The State Govt. has taken decision for power cut of one hour in urban areas and more than four hours in rural areas in every till June 2016. The reason cited by Govt. is shortage of water in Hirakud Dam and other Dams. But there are other reasons for which Odisha suffers from shortage of electricity. A good number of companies signed MOU with Govt. to set up power plant has failed to do so since last fifteen years. Similarly, the Companies signed MOU to generate Hydro-power have also fialed to set the Dydro-Power project. The details of information obtained through RTI is as follows.
3 out of 28 MOU
Signed Companies have started power generation plant in Odisha
Since coming to power in 2000,
Nabin Patnaik Govt. has signed
MOU with number of Companies
for establishment of
industries in the state. The basic purpose behind signing MOU and
inviting companies to the state is to generate employment and bring prosperity in the state. The State Govt. has also taken
a lot of credit by attracting and allowing a number of companies to Odisha to
start their operation in the state. But the result is big zero.
To understand the Status of MOU-Signed-Companies and their operation
in Odisha, RTI Application dated 17.4. 15 was submitted to different Dept. of Govt. of Odisha. The information sought for about companies is
as follows.
i.Provide name of the Companies with which
the State Govt. has signed MOU with
them and year of signing MOU.
ii. Provide name of the MOU-signed Companies which have already
started their operation in the state.
iii. Provide details of employment generated by these companies in the
state
The PIO, Dept. of Energy has supplied the information on 6.5.15
which is as follows.
1. 28 Companies
have signed MOU with State Govt. to
establish power plant in different
location the State. The details is as
follows.
Sl.
|
Name of Company
|
Location
|
Ultimate Capacity
( MW)
|
Date of MOU
with GOO
|
1
|
GMR Kamalanga Energy
Limited
|
Kamalanga, Dhenkanal
|
1400
|
9.6.2006
|
2
|
Jindal India Thermal Power
Ltd.
|
Deranga, Angul
|
1800
|
26.9.2006
|
3
|
Monnet Power Company Ltd.
|
Chhendipada Tahasil
|
1050
|
26.9.2006
|
4
|
Sesa Sterlite Limited
|
Bhurkamunda, Jharsuguda
|
2400
|
26.9.06
|
5
|
Ind. Barath Eergy ( Utkal) Ltd.
|
Sahajbahal, Lakhanpur,
Jharsuguda
|
1360
|
7.2.09
|
6
|
Lanco Badandh Powers Ltd.
|
Kurunti Kharagprasad,
Dhenkanal
|
1320
|
26.9.2006
|
7
|
Maadurga Thermal Power
Compay Ltd.
|
Bainchua, Tangi, Cuttack
|
120
|
9.4.10
|
8
|
KVK Nilachal Power Ltd.
|
Kandarei , Athagarh,
Cuttack
|
1050
|
26.9.06
|
9
|
CESC Ltd.
|
Neulapoi, Dhenkanal
|
1000
|
26.9.06
|
10
|
Visa Power Ltd.
|
Brahmanabasta, Athagarh,
Cuttack
|
1000
|
26.9.06
|
11
|
Nava Bharat Power Ltd. ( Taken over by Essar Power)
|
Meramudali ad Khadagprasad,
Dhenkanal
|
1050
|
9.6.06
|
12
|
NSL Nagapatam Power &
Infrastructure Ltd.
|
Talcher Angul
|
1320
|
9.6.06
|
13
|
BGR Energy System Ltd.
|
Bhapur, Nayagarh
|
1320
|
9.4.10
|
14
|
JR Powergen Pvt. Ltd.
|
Kishorenagar, Angul
|
1980
|
9.4.10
|
15
|
Sahara India Power Corp. Ltd.
|
Titilagarh, Bolangir
|
1320
|
7.2.09
|
16
|
KU Projects Pvt. Ltd.
|
Pitamahul, Tevapodar,
Sonepur
|
1320
|
3.1.2011
|
17
|
Tata Power Company Ltd.
|
Naraj Marthapur,
Cuttack ( site Changed)
|
1000
|
26.9.06
|
18
|
Bhusan Energy Limited
|
Ghantigadia, Talbahal,
Angul
|
2000
|
26.9.06
|
19
|
Arati Steel limited
|
Ghantikhal, Cuttack
|
500
|
7.2.09
|
20
|
Astaraga Power Corp. Ltd.
|
Astaraga, Nuagarh, Puri
|
2640
|
7.2.09
|
21
|
Chambal Infrastructure
& Ventures Ltd.
