with a capital subsidy of Rs.5000 crores. The scheme was continued in XI Plan with a capital subsidy of Rs. 34,000 crores. The Government of India has approved the continuation of RGGVY in 12 th and 13 th Plan with a capital subsidy of Rs.35,447 crores. So far, under RGGVY in the country, electrification of 1,08,703 unelectrified villages, intensification of 3.12 lakhs partially electrified villages and electricity connection to 2.20 crores BPL households, have been achieved till Additionally, 273 projects during 12th Plan of RGGVY covering 12,468 unelectrified villages, 2,31,935 partially electrified villages and lakhs BPL households at a project cost of Rs.23, crores have also been sanctioned. (iii) National Electricity Fund (NEF): Government of India launched the National Electricity Fund (Interest Subsidy Scheme) in July, 2012 to provide Interest Subsidy on loans raised by both Public & Private Distribution Companies (Discoms), for capital works sanctioned by financial institutions to improve the infrastructure in Distribution Sector during the FY & The National Electricity Fund would provide interest subsidy aggregating Rs.8466 crores spread over 14 years of loan disbursement amounting to Rs crores for Distribution Schemes sanctioned during the 2 years viz., & The pre-conditions for eligibility are linked to reform measures taken by the States and the amount of interest subsidy is linked to the progress achieved in reforms link parameters. **********

11 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.81 COVERAGE OF RGGVY 81. SHRI VISHAMBHAR PRASAD NISHAD: (a) the number of villages/townships electrified under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) since 2005, so far, State-wise; (b) whether the work of electrification has been incomplete for many years in various States including Uttar Pradesh; (c) whether Government is aware that free of cost connections have not been provided to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, so far; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether all the BPL card holders in the country would have electricity connections by by laying L.T. lines and if not, the details thereof? (a) : Government of India launched Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana Programme for creation of Rural Electricity Infrastructure & Household Electrification, in April 2005 envisaging providing access to electricity to rural households. Under RGGVY, 648 projects were sanctioned in the country during X & XI Plan, covering electrification of 1,12,287 unelectrified villages, intensive electrification of 3.71 lakh electrified villages and release of free electricity connections to 2.73 crore BPL households. Cumulatively as on , the electrification works in 1,08,703 un-electrified villages, intensive electrification of 3.12 lakh electrified villages have been completed and free electricity connections to 2.20 crore BPL households have been released including Uttar Pradesh. The State-wise and Year-wise details are at Annex-I, II & III. 2.

12 - 2 - (b) : Under RGGVY, for the state of Uttar Pradesh, 64 projects were sanctioned under X Plan covering electrification of 27,761 un-electrified villages, intensive electrification of 2982 electrified villages and released of free electricity connection to 10,62,226 BPL households. Cumulatively as on , electrification works in 27,750 un-electrified villages, intensive electrification in 2,982 have been completed and release of free electricity connection to 10,62,226 BPL households have been released. Out of 64 electrification projects in UP, 59 projects have been closed as on date. Beside above, 22 projects have also been sanctioned in UP under Phase-II of XI Plan under RGGVY covering electrification of 551 un-electrified villages, intensive electrification of 19,271 electrified villages and release of free electricity connection to 8,57,317 BPL households. Cumulatively, as on , electrification works in 39 un-electrified villages, intensive electrification in 117 have been completed and release of free electricity connection to 5,219 BPL households have been released. (c) to (e) : Government of India is providing subsidy for release of free electricity connection to BPL households. Free electricity connections to BPL households are released by the respective State Power Utility to eligible BPL households as per the sanctioned scope and willingness of BPL households. ********

13 ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 81 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** State-wise & Year-wise achievement of electrification of un-electrified villages under RGGVY. Sr. No. States Coverage Achievement Cumulative Achievement as on ANNEX-I Percentage Achievement (as on ) 1 Andhra Pradesh* Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhattisgarh Gujarat* Haryana* Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala* Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra* Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Odisha Punjab* Rajasthan Sikkim Tamilnadu* Telangana* Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand West Bengal Total *In the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Telangana no un-electrified village was proposed in the DPRs by these States. However, intensive electrification of already electrified villages are being undertaken in these States. ************

14 ANNEX-II ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 81 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** State wise & year wise achievement of intensive electrification of partially electrified villages under RGGVY Sr. No State Achievement (as on ) Coverage Cumulative Achievement (as on ) Percentage Achievement 1 Andhra Pradesh# Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhattisgarh Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Odisha Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamilnadu Telangana Not in existence Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand West Bengal Total # Includes achievement of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from year to *************

