ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION REPORT
2011 - 12
KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD Vydyuthi Bhavanam, Pattom PalaceP.O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 Phone: 0471 – 2514610 Web: www.kseb.in e-mail:
[email protected],
[email protected]
Printing : St. Joseph’s Press, Trivandrum -14.
PREFACE
It is my pleasure to present the 55th Annual Administration Report of Kerala State Electricity Board, for the year ending 31st March 2012, yet another year of fruitful performance by KSEB. The installed capacity to the tune of 15.20 MW has been added to the system by the commissioning of Ranni-Perinad SHEP (4 MW), 2 units of 0.60 MW each at Agali (IPP) (1.20 MW) and M/s Philips Carbon Black Ltd. Co-generation plant (IPP) (10 MW) during the year and thereby enhancing the total installed capacity of the power system to 2874.79 MW. The transmission network was strengthened by adding 87.92 circuit km of EHT lines, commissioning of three 110 kV and seven 33 kV substations. Proactive power management has ensured that the consumers ofthe State had to face minimum load restrictions. Voltage and frequency of the power system were maintained within the specified limits. To ensure quality power to the consumers, efficiency of the distribution network was enhanced by adding 2572.24 km of 11kV lines, 4089 km of LT lines and 4375 distribution transformers. T& D loss was reduced to 15.65% during 2011-12 from 16.09% in the previous year, in line with the efforts of reducing the loss by about 2 % every year. To ensure the safety of lives and equipments, a Safety Management System was initiated. To facilitate better service, e-payment facility was introduced to all the HT/ EHT consumers. As part of the R-APDRP (Restructured - Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme), efforts are on to implement IT projects in the organisation. In addition, HT/ EHT billing system, ARU Accounting System (SARAS) and Human Resource Information System (HRIS) were successfully implemented. In order to boost the performance and to create a healthy competition, Excellence Awards were instituted for the best performing offices for their overall performance during the year 2010-11 and the awards were distributed by the Honourable Minister for Electricity, Kerala. I wish to express my gratitude to the Government of Kerala, Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Kerala State Planning Board and to the Board Members for their wholehearted support and encouragement. I place on record, myappreciation for the contribution made by the officers and employees atall levels, and thank them for their hard work, co-operation and support.
Thiruvananthapuram
M. Sivasankar, IAS
Date: 07-12-2012
Chairman KSEB
CONTENTS 1.
Management ...............................................................................................................
07
2.
Performance of the Board ............................................................................................
11
3.
Generation Profit Centre ..............................................................................................
16
4.
Transmission Profit Centre ..........................................................................................
25
5.
Distribution Profit Centre .............................................................................................
27
6.
MIS, IT and Safety Wing .............................................................................................
30
7.
Corporate Planning ......................................................................................................
34
8.
Supply Chain Management .........................................................................................
43
9.
Human Resource Management ...................................................................................
45
10.
Commercial & Tariff .....................................................................................................
50
11.
Law Wing ....................................................................................................................
56
12.
Finance & Accounts ....................................................................................................
57
13.
Budget 2012– 13 ........................................................................................................
58
14.
Internal Audit ...............................................................................................................
60
15.
Vigilance & Security.. ..................................................................................................
63
16.
Annexures ...................................................................................................................
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KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD
1. MANAGEMENT The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is a statutory body constituted under Section (5) of Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948. It has a seven member Board headed by the Chairman/ Special Officer, which takes management decisions and reviews and evaluatesthe operations of the organization. Apart from providing infrastructure to all developmental activities in theState, the Board fulfils the social responsibility of providing electricity to vast majority of households in the State, at an affordable cost. The Board met eleven times to transact various businesses during 2011-12. 1.1 In consistence with the State Power Policy, the Board has been functionally organized into three
business entities namely Generation Profit Centr e (GPC), Transmission Profit Centre (TPC) and Distribution Profit Centre (DPC) with a Corporate Office for co-ordination. After the enactment of Elect ricity Act, 2003, KSEB has been functioning asthe State Transmission Utility (STU) and a licensee w.e.f. 10.12.2004 under section 172(a) of the Electricity Act, 2003 with mutual agreement between the State Government and the Central Government. 1.2 The Central Government agreed for such continuation of KSEB as a State Transmission Utility and
Licensee only up to 24.09.2008. Hence, in exercise of thepowers conferred under sub-sections (1), (2), (5), (6) and (7) of Section 131 and Section 133 ofthe Electricity Act 2003, the Government of Kerala issued a notification vide G.O. (MS) No.37/2008/PD dated th25 September 2008 for the vesting of functions, properties, interests, rights, obligations and liabilities of the Kerala State ElectricityBoard in the State Government and re--vesting thereof by the State Government in corporate a entity and also for the transfer of personnel of the Board to the corporate entity and for determining the terms and conditions on which such transfers and vesting shall be made. Accordingly, with effect from 25.09.2008 all thefunctions, properties and allinterests, rights in properties, all rights and liabilities of the Board are vested in the State Government. All these functions and undertakings of the Board as vested in Government had to be re-vested in a Company to be incorporated as a fully owned Government Company under theCompanies Act, 1956. A company named ‘Kerala State Electricity Board Limited’ has been incorporated onth 14 January 2011for re-vesting the assets and liabilities of KSEB.Steps for obtaining Certificate of Commencement of Business for the company are being taken. The Comptroller & Auditor General of India has appointed a statutory auditor for the company. Four meetings of the Board of Directors ofthe company were held during 2011-12. Various statutory filings as per Companies Act were made to the Registrar of Companies. 1.3 The Board has appointed M/s. PFC Consulting Ltd., a Govt. of India Undertaking, as consultant for
assisting KSEB in the restructuring process. The consultant has prepared a draft transfer scheme for the re-vesting, which is under consideration of the Government. In line with the Government decision not to unbundle KSEB, the proposal given by the consultant isfor re-vesting the assets and liabilities of the Board in a single Company and creating three separate Strategic Business Unitshin wit the Company for Generation, Transmission and Distribution functions. The consultant has also given suggestions for the financial restructuring of the Board including cleaning up of balance sheet, opening balance sheet for the new Company, proposals funding the pension and other benefits of the Since up thetodraft th transfer scheme is yetfor to be finalized, the Government has extended the employees, time limit for etc. re-vesting 30 June 2012.