|
Siaria, Dhenkanal
|
1320
|
7.2.09
|
22
|
Jindal Steel and Power Ltd.
|
Badkerjang, Angul
|
1320
|
7.2.09
|
23
|
Kalinga Energy and Power
Ltd.
|
Sodamal, Kalabira,
Jharsuguda
|
1320
|
7.2.09
|
24
|
Visaka Thermal
Power Ltd.
|
Dimirimunda, Rairkhol, Sambalpur
|
1320
|
7.2.09
|
25
|
Adhunic Power and Natural Resources Ltd.
|
Telimal, Birmaharajpur,
Sonepur
|
1320
|
9.4.10
|
26
|
JSL Energy Ltd.
|
Luni, Dhenkanal ( applied
for change of place)
|
1320
|
6.5.10
|
27
|
SPI Ports Pvt. Ltd.
|
Mahakalpara, Kendrapara
|
1320
|
3.1.11
|
28
|
NSL Orissa Power and Infratech Pvt. Ltd.
|
Boinda, Angul
|
1320
|
3.1.2011
|
Total MW electricity could have been generated by 2014
|
37510
|
If these MOU-signed-Companies had established power generation plant in
the state within 14 years, Odisha would have been largest power producing state
in the country.
2. Total no. of three MOU signed Companies
have started their operation in Odisha. These Companies are as follows.
Sl.No
|
Name of Company
|
Location
|
Capacity ( MW)
|
Starting of Operation
|
1
|
GMR Kamalanga Energy Ltd.
|
Kamalanga, Dhenkanal
|
1400
|
Unit-1- Jan-13,
Unit-2-Sept.-13
Unit-3-Nov-13
|
2
|
Jindal India Thermal Power Ltd.
|
Deranga, Angul
|
1800
|
Unit-1-March-14
|
3
|
Sesa Sterlite Ltd.
|
2400
|
Bhurkamunda, Jharsuguda
|
Unit-2-8.11.10
Unit-1-30.3.11
Unit-3-19.8.11
Unit-4-26.4.12
|
3. The PIO has remained silent
on employment generated by these
Companies in the state.
Pradip Pradhan, M-9937843482
Date- 12.05.2015
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26 Companies signing MOU for setting up 32 Small
Hydro Electric Project (SHEP) Development in Odisha ended in fiasco
Since coming to power in 2000,
Nabin Patnaik Govt. has signed
a number of MOUs with different Companies
for establishment of
industries in the state. The basic purpose behind signing MOU and
inviting companies to the state is to generate employment and bring prosperity in the state. The State Govt. has also taken
a lot of credit by attracting and allowing a number of companies to Odisha to
start their operation in the state. But the result is big zero.
To understand the Status of MOU-Signed-Companies and their operation
in Odisha, RTI Application dated 17.4. 15 was submitted to different Dept. of Govt. of Odisha. The information sought for about companies is
as follows.
i. Provide name of the Companies
with which the State Govt. has signed
MOU with
them and year of signing MOU.
ii. Provide name of the MOU-signed
Companies which have already started their operation in the state.
iii. Provide details of employment
generated by these companies in the state
The PIO, office of the
Engineering-in-Chief Electricity-cum- Principal Chief Electrical Inspector,
Govt. of Odisha has supplied the following information on 9.6.2015.
· Total No. of 26 Companies have signed MOU with Govt. for
establishment of 32 Small Hydro Electric Project (SHEP) from 2000 to 2015.
· Almost all Companies are from
erstwhile Andhra Pradesh
· Only 2 Companies M/S Orissa Power Consortium
Ltd., M/s Meenakshi Power Ltd., Hyderabad have started operation in three places.
Sl.
No
|
Name
of MOU signed Company
|
Name
of SHEP
|
Capacity
(MW)
|
Year
of signing of MOU
|
Year
of operation started
|
1
|
M/S Orissa Power Consortium Ltd.
|
Jalaput Dam Toe SHEP
|
18
|
1994
|
Not yet
|
2
|
M/s Venus Energy Pvt. ,
Secunderabad
|
Lower Machhkund SHEP
|
20
|
2002 & revised in 2005
|
Not yet
|
3
|
M/s Sharvani Energy Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad
|
Dumajhori SHEP
|
15
|
2002 & revised in 2006
|
Not yet
|
4
|
M/s Baitarani Power
Project Pvt. Ltd.
