Projects announced for power crisis management
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa has announced projects worth Rs. 20000 crores to help improve the power situation in the State. Of these, she has proposed a hydel power station for Rs. 7000 crores in the Nilgiris district.
Speaking at the Assembly, Ms. Jayalalithaa said, �2,000 MW underground hydel power station through `Tailrace Tunnile` at Sillahalla in Nilgiris will take 8-10 years for completion and works will be undertaken in two phases. (My) government has proposed to purchase long-term power at a cost of 1,000 MW through `Case-I` bidding for 15 years.
�Power-related infrastructure will also be strengthened and a scheme has been prepared for Rs 5,000 crore with Japanese assistance� 11 lakh new power connections will be given to consumers this year.�
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