15 ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 81 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** Sl. No. State Coverage State-wise & Year-wise release of free electricity connections of BPL connections released under RGGVY Achievement ( as on ) Cumulative Achievement ( as on ) ANNEX-III 1 Andhra Pradesh# Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhattisgarh Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Orissa Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamilnadu Telangana Not in existence Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand West Bengal Total # Includes combine achievement of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from Year to ********** Percentage Achievement

16 82. DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.82 POWER SECTOR COOPORATION BETWEEN INDIA AND NEPAL (a) whether talks on the power sector cooperation was held between the Governments of India and Nepal recently; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of Power Project Agreements (PPAs) signed between the Governments of India and Nepal recently; (d) what would be the total generation capacity expected following these agreements and the time schedule thereof; and (e) the amount involved in these projects and whether it would be on Private-Public Partnership mode or joint venture, etc.? (a) to (c) : Yes, Sir. An Agreement between the Government of Nepal and the Government of the Republic of India on Electric Power Trade Cross Border Transmission Interconnection and Grid connectivity was signed by the Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Government of Nepal and Secretary (Power), Ministry of Power, Government of India on at Kathmandu in Nepal. The Agreement would enable strengthening of the Cross-Border Electricity Transmission and Power Trade between India and Nepal. (d) & (e) : The total generation capacity expected and the amount to be involved do not form the part of the aforesaid agreement signed on **********

17 83. SHRI AVINASH RAI KHANNA: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.83 RECOVERY OF DUES BY NTPC (a) whether NTPC has stated that it would suspend power supply to distribution companies which failed to pay its dues; (b) if so, the details of such power distribution companies/state Electricity Boards (SEBs) and the total amount due to be paid to NTPC; and (c) the strategies to be adopted by NTPC to recover dues from power distribution companies/sebs? (a) : In case of default in payment of outstanding dues, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Regulations, 2010 provide that the generating company can regulate/suspend power supply to the distribution company. In case of failure in payment of dues by distribution companies, actions in line with these Regulations are taken from time to time. (b) : As on date, no outstanding over dues are payable by power distribution companies/state Electricity Boards (SEBs) to NTPC. (c) : The matter of payment is rigorously followed by NTPC at various levels of beneficiaries/state Governments. In case of non-payment/default in payment by beneficiaries regulation of power supply in line with CERC Regulations are done. **********

18 84. SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.84 TARGET FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION (a) whether any target has been set during the current Five Year Plan for rural electrification under rural electrification programme; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any decision has been taken to give interest subsidy on loans for rural electrification; and (d) if so, the details thereof? (a) & (b) : Government of India has approved continuation of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) in 12 th Five Year Plan for electrification of left out villages and habitations having population above 100. Under RGGVY, 273 projects have been sanctioned in 12 th Plan, covering electrification of 12,468 un-electrified villages, intensive electrification of 2,31,935 electrified villages, electrification of 5,39,993 habitations and release of free electricity connections to 1.33 crore BPL households. (c) & (d) : Under RGGVY programme, Government of India is providing 90% of project cost as capital subsidy and the remaining 10% of the project cost is being contributed by States through own resources / loan from financial institutions, including REC. ********

19 85. SHRIMATI KANIMOZHI: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.85 UMPP IN TAMIL NADU (a) what is the status of implementation of Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP) at Cheyyur in Tamil Nadu; (b) whether the delay in commissioning of the project has led to cost overrun of about Rs. 5,000 crore and if so, the details thereof; (c) what are the reasons for the delay; and (d) whether there has been a proposal for setting up more UMPPs in Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof? (a) : Request for Qualification (RfQ) for Cheyyur UMPP in Tamil Nadu was issued on Request for Proposal (RfP) was issued on to qualified bidders. RfP submission is scheduled on (b) : The Project will be commissioned by the Successful Bidder after transfer of the above said SPV. The completion cost of the project will be worked out by the Successful Bidder. (c) : RfQ was issued on revised Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) and some qualified bidders had sought extension citing the reason that due diligence is taking significantly more time than envisaged due to size, complexity, number of variables involved and nature of the project. (d) : The State Government has requested for setting up another UMPP in Nagapattinam district. ********

