The Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company (MPPGCL) is likely to begin work
on the Phase II of Singaji thermal power project in Khandwa district once
environmental clearances have been received. The Phase II comprises of two units
of 660 MW each and is to cost Rs 6,500 crore.
The first phase of 2x600 MW capacity is expected to be completed by 2012. The
total land requirement of the project is 1,232 ha of which 1,163 ha have already
been acquired. Phase I entails a cost of Rs 6,750 crore. Of the total, Rs 5,200
crore debt portion will be obtained from various banks and financial
institutions. The state government will contribute the rest 20 per cent (Rs
1,300 crore) as share capital.
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