Bhopal: Three proposed hydel projects of Narmada Valley would be assigned to National Hydro-Electric Development Corporation, a joint undertaking of Madhya Pradesh government and National Hydro Power Development Corporation. These include 20 MW Raghavpur project, 25 MW Rosara project and 20 MW Basania project, an official release said today.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Narmada Valley Development Authority presided over by Minister for Narmada Valley Development and NVDA Chairman Nagendra Singh last night. The Power Trading Company has already accorded sanction for purchase of power to be produced through these projects.

After the meeting, Singh said that cent percent exploitation of the existing hydel power generation capacity of Narmada Valley on top priority basis is the need of the hour. He said that the hydel power projects of Narmada Valley would play the most important role in getting the better of present power shortage and meeting the future requirements.

The meeting also endorsed a proposal for appointment of a quality monitor for independent enquiry of the rehabilitation works related to Narmada Valley Projects. This authority would also enquire into the cases and complaints pertaining to land acquisition and rehabilitation. Services of retired revenue officials would be taken for these works, he said.

The meeting was also informed about administrative sanction of Rs 300.68 lakh for survey of Upper Budhner project in Dindori district, Rs 408.45 lakh for Ataria project in Jabalpur district, Rs 706.15 lakh for Shershakkar Macharwa project in Narsinghpur district and Rs 302.23 lakh for survey of Dudhi project in Hoshangabad district.

Source : PTI