20 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.86 RISE IN POWER TARIFFS DUE TO GAS PRICE 86. SHRI VIJAY JAWAHARLAL DARDA: (a) whether it is a fact that power rates would go up due to gas price hike in the country; (b) whether any study has been done to find out the percentage of hike due to rising pricing of gas; (c) if so, how Government would compensate a common man to fight with the hike; and (d) whether Government would ensure quality, smooth and cheap, power supply to a common man? (a) & (b) : Cost of fuel (including gas) forms part of the power tariff. Increase in gas price will, therefore, have an impact on the cost of generation of electricity from gas based power stations. The increase in generation cost would differ from plant to plant depending upon operational parameters specific to each plant. (c) & (d) : Tariff of distribution companies is determined by the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs)/Joint Electricity Regulatory Commissions (JERCs) based on the principles enunciated under the Electricity Act, 2003 and policies framed thereunder. There is no provision for direct regulation of the electricity tariff by the Central Government. However, through appropriate policy framework and programmes, the Government is promoting efficiency in generation, transmission and distribution business and also supporting strengthening of the distribution and transmission infrastructure, with a view to reduce the total cost of supply of electricity to the consumer. These measures, along with the Government s emphasis on discovery of tariff through competitive bidding, contribute towards lowering of tariff rates. Further, the Tariff Policy provides that the State Government can provide subsidy to certain consumers or a class of consumers and utilities are to be compensated upfront for the same. *****

21 87. SHRI AMBETH RAJAN: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.87 STRENGTHENING OF INTER-REGIONAL GRIDS (a) whether Government is still facing difficulties in strengthening inter-regional links of five grids, which hampers transmission of power from one grid to another; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps taken by Government to strengthen the inter-regional grid links to ensure hassle free flow of power from one grid to another grid? (a) to (c) : At present, all regional grids namely Northern Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, Northern-Eastern Region and Southern Region are operating in synchronous mode. Hence, entire nation is operating as one grid. The total transmission capacity of inter-regional links as on is MW. It has been planned to increase the inter-regional capacity to MW by the end of 12 th Plan. *********

22 88. SHRI JOY ABRAHAM: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.88 POWER SUPPLY TO KERALA (a) whether the Ministry has noticed the frequent irregular supply of power from the National Power Grid to Kerala; (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and (c) the steps the Ministry would take to ensure regular supply of power from the National Power Grid to the State? (a) to (c) : The full quantum of allocation of power from Inter State Generating Stations (ISGS) is scheduled to the State of Kerala. However, there is a limitation of power flow due to constraints of Available Transfer Capacity in the related transmission lines in the Southern Region. In order to enhance the Transfer Capacity, several steps have been taken by the Government which inter-alia include: (i) Construction and commissioning of two very high capacity 765 kv single circuit Raichur-Sholapur transmission lines. (ii) Further, addition of transmission capacity by construction of 400 KV Kozhikode-Mysore D/C transmission line and Edamon (KSEB) Muvattupuzha (Cochin) transmission lines as also other upstream and downstream transmission lines. **************

23 89. SHRI JUGUL KISHORE: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.89 UNELECTRIFIED VILLAGES IN UTTAR PRADESH (a) whether Government is aware that still there are such villages in Uttar Pradesh which are yet to be electrified; and (b) if so, the steps taken by Government in this regard? (a) & (b) : Government of India launched Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana Programme for creation of Rural Electricity Infrastructure & Household Electrification, in April 2005 for providing access to electricity in the rural areas. Under RGGVY, 64 projects (in 65 districts) were sanctioned in Uttar Pradesh in X Plan, covering electrification of 27,761 unelectrified villages as proposed by the State DISCOM. The electrification works in these districts have already been completed. Further, under Phase-II of RGGVY, 22 supplementary projects were sanctioned under the scheme in XI Plan covering electrification of 551 un-electrified villages, as proposed by the State DISCOM. Government of India has approved continuation of RGGVY in XII Plan for electrification of all villages and habitations having population above 100. Under RGGVY, 64 projects have been sanctioned in XII Plan in Uttar Pradesh, covering electrification of 868 unelectrified villages, as proposed by the State DISCOM. *******

24 90. SHRI P. RAJEEVE: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.90 POWER SHORTAGE IN THE COUNTRY (a) (b) (c) (d) what is the present shortage of power in the country; whether the Ministry has taken any steps to increase power generation in the country; whether country has increased its power generation during the last one year; and if so, the details thereof, State-wise? (a) : The shortage of power varies from state to state depending upon the demand and supply of power. The energy and peaking shortage in the country during the current year as reported by the States from April, 2014 to October, 2014 is 4.1% and 4.7% respectively. (b) & (c): Yes, Sir. (d) : The generation during was Million Unit (MU) which was MU more than the generation during , that is, MU. The State-wise details of generation during over is given at Annex. ***********