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1.4
MEMBERS OF THE MANAGING COMMITTEE OF KSE BOARD
1.
Chairman/SpecialOfficer
1. Sri. V. P. Joy, IAS (01.04.2011 – 19.09.2011) 2. Sri. T. M. Manoharan, IFS (19.09.2011 – 31.03.2012) Sri.S.Venugopal
2.
Member(Finance)
3.
Member (Transmission & Distribution) 1. Sri. K. Asokan (01.04.2011 – 31.05.2011) 2. Sri. C. K. Dayapradeep (31.05.2011 – 01.09.2011)
4.
Member(Generation)
1. Sri.K.Radhakrishnan (01.04.2011 – 31.05.2011) 2. Smt. Annamma John (31.05.2011 – 31.08.2011)
5.
Member(Distribution)
Sri.C.K.Dayapradeep (01.09.2011 – 31.03.2012)
6.
Member (Generation – Projects)
Smt. Annamma John (01.09.2011 – 31.03.2012)
7.
Member(Transmission & G eneration – Operation)
Sri.M.MuhammedAliRawther (01.09.2011 – 31.03.2012)
8.
Member(Ex-Officio)
1. Dr.A.K.Dubey,IAS Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department. (01.04.2011 – 24.08.2011) 2. Sri. V. P. Joy, IAS Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department (24.08.2011 – 31.03.2012)
9.
Member(Ex-Officio)
1. Dr.S.Subbiah,IAS Principal Secretary to Government, Power Department (01.04.2011 –11.08.2011). 2. Sri. Pradeep Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Power Department (11.08.2011 – 31.03.2012).
10.
Member(Non-Official)
1. Sri. M.V. Jayarajan (01.04.2011 – 18.05.2011) 2. Adv. B. Babu Prasad (09.06.2011 – 31.03.2012) 8
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PROFIT CENTRES
1.5.1 GENERATION PROFIT CENTRE
The Member (Generation – Projects) heads the projects under const ruction and is assisted by three Chief Engineers and the four Deputy Chief Engineers with full powers ofChief Engineer. •
Chief Engineer (Civil Construction - S outh)
•
Chief Engineer (Civil - Investigation & Planning)
•
Chief Engineer (Civil- Dam Safety)
• •
Deputy Chief Engineer with full powers of Chief Engineer, Civil Circle, Kothamangalam Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil Construction – North) with full powers of Chief Engineer, Kozhikode
•
Deputy Chief Engineer (Designs) with full powers of Chief Engineer
•
Project Manager (Deputy Chief Engineer with full powers of Chief Engineer), Pallivasal Extension Scheme
The Member (Transmission & Generation - Operation) heads the generation projects under operation and is assisted by Chief Engineer (Generation) and Chief Engineer (Projects El ectrical Designs). 1.5.1.1 GPC operates and maintains 29hydroelectric generating stations, 2 thermal power plants and the
wind farm at Kanjikode. Renovation, modernization and up-rating works of the hydroelectric projects are also being carried out. Investigation, planning and design of all hydroelectric projects, land acquisition matters connected with various hydel projects, work connect ed with the environmental aspects of generation schemes, safety and maintenance of dams and connected structures,construction work of allhydroelectric and thermal projects come under the Profit Centre. Other activities include construction and maintenance of various office buildings, fabrication of line materials for distribution, yard structures for substations and accessories for hydraulic structures. 1.5.2 TRANSMISSION PROFIT CENTRE
Member (Transmission & Generation - Operation) heads the Transmission Profit Centre (TPC). Three Chief Engineers, as shown below, manage the operations of TPC. • Chief Engineer (Transmission - North) • Chief Engineer (Transmission - South) • Chief Engineer (Transmission - System Operation) 1.5.2.1 TPC manages the construction, operation and maintenance of EHT substations and transmission
lines and the supply of power to EHT consumers. TPC is responsible for implementation of transmission loss reduction programmes and co-ordinating activities for system development with other sectors of the Board. TPC has absolute control over all load dispatch activities, with full responsibility for real time management and matters pertaining to protection system and communication system. Scheduling of generation, scheduling of annual maintenance, import of power from independent power producers and central generating stations are managed by this Centre. Other important activities include monitoring of daily system statistics, implementing policy matters related to merit-order dispatching, communication planning, networking of computers and co-ordination of activit ies under the system operation circles. 1.5.3 DISTRIBUTION PROFIT CENTRE
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• Chief Engineer (Distribution - North) • Chief Engineer (Distribution - Central) • Chief Engineer (Distribution - South) DPC controls distribution ofelectrical energy in theState, construction, operation and maintenance of distribution network including 11 kV lines, LT lines, distribution transformers and other allied installations. Works under MP LAD/MLA LAD/ Kerala Development Scheme are also undertaken by DPC. •
Chief Engineer (Projects) & Safety Commissioner, under the Member (Transmission & Generation – Operation) and Member (Distribution), manages the MIS & IT wing act ivities and safety aspects of KSEB.
