The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) is planning hydel proposals in Darjeeling and pumped storage schemes in Purulia.
The WBSEDCL has launched a detailed survey and project report for Turga Pumped Storage project (1,000 MW) and Bandhu Pumped Storage project (900 MW) in the Ayodha Hills area of Purulia district. DPR for both the schemes are likely to be completed by 2014-15.
Meanwhile, in the Darjeeling district, DPR preparation activities are in the final stages of completion for 84 MW Teesta Intermediate State and 81 MW Teesta Low Dam project. This apart, studies and preliminary investigation are on to identify the conventional hydro power potential of North Bengal and South Bengal rivers.