25 ANNEX ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (d) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 90 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** STATEWISE MONTHLY AND CUMULATIVE GROSS GENERATION DURING THE YEAR VIS-À-VIS THAT DURING CORRESPONDING PERIOD PREVIOUS YEAR Generation (MU) during April- March Region State NR CHANDIGARH - - DELHI HARYANA HIMACHAL PRADESH JAMMU AND KASHMIR PUNJAB RAJASTHAN UTTAR PRADESH UTTARAKHAND BBMB WR CHHATTISGARH GOA GUJARAT MADHYA PRADESH MAHARASHTRA SR ANDHRA PRADESH (incl. Telengana) KARNATAKA KERALA PUDUCHERRY TAMIL NADU ER ANDAMAN NICOBAR BIHAR DVC JHARKHAND ORISSA SIKKIM WEST BENGAL NER ARUNACHAL PRADESH ASSAM MANIPUR MEGHALAYA NAGALAND TRIPURA MIZORAM - - IMPORT Bhutan (IMP) Grand Total CEA monitors generation from conventional sources (Thermal, Hydro and Nuclear) only. 2. Generation from stations up to 25 MW are not being monitored since Note: Figures given above indicate gross generation of all power stations (Central, State& Private Sector) located geographically in the respective State / UT. ***********

26 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.91 INTEGRATED POWER GRID WITH SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES 91. SHRIMATI RENUKA CHOWDHURY: (a) whether Government proposes to set up an integrated power grid to connect India with its South Asian neighbours; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the progress made in this direction; and (c) the steps taken by Government for having an efficacious power trading agreement with its South Asian neighbours to improve the power situation in the country? (a) to (c) : At present, India is having transmission inter-connections with many of the South Asian countries namely Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal through various cross border transmission links. The brief details of transmission connection with each of the countries are at Annex. More Avenues for efficacious power trading arrangement with other South Asian neighbours would be taken as may be feasible. ***********

27 ANNEX ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 91 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** A. INDO-NEPAL The existing India-Nepal cross border interconnection links which are in operation are given below: Bihar (BSPTCL)-Nepal: 132 kv line 33 kv line 1. Kataiya Kusaha S/C 2. Ramnagar Gandak / Surajpura(Nepal) S/C 3. Kataiya Inarwa (Biratnagar) S/C (not in service) 4. Kataiya Rajbiraj S/C 5. Jaynagar-Sirha (Bishnupur) S/C 6. Sitamarhi Jaleshwer S/C 7. Raxaul-Birganj S/C Uttar Pradesh (UPPCL)-Nepal: 33 kv line 1. Nanpara-Nepalgunj S/C line Uttarakhand (UPCL) Nepal: 11kV line: 1. Pithoragarh Baitadi line 2. Dharchula Jaljibe line 3. Dharchula Pipli line NHPC-Nepal: 132 kv line 1. Tanakpur HEP-Mahendranagarj S/C line B. INDO-BANGLADESH 1. Existing Cross Border Links (In Asynchronous Mode) Baharampur (India)- Bheramara (Bangladesh) 400kV D/C line C. INDO-BHUTAN Indian and Bhutan grids are operated in synchronous mode through following transmission links. Chukha HEP (336MW): Chukha (Bhutan)-Birpara 220 kv D/C ( India/West Bengal) Chukha (Bhutan) Birpara (West Bengal) via Singhigaon (Bhutan) 220 kv S/C Kurichu HEP (60MW): Kurichu (Bhutan) Gelephu (Bhutan)-Salakati (Assam) 132 kv S/C Tala HEP (1020MW): Tala (Bhutan) Siliguri (West Bengal) 400 kv 2xD/C lines (one of the circuit of a D/C line is LILOed at Malbase S/S in Bhutan **********