1.6
CORPORATE OFFICE
Corporate office manages thecorporate affairs ofthe Board. Financialmanagement, corporate planning, legal affairs, reforms, human resources management, tariff and commercial matters are some of the key functions carried out by the Corporate Office. Heads of Departments of the Corporate Office functioning under the direct supervision of the Chairman are as follows: • Legal Adviser & Disciplinary Enquiry Officer • Chief Engineer (Corporate Planning) • Chief Engineer (HRM) • Chief Vigilance Officer • Secretary 1.6.1 Member (Finance) exercises control over the financial management, internal audit, tariff and commercial
aspects of the Board and is assisted by the following Heads of Departments: • Chief Engineer (Commercial & Tariff) • Chief Engineer (Supply Chain Management) • FinancialAdvisor • Chief Internal Auditor • Special Officer (Revenue) 1.6.2 The Secretary is the authorised representative of the Board for general administration and legal
matters and is assisted by, • Regional Personnel Officer • Public Relations Officer • Resident Engineer, New Delhi 1.7 The organisation chart of Kerala State Electricit y Board as on 31.03.2012 is shown inAnnexure - 1A.
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2.
PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD - AN OVERVIEW
Electricity sector in the country is now in a transition phase. The Electricity Act, 2003 was enacted to replace the ElectricitySupply Act, 1948 with the primary goal to improve the efficiencyand quality of power sector services. KSE Board has been taking several initiatives to improve its physical and financial performances during the past several years,and even well before the enactment ofthe Electricity Act, 2003. The consistent efforts have started yielding commendable results.
2.1 PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE 2.1.1 A gist of various activities carried out in the generation, transmission and distribution sectors during
the recent years are given in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1 Physical Performance during lastfive years Particulars
AdditionduringtheYears 2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
(a) GENERATION Capacityadditions(MW)
5.0
34.5
22.4
112.6
15.2
(b) TRANSMISSION EHT substation (no.)
16
18
25
EHTlines(circuitkm)
108
176
266.468
No.ofconsumers(lakh)
4.82
4.45
LTlines(circuitkm)
8128
7636
HTlines(circuitkm)
1807
No.ofdistributiontransformers
2553
10
10
136.09
87.92
4.48
4.42
4.13
7838
6928.69
4089
3018
3398
3644.67
2572.24
4109
5790
5800
4375
(c) DISTRIBUTION
2.1.2 AT & C LOSS REDUCTION
The Board has been able to achieve significant reduction of losses in the system by replacement of faulty meters and electromechanical meters by electronic meters, strengthening anti-theft activities, system improvement schemes, energy audit, etc. The total system loss in 2003-04 was 27.44 %, which has been reduced to 15.65 % towards the end of 2011-12. The financial impact of T& Dloss reduction is given in Table 2.2.
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Table 2.2. Impact of T&D loss reduction
Energy sold (MU)
Totalenergy inputto KSEB System(MU)
2003-04
8910.80
12280.87
27.44
2004-05
9384.40
12504.79
2005-06
10269.80
13331.09
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
11331.00 12049.90 12414.32 13971.09 14547.90
2011-12
15980.53
Year
T&D Loss(%)
Extentof reduction(%) Yearly
Cumulative
24.95
2.49
22.96
1.99
14427.97 15065.15 15293.51 16978.03 17337.78
21.47 20.02 18.83 17.71 16.09
18946.29
15.65
Impactofloss reduction(estimate) Savings (MU)
Amount ( inCrore)
2.49
311.37
108.98
4.48
597.23
209.03
1.49 1.45 1.19 1.12 1.62
5.97 7.42 8.61 9.73 11.35
861.35 1117.83 1316.77 1651.96 1967.84
301.47 391.24 460.87 578.19 688.74
0.44
11.79
2233.77
781.82
KSEB has been taking earnest and sincere efforts to reduce the T&D losses over the year and achieved a loss reduction of 11.79 % during the period from 2003-04 to 2011-12. It may be observed that increase in requirement of energy could partially be met by wayof T&D loss reduction instead of resorting to purchase of costly energy. It is estimated that, there is a saving to the tune of 781.82 crore @ average power purchase rate of 3.47 per unit for the year 2011-12 alone.
