28 mini power plants to produce 400 MW
Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, November 23
Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today said the state was all set to produce 400 MW of power from 28 mini plants with an installed capacity of 10 to 15 MW each. The plants would be commissioned by 2010.

He also said that besides the completion of three thermal plants at Goindwal Sahib, Talwandi Sabo and Rajpura, the Punjab Government was exploring non-renewable sectors to tap power.

He said that apart from providing value for agricultural residue to farmers, these plants would help generate power for the state.

This was stated by the Deputy Chief Minister during the inauguration of the 55th National School Games at the local Guru Gobind Singh Stadium. He said three plants had been commissioned in the Malwa region while the remaining 25 would start generation by the end of next year.

Sukhbir Badal said the bid of Larsen and Tourbo for the Rajpura thermal plant had been finalised. “With the coming up of the Rajpura plant, the state will be power surplus”, he added.