28 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.92 CAPACITY ADDITION TARGET OF POWER GENERATION 92. SHRI DEVENDER GOUD T.: (a) whether during the last three years i.e., from to , the capacity addition by private sector power companies is only 11,000 MW per year; (b) with this rate, how the Ministry is planning to achieve 88,000 MW capacity addition in Twelfth Five Year Plan; and (c) how the Ministry is planning to provide coal to plants and achieve the Twelfth Plan target in the light of cancellation of coal blocks? (a) & (b) : The Generation Capacity Addition by private sector power companies during the last three years has been as under: Year Capacity Added (MW) Total The Twelfth Five Year Plan ( ) target for capacity addition is 88,537 MW comprising of MW from the Central Sector, MW from the State Sector and MW from the Private Sector. Total capacity addition upto has been about 48,026 MW, which is 54.2% of the target. (c) : The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Ordinance, 2014 was promulgated by the Hon ble President of India on 21st October, 2014 to provide for allocation of coal mines and vesting of the right, title and interest in and over the land and mine infrastructure together with mining leases to successful bidders and allottees with a view to ensure continuity in coal mining operations and production of coal, and for promoting optimum utilization of coal resources consistent with the requirement of the country in national interest and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. *********

29 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.93 UTILIZATION OF ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION LINES 93. SHRI SALIM ANSARI: (a) whether it is a fact that the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has not put in place a mechanism to assess the utilization of electricity transmission lines which has resulted in pockets of congestion and redundancy; (b) if so, the details in this regard; (c) whether it is also a fact that there is a vast gap between cumulative transmission capacity and cumulative transfer capacity; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor? (a) & (b) : Power System Operation Company (POSOCO), a subsidiary company of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) does regular assessment of the utilization of electricity transmission lines. This is done by calculating the Total Transfer Capability (TTC), Available Transfer Capability (ATC) and Transfer Reliability Margin (TRM) of various transmission corridors, in accordance with the guidelines approved by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). Transmission system, which is being developed in the country also considers POSOCO's recommendation so that congestion in the transmission corridors can be eliminated or further minimized. (c) & (d) : As regards the gap between Total Transfer Capability and Available Transfer Capability, it is to be stated that the ATC is calculated inter-alia taking into account secure grid operation standards. It is to be further explained that the transmission grid is a mesh network interconnecting a number of transmission lines of various capacities and the ATC takes into account constraints like voltage stability and angular stability of all the transmission lines connected to the grid. ************

30 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.94 STANDARDS FOR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION 94. SHRI NARESH AGARWAL: (a) the details of norms fixed between the Centre and the States regarding power generation and distribution; (b) (c) the details of situations under which the Centre supplies electricity to the States; and the details of those conditions under which the Centre supplies electricity to the States? (a) to (c) : The details of the norms for allocation of power to the States/UTs are at Annex. Accordingly, power from Central Generating Stations (CGS) is allocated to the beneficiary States / UTs in two parts. 85% power is allocated as firm allocation. The allocation of remaining 15% unallocated power of CGSs, kept at the disposal of Central Government, is revised from time to time, keeping in view factors like emergent situations arising due to any natural calamity, relative power supply position etc. of the States. **********

31 ANNEX ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 94 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE ON *********** Power from Central Generating Stations to beneficiary States/Union Territories is allocated in accordance with formula for allocation of power which is being treated as guidelines from April, As per these guidelines, allocation of power is made to the States/ UTs in two parts, namely firm allocation of 85% and 15% unallocated power for allocation by the Government for meeting the urgent/overall requirement. The firm allocation includes allocation of 12% free power to the affected States and 1% for local area development in case of Hydro Power Stations and 10% (not free) power to the home State in case of Thermal and Nuclear Power Stations. The balance (72% in case of Hydro and 75% in case of Thermal & Nuclear) power is distributed amongst the States / UTs of the region in accordance with the pattern of central plan assistance and energy consumption during the previous five years, both factors having equal weightage. Central plan assistance is determined in accordance with the Gadgil formula, in which population of the States is also taken into consideration. In case of joint venture projects, the equity contributing State gets benefit in firm allocation in accordance with their equity contribution. The aforementioned guidelines for allocation of power from Central Generating Stations are applicable to the generating stations, for which PPAs have been signed upto 5 th January, 2011 and for the extension of the existing projects. After 5 th January, 2011, power is to be procured by the Distribution Companies / Utilities through tariff based competitive bidding. In 13 new projects of NTPC, Central Government has, in January, 2011, approved allocation of 50% of power to Home State, 15% unallocated power at the disposal of Government of India and 35% to other constituents (except Home State) of that region on the basis of extant guidelines on allocation of power giving equal weightage to central plan assistance and energy consumption by each State of the Region for preceding 5 years. Similar dispensation has also been provided by the Government in January, 2011 in respect of new projects of Nuclear Power Corporation. *******