2.2
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
2.2.1 Restricted borrowing and reduced liabilities
As may be seen from the Table 2.3, by restricting the fresh borrowings and repaying the debts promptly, the Board has substantially reduced the outstanding debts over the period. in Crore
Table 2.3 Outstanding loan liabilities
Loan Outstanding (OB)
Loan Received
Repayment
Closing Balance (CB)
Increase over Previous Year
2002-03
4771.9
1380.25
1057.99
5094.16
322.26
597.88
-7.01
2003-04
5094.16
2013.39
1751.9
5355.65
261.49
622.16
24.28
2004-05
5355.65
582.15
1396.48
4541.32
-814.3
549.55
-73.29
2005-06
4541.32
379.44
1207.15
3713.62
-827.7
478.91
-70.64
2006-07
3713.62
41.09
1256.19
2498.52
-1215.09
329.67
-149.24
2007-08
2498.52
3.08
644.88
1856.72
-641.8
244.53
-85.14
2008-09
1856.72
94.49
850.85
1100.37
-756.35
164.01
-80.52
Year
Interest due for payment
Increase in interest over previous year
2009-10
1100.37
991.98
682.86
1409.49
309.12
123.03
-40.98
2010-11
1409.49
1778.53
2121.52
1066.5
-342.99
115.77
-7.26
2011-12 (Prov.)
1066.50
1380.26
1090.42
1356.34
289.84
104.77
-11.00
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2.2.2 Reduction in interest payment
The Board has substantially reduced the interest burden by taking fresh borrowings from least cost sources and reduction in cost ofraising finance by way of dispensing with Government guarantee, upfront payments, commitment charges, etc. 2.2.3 Revenue from sale of powe r
The Table 2.4 shows the revenue earned bythe Board from sale of power and other income. Table 2.4
Sl No. Particulars 1
2006-07
2007-08
11331
12050
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
12414.32 13971.09
14547.90
15980.53
Energy sold (MU) To the consumers with in theState
2
Out side the state (surplusenergysale)
1046.89
1346.76
Totals ale
12377.9
13396.76
463.33
76.66
12877.65 14047.75
130.24
201.10
14678.14
16181.63
Income FromTariff( Crore)
4009.7
4696.95
4893.02
4747.17
5198.52
5593.02
Nontariff( Crore)
406.47
438.89
456.79
436.69
496.91
450.90
Total( Crore)
4416.17
5135.84
5349.81
5183.86
5695.43
6043.92
The increase in revenue from tariff and non-tariff inc ome in 2011-12 is mainly due to a. Increase in the sale of energy. b. Sale of power to other utilities at competitive rates. c. Effecting disconnection/ dismantling and RR action against defaulters for improving revenue realization. d. Reducing the commercial losses by replacement of faulty and sluggish meters by electronic meters. e. Conducting special revenue recovery adalats. f.
One time settlement option to settle long pending arrears of electricity charges.
g. Tapping the non-tariff income sources. h. Intensification of anti power theft activities. i.
Prudent planning of generation so as to get maximum advantage of UI.
2.2.4 REVENUE GAP As per CERC norms, the revenue gap for 2011-12 has been calculated by taking 15.5% rate of return on equity.
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Table 2.5 Revenue Gap
Crore Income Year
Tariff
Nontariff
Total
Total Expenditure
Revenue Gap
2003-04
2756.09
304.66
3060.75
4068.18
-1007.43
2004-05
2917.36
339.65
3257.01
3599.77
-342.76
2005-06
3367.30
325.43
3692.73
3837.32
-144.58
2006-07
4009.70
406.47
4416.17
4558.40
-142.23
2007-08
4696.95
438.89
5135.84
5227.13
-91.29
2008-09
4893.02
456.79
5349.82
6098.99
-749.17
2009-10
4747.17
436.69
5183.86
6411.37
-1227.51
2010-11
5198.52
496.91
5695.43
6925.06
-1229.63
2011-12
5593.02
450.90
6043.92
7978.04
-1934.13
The average cost of supplyper unit, revenue realization and the gap aregiven in Table 2.6. Table 2.6 Comparison of per unit cost of supply and realization ( /kWh)
Particulars 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 1 Average cost ofsupply 4.57 2 Average revenue realized Gap=1-2
3.43 1.14
3.84
3.47 0.37
3.52
3.39 0.13
3.68
3.9
3.57 0.11
3.83 0.07
2008-09 4.74
4.15 0.58
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 4.56
4.71
3.69 0.87
5.44
3.88 0.83
4.12 1.32
2.2.5 COMPARISONOF EXPENSESAND REVENUE
Comparison of the various components of expenditure over the lastfive years is given inAnnexure – 2A and the comparison of the item wise expense to the total expenditure is given in Annexure – 2B. An abstract of the revenue expenditure is shown inAnnexure – 2C.
