NTPC is taking over the Raghunathpur project of DVC, once the powerhouse of the east with a capacity of 5,800 mw end due to years of bad management. A meeting has been scheduled of NTPC and DVC managements on the terms and conditions for taking over the project located in Purulia district of Bengal.
There are 2 phase of development- The first phase has two units of 600 mw each, while the second phase consists of two units of 660 mw. Only one unit of first phase is operational. The second unit is not working because of the absence of infrastructure for water and coal supply.
NTPC is expected to come in with money and project skill. It recently took over the Patratu plant in Jharkhand and revamped the Kanti plant in Bihar.
About DVC
- DVC was set up under a special Act with the aim of controlling the wild and erratic Damodar flowing through West Bengal and Jharkhand.
- Headquarters: Kolkata
- Founded: July 7, 1948
About NTPC
- It is an Indian Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, engaged in the business of generation of electricity and allied activities.
- It is ranked 424th in in the Forbes Global 2000 for 2014
- Foundation : November 1975
- Headquarters : New Delhi
Abbreviations:
NTPC: National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
DVC: Damodar Valley corporation
