Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves Ghatampur UP thermal power project

Q.  CCEA granted approval to set up a 1980 MW thermal power project in which part of UP?
- Published on 25 Jul 16

a. Mirzapur
b. Ghatampur
c. Lucknow
d. Bareilly

ANSWER: Ghatampur
 
CCEA has approved the 1980 MW thermal power project in UP’s Ghatampur at a cost of INR 17237 crore including interest during a construction component of INR 3202.42 crore.
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  • Pachwara south coal block in Jharkhand has been allowed for meeting coal requirements of this project.
  • CCEA also cleared proposal of Ambuja cements to acquire 24 percent stake in Holcim India, permitting Swiss major Lafarge Holcim to enhance its India footprint.

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