|
Lower Baitarani SHEP
|
24
|
2005 & revised in 2006
|
Not yet
|
5
|
M/s Sri Avatika Power
Generation Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad
|
Kharagpur SHEP
|
10
|
2002
|
Not yet
|
6
|
M/s Sidheshwari Power
Generation Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad
|
Kharagpur SHEP
|
10
|
2002
|
Not yet
|
7
|
M/s Kakatiya Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. , Hyderabad
|
Bargarh Head Regulator SHEP
|
9
|
2001 & revised in 2005
|
Not yet
|
8
|
M/s salandi Hydro
Power Projects Pvt. Ltd.
|
Salandi Dam Toe SHEP
|
9
|
2005
|
Not yet
|
9
|
M/s Jeypore Hydro
Power Projects Pvt. Ltd.
|
Outlet Drop of jeypore Main Canal
SHEP
|
6
|
2004 & revised in 2005
|
Not yet
|
10
|
M/s Arun Power Projects Pvt. Ltd.
|
Hatipathar SHEP
|
10
|
2004 & revised in 2005
|
Not yet
|
11
|
M/s Sileru Power Generation Pvt. Ltd. , Hyderabad
|
Saheed Laxman Nayak SHEP
|
25
|
2001 & revised in 2004
|
Not yet
|
12
|
M/s Pallavi power &
Mines Ltd., Secunderabad
|
Tentuliguma SHEP
|
15
|
2005 & revised in 2006
& 2010
|
Not yet
|
13
|
M/s Smile Energy
Pvt. Ltd.
|
Lower Indra SHEP
|
4
|
2009 & revised in 2013
|
Not yet
|
14
|
M/s SCL Infratech Ltd. , Hyderabad
|
Taraba SHEP
|
10
|
2006 & revised in 2014
|
Not yet
|
15
|
M/s Indravati Power Ltd. , Guntur
|
Indravati I& II SHEP
|
3.5
|
2006
|
Not yet
|
16
|
M/s Sri Avatika Contractors, Hyderabad
|
Sindhiguda SHEP
|
15
|
2001 & revised in 2005
|
Not yet
|
17
|
M/s Sri Avatika Contractors, Hyderabad
|
Salimi SHEP
|
12
|
2001 & revised in 2005
|
Not yet
|
18
|
M/s Radon Power Projects Pvt. Ltd.
|
Kumbhikota SHEP
|
2
|
2005
|
Not yet
|
19
|
M/s Radon Power Projects Pvt. Ltd.
|
Ranitugra SHEP
|
3
|
2005
|
Not yet
|
20
|
M/s Utkal Hydro
Energy Ltd.
|
Banjari SHEP
|
5
|
2006
|
Not yet
|
21
|
M/s Coolroc Technologies
Ltd., Hyderabad
|
Sirivada SHEP
|
15
|
2005
|
Not yet
|
22
|
M/s Shiridi Sai Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. , Hyderabad
|
Kenduguda SHEP
|
15
|
2008
|
Not yet
|
23
|
M/s Sri Shakti Hydro Power
Projects Pvt. Ltd.
|
Gotta SHEP
|
4
|
2008
|
Not yet
|
24
|
M/s Golden Nest
Builders & Developers Ltd., Bangalore
|
Malimunda SHEP
|
5
|
2008
|
Not yet
|
25
|
M/s Bhuvana Bio Energy
Ltd., Secunderabad
|
Bonamarha SHEP
|
12
|
2010 and revised in 2015
|
Not yet
|
26
|
M/s Saaki Power Project Ltd.
|
Patala SHEP
|
9
|
2010
|
Not yet
|
27
|
M/s Yeshwari Green Energy Pvt. Ltd.
|
Upper Shunki SHEP
|
10
|
2010
|
Not yet
|
28
|
M/s Yeshwari Green Energy Pvt. Ltd.
|
Lower Shunki SHEP
|
24
|
2010
|
Not yet
|
29
|
M/s Golden Nest Builders & Developers , Bangalore
|
GGandahati SHEP
|
3
|
2014
|
Not yet
|
30
|
M/s Meenakshi Power Ltd., Hyderabad
|
Middle Kolab SHEP
|
25
|
Started from 2009
|
|
31
|
M/s Meenakshi Power Ltd., Hyderabad
|
Lower Kolab SHEP
|
12
|
Started from 2009
|
|
32
|
M/S Orissa Power Consortium Ltd.
|
Samal Barrage SHEP
|
20
|
From 2009
|
Pradip Pradhan, M-9937843482
Date- 13.6.15
Nice information. Can we get the information on how the state has favoured these companies may be in the form of giving them subsidized land and water.
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