2.3 MEASURES TAKEN TO IMPROVE CONSUMER SATISFACTION 2.3.1 CONSTITUTION OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR DISTRIBUTION PROFIT CENTRE
Board has constituted an Advisory Committee for Distribution Profit Centre for evaluating various proposals on simplification of procedures and improving of performance of the Distribution Wing that are received from various field officers and consumers. The committee, after in-depth analysis of core issues makes comprehensive suggestions to the Board within the stipulated time. Some of the Board Orders & Circulars issued during this period based on recommendation of Distribution advisory Committee include uniform guidelines for pole numbering and consumer indexing, introduct ion of Voluntary Disclosure Scheme for regularising unauthorised additional load of consumers, introduction of Uniform Labour Data, standardisation of formats of Complaint Register, AF (General) Register, HT Interruption Register, LT Interruption Register, OYEC (Service Connection) Register, OYEC (Line Extension Works) Register and Disconnection & Reconnection Register maintained in Electrical Sections, relaxation to consumers in Industrial Development Areas from installing separate transformers and guidelines (clarifications) for effecting service connections.
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2.3.2 STEPS TAKEN FOR STANDARDISATION AND SIMPLIFICATIONOF PROCEDURES
The Board on 18.08.2011 issued orders to effect service connection for construction of residential buildings in Panchayats based on recent land tax receipt (issued within one year) or possession certificate (issued within six months) subject to conditions. 2.3.3 TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE
For minimizing the supply interruption, effective utilization of transmission capacity (lines as well as substations), system improvement and to ensure proper co-operation between the Distribution and Transmission wings, Board has constituted a Circle level Co-ordination Committee of Transmission and Distribution wings vide B.O. (FM) No. 869/2008 (DPCIII/T&DCC/2008-09) dated 05.04.2008. Forty-four meetings were conducted inthe State during 2011-12. 2.3.4 KUTTANADU PACKAGE
The present electrical distribution network system in Kuttanadu area was constructed 50 years ago and regular maintenance works were not carried out during the past due to many reasons.Major portion of this area is below the sea level and is in waterlogged condition. Occurrence of floods is common. Considering the fact that the present network poses threat to human beings and animals, Board had accorded “in principle” sanction for carrying out renovation of lines and other structures under six Electrical Sections (viz. Edathua, Champakulam, Mancombu, Thakazh y, Kainakary and Kidangara) in Kuttanadu area at an estimated cost of 42.30 crore,as a remedial measurefor avoiding accidents andimproving system stability, in three phases as proposed by Deputy Chief Engineer, Electrical Circle, Alappuzha. The work is progressing. During firstand second phases of the project, works amounting to 11.95 croreand 17.85 crore had been completed. FromAugust 2011 to March 2012, in the third phase of the package, works amounting 8.40 Crore has been carried out. 2.3.5 ONE TIME SETTLEMENT SCHEME
Consequent to the “100 DaysProgramme” announced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, the Board vide B.O (FB) (Genl) No.1588/2011 (DPC1/5/OTS/2011) dated 24.06.2011 allowed settlement of outstanding arrears up to 30.09.2011 @ 3% interest for one time payment or @ 6% interest in 10 equal monthly installments for re-opening/ for final settlement of cl osed industrial units and extended the scheme to HT & EHT consumers also. The Board vide B.O (FB) (Genl) No. 2878/2011 (DPC1/5/OTS/2011) dated 14.12.2011 extended the One Time Settlement Scheme up to 31.03.2012. Penal interest accrued on arrears can be reduced to 9%, if the consumer is readyto clear all the arrears in one time and to 15 % if the consumer is ready to clear the rd arrears in six monthly installments (1/3 arrears should be collected as 1st instalment). Further, the Board vide B.O(FB)(Genl) No.387/2012 (DPC1/OTS-Special Scheme/2012) dated 17.02.2012 introduced a special scheme ot settle long pending arrears ofEHT, HT & LT consumers for the period from 01.02.2012 to 31.03.2012. After remittance of the principal amount the penal interest will be reduced to 5% for settlement. Settlement of outstanding arrears of interest @ 3% will be allowed for reopening/ for final settleme nt of closed Industrial units . The penal interest of Government Departments will be at the rate of 3% provided they remit the principal amount in advance. 2.3.6 100 % ELECTRIFICATION SCHEMES
Four Districts Palakkad, Ernakulam, Alappuzha and Thrissur were declared fully electrified during March 2011. A total of 87 Assembly Constituencies including the o c nstituencies in these four districts were declared fully electrified.
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GENERATION PROFIT CENTRE
As on 31.03.2012, KSEB has 29 Hydro Electric Power Plants, 2 Thermal Power Plants and 1 Wind Farm with a total installed capacity of 2240.43 MW in operation. Rebuilding of Unit #4 (after the accident on 16.05.2008) at Sabarigiri HEP is in progress. The Unit is expected to be in service from December 2012. Special maintenance unit #2 Idamalayar power station is also in progress. Details of commissioned projectsofasgenerating on 31.03.2012 areingiven inAnnexure-3A. 3.1
GENERATION
3.1.1 The total generation and consumptionof electrical energy during 2011-12 is given in Table 3.1. Table 3.1
I
KSEB’s own generating stations a Hydel
8058.01 MU
b Thermal
290.70 MU
c Wind
2.03 MU
Total of I (including auxiliary)
8350.74MU
II
Independentpowerproducers(IPP)
715.66MU
III
Captivepowerproducers(CPP)
*88.70MU
IV
Import(CGS,UI,Traders,etc.)
