Cabinet nod to Bawana power project

Delhi Cabinet has given its nod to Pragati Phase-III Bawana Power Project to be commissioned at an estimated cost of Rs 5195.81 crore. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had laid the foundation stone of the 1500 MW Gas Based Power Station on March 24 this year. The project would meet the growing demand of power in the city and cater to the requirements for Commonwealth Games 2010. The decision was taken on Monday in a Cabinet meeting presided over by chief minister Sheila Dikshit.