Coming up in Bihar, thermal, biomass power plants
Patna, April 14 (IANS) Electricity-starved Bihar is setting up
five thermal power plants of 7,900 MW capacity and others based on gas and biomass, say officials adding the sector has attracted private investment worth hundreds of crores of rupees.
More than anything, Bihar attracted private investment in the power sector till March 31, said an official of the Bihar State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB).
The thermal power plants, of 1,320 MW each, will be set up at Kajra in Lakhisarai, Piparpainti in Bhagalpur, Areraj in East Champaran and one in Banka district. Besides, a plant of 2,640 MW will be set up at Rajauli in Nawada district.
The proposal for establishing five new thermal power plants has been approved by the government, an official said.
According to official sources, the plant in Lakhisarai is estimated to cost Rs.8,343 crore, Piparpainti Rs.7,374 crore, Areraj Rs.7,300 crore, Banka Rs.7,960 crore and Rajauli power plant Rs.14,800 crore.
SIPB officials said investment proposals to set up gas- and biomass-based power plants in Rohtas, Gaya and Kaimur districts have also been cleared.
Industry Minister Renu Kumari Kushwaha said changing Bihar had attracted private investors.
Big and small industrialists are showing a keen interest in Bihar after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar initiated measures to develop infrastructure, including power, she said.
After fulfilling the dream of good roads in Bihar in his first term as chief minister, Nitish Kumar now wants to make a difference in the power sector during his second stint.
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