10555.02MU
NetSystemInputEnergy
18946.29MU
The monthly generation of electricity from the above schemes is shown in Annexure - 3B. 3.1.2 The maximum demand for the year 2011-12 was 3348 MW, recorded on 19.03.2012 and the highest consumption of 63.4515 MU wasrecorded on 21.03.2012. The internal generation of electricity was 8350.74 MU excluding electricity generation from IPPs and CPPs. Net import of electricity was 9927.20 MU. The generation, import and consumption details during the year are shown in Annexure - 3C.
3.2 POWER PROJECTS UNDER IMPLEMENTATION 3.2.1 HYDEL PROJECTS UNDER DIRECT EXECUTI ON BY KSEB
The following schemes are under direct execution by KSEB: 3.2.1.1 PALLIVASAL EXTENSION SCHEME (2 X 30 MW - 164.9 M U)
Pallivasal Extension Scheme envisages the efficient utilization of available water at Ramaswamy Iyer Head works, Munnar, by diverting water through a new water conductor system for power generation in the existing Pallivasal powerhouse and the proposed powerhouse to be located near the existing one. The work 16 ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION REP
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was awarded to M/s ESSAR-DEC-CPPLConsortium on 30.09.2006 at anagreed PAC of 268.01 crores. The work was started on 09.03.2007 and is progressing. 52.21% of Civil works, 75.51% of Mechanical Works and 46.35% of Electrical Works have been completed. Overal l progress is 57.77% as on 31.03.2012. Power tunnel work, erections of penstock and accessories, etc.are in progress. Issued dispatch clearance for all E&M equipments. The projectis expected to be completed by December 2013. 3.2.1.2 RANNI-PERUNAD (MANIYAR TAIL RACE) SHEP (4 MW - 16.73 MU)
The Ranni-Perunad Small Hydro Project isa run- off river scheme in river Kakkad of Pamba Basinthat envisages the development of power by utilizing the tailrace water from Maniyar Power House (operated by M/s Carborundum Universal Ltd.). The work was awarded to M/s KBL-KCEL-Aryacon Consortium for a contract amount of 3084.32 lakh. Unit #1 & Unit# 2 were synchronized to 11kV line on 12.01.2012 & 03.01.2012 and power generation has been started. Project was commissioned by the Hon’ble Minister on 16.02.2012. 3.2.1.3 THOTTIYAR HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT (40 MW – 99 MU)
The scheme envisages the construction of a diversion weir across the Thottiyar (Deviar) river, a tributary of Periyar in Idukki District and construction of powerhouse having capacity of 40 MW (1 x 30 + 1 x10) with water conducting system anda bridge across river Periyar to the proposed powerhouse. Agreement for the implementation of the scheme was executed on 22.12.2008 with M/s CPPL-CHONGQING consortium at an agreed amount of 144 crore and work was commenced on 16.01.2009. A total of 4.813 Ha forestland is required for the project, of which stage I and II clearance was obtained for 3.8134 Ha forest land and this land was handed over to the Board and leaseagreement was executed. Stage I clearance was obtained for an additional extent of 0.9996 Ha of forestland. Weir excavation & excavation of approach channel and powerhouse are in progress. 9.99% of Civil works have been completed and overall progress is 5.71%. Issued dispatch clearance for all E&M equipments. The project is expected to be completed by August 2014. 3.2.1.4 SENGULAM AUGMENTATION SCHEME (85 MU)
The Scheme envisages diversion of water from Western Kallar river through a 6.739 km tunnel to Sengulam reservoir for augmenting the power generation at Sengulam Powerhouse by 85 MU. The project consists of construction of a diversion tunnel having a length of 6739.435m, construction of a small weir at Kallar river and constructi on of an exit channel having a length of 360m. The work of was awarded to. Sasi Dr Eloor – UNIDEC JOINT VENTURE, at their quoted rate of 4165.67 lakh and the work was started on 06.07.2009. Diversion Tunnel driving from exit area was started on 24.05.2010, 1312m com pleted. Overall Progress achieved 21.57%. The project is expected to be completed by December 2013. 3.2.1.5 VILANGAD SHEP (7.5 MW– 22.63 MU)
Vilangad SHEP is a run-off the river scheme with an installed capacity of 7.5 MW and 23.63 MU power generations annually, located in Vaniyam Puzha and Kavidi Puzha tributary of Mahe Puzha. The project involves construction of 2weirs, one across Vaniyam puzha at Panoth and the other across Kavidipuzha at Valuk. The Contractor M/s. Poulose George – FMEPL Consortium hasstarted the work at an agreed PAC of 5948 lakh. The work was started on 23.03.2010. Issued dispatch clearance for all E&M equipments. Supply of E&M machinery commenced. Overall physical progress is 51.26 %. 3.2.1.6 CHATHANKOTTUNADA-II SHEP (6 MW– 14.76 MU)
Chathankottunda II SHEP is a run off the river scheme in Kuttiyadi river basin. The project is in Kavilampara Panchayath, Vadakara Taluk of Kozhikode District. It is proposed to utilize the flow from Poothamapara and Karingad streams, both being the tributaries of Kuttiady river by construction of diversion weirs and diverting water through separate open contour canals to a common forebay and then though a penstockhe topower t house to generate power of 14.76MU per annum using 3turbines of 2 MW capacity each. 17 ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION REP
