The state can look forward to overcoming power shortage by 2011.

AMGURI, Dec 3

India is the fifth largest producer of electricity in the world and according to the Planning Commission, while the State Governments account for 51.5% of the total generation capacity, the central sector and the private sector account for 33.1% and

BHUBANESWAR: The Orissa Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) has sought the approval of the Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) for reassessment of the design energy of its generating stations.

The multilateral lending agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) will grant a loan of USD 200 million to finance Assam

AGARTALA

BHUBANESWAR: The Orissa Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) today clarified that evacuation of power from the power plant of Sterlite Energy is possible till the restoration of the 400 KV double circuit line between Meramundali and Ib thermal stations.

Pune: Several pumped storage hydro-electric projects, which can add almost 21,000 mW, are in a limbo because of the power deficit in the state. These projects can see the light of the day only after the power situation improves.

The Power ministry came down heavily on 6 major states of the country holding their lethargic attitude towards ensuring optimum power. A released report from the Ministry claimed that these six states have failed to ensure water and land allotments leading to delays and creating acute power crises.

With most parts of the state shrouded in darkness following shutdown of a Tenughat Vidyut Nigam Ltd (TVNL) unit for repairs, Governor K. Sankaranarayanan has written to Union power minister Sushilkumar Shinde asking for additional power from the central pool.

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