expansion of transmission system of nlc-ii

Wednesday, December 29, 2004

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the investment of Rs.691.83 crore including an IDC (Interest During Construction) component of Rs.41.35 crore for the Expansion Project of Transmission System associated with Neyveli Lignite Corporation(NLC)-II. The project would be completed within 35 months from the date of commencement.

The transmission project would facilitate evacuation of power from NLC-II expansion (2 x 250 MW) project and further dispersal to various beneficiaries of Southern region.