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The work was awarded to Coramandal Infrastructure Pvt. Limited – Coramandel Energy Pvt. Ltd., Boving Fouress Pvt. Ltd. Consortiumat an agreed PAC of 4536 lakh. The agreement was executed on 04.03.2010 and the work was commenced on 06.03.2010. The overall progress is 5.78%. 3.2.1.7 CHIMMONY SMALL HYDROELECTRIC SCHEME(2.5 MW-6.7 MU)
The scheme proposes to utiliz e the controlled release of water for irrigat ion during the summer season for power generation. Board had accorded sanction to implement the work by Thrissur Zilla Panchayat. Later the Panchayat informed their unwillingness to carryout the work.Subsequently, the Board cancelled the allotment given to the Panchayat and decided to implement the project directly by KSEB. Board accorded administrative sanctionfor the project for 23.45 crore including IDC on 06.01.2011. The civil work was awarded to M/s SIDPL-BVSR Joint venture on 05.07.2011 at an agreed PAC of 966 lakh and the work was commenced on 18.08.2011. 3.2.1.8 PORINGALKUTHU SMALL HYDROELECTRIC SCHEME (24MW-45.02 MU)
The Poringalkuthu Small HE Scheme envisages the utilization of thewater spill from Poringalkuthu reservoir by the constructio n of water conducting system of 2km length and a powerhouse with an installed capacity of 24 MW near the existingPoringalkuthu Left Bank Extension powerhouse. The scheme is located544 in acres of forestland already handed over to KSEB. Board had accorded administrativ e sanction for the implementation of the subject schemeon 22.11.2010 foran amountof 171.42 croreincluding IDC. eTnder forthe civil works of the project was invited on 30.12.2010. The work awarded to the lowest bidder M/s GVR-GMW consortium on 19.08.2011. Project work could not be commenced for want of forest clearance from MoE&F. 3.2.1.9 PEECHI (1.25 MW – 3.36 MU)
The Scheme envisages developmen t of power byutilizing the irrigation release from the Peechi Irrigation Project through the right bank canal by providing a penstock pipe branching off from the existing irrigation pipe and construction of a dam toe power house. The construction of approach road to the powerhouse is completed. The work of ‘Re-alignment of the existing irrigation pipe line’ is also completed (On Work Deposit basis with Irrigation Department). Agreement for the Main Project work was executed with M/s SILK, Thrissur on 15.07.2010 at anagreed PAC of 1041 lakh and the workwas commenced on12.11.2010. Laying of earth mat completed. Issued dispatch clearance for all E&M equipments. 44 % of Civil works and 32% of E & M works are completed. Overall physical progress is 38%. 3.2.1.10 PERUMTHENARUVI SMALL HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (6 MW- 25.77 MU)
The Perumthenaruvi Small Hydro Proj ect is a run- off river scheme in river Pamba of Pamba Basin hatt envisages the utilization of water from 442 sq.km catchment of Pamba and Azhutha rivers for electricity generation. The installed capacity ofthe project is 6 MW (2 x 3 MW) and is expected to generate 25.77 MU of energy per annum. The civil work wasawarded to M/s Paulose George Construction Company (P) Ltd. and the work started on 02.03.2012. E & M works were awarded to the lowest bidder M/s. Flovel Energies (P) Ltd and agreement has beenexecuted on 22.08.2011. 3.2.1.11 BARAPOLE SHEP (15MW – 36 MU)
Barapole Small Hydro Electric Project is a run-off the river scheme in the Barapole river, one of the river tributaries of Valapatanam basin located in Palathinkadavu, Ayyankunnu Village of Talassery Taluk in Kannur District. Thework was awarded to M/s. PGCCL on 29.09.2010 at an agreed PAC of 7394 lakh. Overall progress is 40.44%. Tender evaluation of E& M work isin progress. 3.2.1.12 KAKKAYAM SHEP (3 MW – 10.39MU)
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Station at Kakkayam. The contractor M/s. K.K. EngineeringCompany, Moovattupuzha has started the construction activities at site on 19.03.201 1 at an agreed PAC of 1633 lakh (Civil works only). Dateof completion as per agreement is 18/03/2013. Overall progressis 12%. E & M work was tendered and price bid opened and evaluation is in progress. 3.2.1.13 ANAKKAYAM SMALL HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT (7.5 MW - 22.83 MU)
This scheme is a tailrace development of the Sholayar Hydro Elect ric Project. The project component s are located in Anakkayam sub-basin of Chalakkudy basin in Thrissur district. This scheme has the advantage 3 of utilizing the assured annual release of 348.5 mm from Sholayar Power House for power generation. Board accorded revised administrative sanctionfor the execution of the scheme for an amount of 91.66 crore at 2009 price level including IDC @ 10%, considering CDM benefit and MNRE assistance. The civil work of the project was awarded to M/sValecha Engineering Ltd., Mumbai and work order was issued on 17.01.2011. The final approval from MoE&F is pending. 3.2.1.14 VELLATHOOVAL (SENGULAM TAILRACE) SCHEME (3.6MW-12.17 MU)
