On 14 May, 2013, Prithviraj Chavan, Chief Minister of Maharashtra laid the foundation stone for the fabrication plant at Bhandara, Maharashtra.
The power equipment fabrication unit estimated at Rs 500 crore is being set up by BHEL. The company is likely to commence work on the project, as soon as the land acquisition process is completed. The project is expected to start production activity within 24 months from the completion of land acquisition. The factory will be actively supported by BHEL's manufacturing unit at Trichy. BHEL's other units at Bhopal, Haridwar, Ranipet and Hyderabad will also extend full support through their fabrication works.