NTPC has often been criticized for lassitude when it comes to on-time commissioning of its projects. However, if the power major is to be believed, its performance is not as bad as claimed by its critics.- During a presentation at the fourth meeting of the committee of Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) on time and cost overruns in implementation of Central sector projects, NTPC has asserted that out of 35 units of 500 MW, each, commissioned till date, 26 have been commissioned within the stipulated time schedule.
- Out of the remaining nine units, six units are in the Eastern region, including Farakka, Kahalgaon and Talcher TPP. Law and order issues, insurgency problems, and infrastructure constraints have been cited as the major culprits for delays, especially in the Eastern region.
- The following are the other major factors causing cost and time overruns at few of its projects, as cited by the company:
- Limited number of players in Balance of Plants (BOP), particularly DM Plant, PT Plant, AHP Plant, Chimney, NDCT cooling tower, etc.
- Inadequate infrastructure, particularly roads, for transportation of heavy equipment consignments
- Shortage of skilled manpower
- Delay in supplies from BHEL due to its limited capacity
- Dispute on contractual issues.
- Delay in main plant civil works due to slow progress of works by contractors.
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