🌟 Milestone Achieved in Power Generation! 🌍
Here is what we know:
👉Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to dedicate to the Nation and lay the foundation stone for key power projects, marking a significant leap in India's energy landscape.
🏭 Projects Inaugurated:
👉NTPC Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station (2x800 MW): Located in Sundargarh district, Odisha, this pit-head Power Station utilizes highly efficient Supercritical Technology. It contributes low-cost power to states like Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Sikkim.
👉NSPCL Rourkela PP-II Expansion Project (1x250 MW): A joint venture of NTPC and SAIL, this project supports the reliable power supply for the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), a vital element for economic growth.
🏗️ Foundation Stone Laid:
👉NTPC Talcher Thermal Power Project, Stage-III (2x660 MW): With a total investment of Rs 28,978 Crore, this project, based in Angul district, Odisha, utilizes Ultra Super Critical Technology. It replaces the old TTPS plant and will have three times the capacity. The plant's benefits extend to Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Assam, providing low-cost power.
💚 Environmental Features:
👉The Talcher Thermal Power Project emphasizes modern environmental aspects, including efficient electrostatic precipitator, Flue gas desulphurization, bio-mass cofiring, and covered coal storage to reduce Specific Coal Consumption and CO2 emissions.
👥 Impact on Employment and Infrastructure:
👉These projects not only create direct and indirect employment opportunities but also contribute to enhancing physical infrastructure, including roads, drainage, transportation, and communication facilities.
🤝 Community Development Initiatives:
👉NTPC actively engages in community development, supporting education, drinking water, sanitation, health, women empowerment, rural sports, etc. The establishment of a Medical College cum Hospital in Sundargarh, Odisha, underscores NTPC's commitment to holistic development.
What are your thoughts on the inauguration of the NTPC Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station and the other projects by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi?
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