This Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report is prepared for obtaining the Environmental Clearance (EC) from Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Government of India, New Delhi, for the proposed expansion of existing project by adding 2x830 MW units. The Draft EIA report has been prepared in accordance with the Terms of References (ToR) issued by MoEF vide letter no. No.J-13012/114/2011-IA.II (T) dated 28th December 2011. EIA for the proposed project has been carried out by TATA Consulting Engineers Ltd., which is accredited by NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education and Training), Quality Council of India (QCI).