Concerned over the delay in the execution of its 1,980 MW North Karanpura super thermal power project (STPP), NTPC has urged the Ministry of Power (MoP) to expeditiously settle its differences with the coal ministry over an appropriate site for the massive project. The Ministry of Coal (MoC) has asked that the project be relocated, as the site proposed at the moment is allegedly rich in coal reserves.- While the present location, in the Chatra district of Jharkhand, is reportedly in accordance with a decision taken jointly by NTPC, Coal India Limited (CIL), Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) and CMPDIL, the coal ministry is seemingly having second thoughts.
- Besides, NTPC has already reduced the land requirement for the project, from the original 2,306 acres, to 1,550 acres and, subsequently, to 970 acres, concessions that have, however, failed to move the ministry.
- In light of these facts, NTPC has requested the MoP to take a final call on the matter, only pending resolution of which the company can commence with award of various contracts for the project.
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