The Hindu Business Line : CM to dedicate Neryamangalam Power tomorrow

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: the Chief Minister, Mr V S Achuthanandan, would dedicate The 25 mw Neryamangalam extension hydel power project in Idukki district to the nation tomorrow.

The project, conceived in 2001 during the previous LDF government, was completed in a time-bound manner after a brief halt in work at a cost of Rs 45 crore, Mr A K Balan, State Power Minister said here.

The renovation of the 35 year-old 300 mw Sabarigiri hydel project was being implemented in a phased manner. The Government had effectively dealt with the recent power crisis during peak load time and there would not be any more load shedding in the State , he said.

The Government was awaiting report from the expert committee on the re-organisation of the Electricity Board as companies as directed by the Union Government and would request the Centre to give time till next year for its implementation.

Kerala would get coal from Orissa for power generation as per an agreement with a company chaired by Orissa Hydro Power Corporation chairman. The Cabinet had approved the memorandum of association, articles of association and share holding agreement with the company, the minister said. - PTI

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