The scheme is a run-off river scheme proposed at downstream of the existing Sengulam Power House, across Muthirappuzha river in the Vellathooval Panchayat inIdukki District. Thelocation of powerhouse was shifted from the right bank to the left bank, modifying the length and diameter of penstock and section of weir to suit the cross section of river. Revised administrative sanction was obtained for an amount of 32.32 crore including IDC on 19.11.2010 and the civil work was awarded to lowest bidder M/s DSE Anchor structural on 30.11.2011. E& M works tendered, pre-qualification bid opened and evaluationis in progress. 3.2.1.15 CHINNAR HYDRO ELECTRICPROJECT (24 MW -76.45 MU)
Chinnar Hydro Electric Scheme is a run-off river scheme proposed for utilizing the power potential of Perinjankutty river, a major tributary of Periyar. Property survey works were completed and the finalisat ion of project layout, preliminary triangulation survey and arrangement for geological exploration works are in progress. 3.2.1.16 ATHIR APPILLY HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT (163 MW)
The scheme involves power generation by creating a reservoir inhe t Chalakkudy river by constructing a gravity dam located at 3km downstream of the existing Poringalkuthu Left Bank Powerhouse. In order to maintain the Vazhachal cascade and Athirappilly water falls, a smallpowerhouse (2 x 1.5 MW) isproposed at the toe of the Athirappilly dam, in addition to constructing a powerhouse (2 x 80 MW) at Kannankuzhi. Re-tender for the implementation of ht e work had been invited during October 2007. OP filed against the re-tender process by M/s HCC and Public Interest Litigation filed h callenging the environmental clearance is pending in the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala. The environmental clearance already granted by Ministry of Environment and Forest is now under review. Asite visit of Western Ghat Ecological ExpertPanel was held on 29.01.2011 followed by a technical session with higher officials of the Board and NGOs on thesame day. 3.2.1.17 POOZHITHODE SHEP (4.8 MW- 10.97 MU)
Poozhithode SHEP envisages development of power by utilizing water from Kadantharapuzha and Illanipuzha from free catchment of 26 sq.km. The work was awarded to the consortium of M/s. Paulose George & Co – FMEPL at an agreed contract amount of 32.7866 crore. The work was commenced on 04.03.2009 and the project was dedicated to the nation on 19.02.2011. Commercial operation was started from June 2011. 3.2.1.18 PERUVANNAMUZHI SMALLHYDRO ELECTRICPROJECT
Peruvannamuzhy scheme proposes to utilize the spill water in monsoon season from the reservoir of existing Peruvannamuzhy irrigation dam (1972). During summer period the generating station can be run as 19 ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION REP
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a peaking station by utilizing the summer flow and the tailrace discharge of KSEB schemes in the Kuttiady HEPs after the demand for irrigation and drinking water supplyare met. As per the approved DPR 555.79 mm3 of water can be utilized in the proposed scheme from the average available inflow of802.67 mm3. The balance water may spill during monsoon, as there is no significant storage. This proposed plant can be operated as base load station during high flood and the same plant would assume the role of peaking station during the low inflow period. Pre construction survey works are in progress. 3.2.1.19 ADYANPARA SHEP (3.5 MW – 9.01 MU)
The scheme envisages power generation from Kanhirapuzha river , a tributary of Chaliyar by constructing a diversion weir and water conductor system. The contractfor the work was awarded to M/s KBL - Aryacon Consortium atan agreed amount of 21.32 crore. The work was commenced on 10.10.2007. Only 5% of the civil works have been completed. The contract was terminated on 28.08.2009. The Board decided toretender the balance work on 09.07.2010. Estimate for the balance works was prepared based on Schedule of Rates 2009 and the revised estimate was sanctioned. The work was awarded to M/s. KBL –Aryacon Consortium on 06.01.2012. 3.2.1.20 MANKULAM HEP. (40 MW– 82 MU)
The scheme is a part of the erstwhile Puyamkutty project (750 MW). A revised project report was prepared for the scheme in March 2000 with an installed capacity of 40 MW so as to generate 82 MU annually. Board had accorded revised Administrative Sanction for the executi on of Mankulam Hydro Electric Project for an amount of 352.18 crores on 04.02.2009. Tender for the civil works of the schemewas invited on 05.06.2009. The pre-qualifi cation committee held on 18.08.2011recommended to re-tender the work, as the land acquisition was not completed. Board, vide Board Order dated 17.11.201 1 decided to cancel the tender. 3.2.1.21 PORINGALKUTHU RMU PROJECT(4 X 9MW)
E& M works were awarded and agreement was executed. 3.2.1.22 CHEMBUKADAVU STAGE – III (6MW– 14.92MU)
The scheme is located in Chalipuzha river of Chaliyar basin.The proposed scheme lies in Kodencheri Village in Kozhikode district. The scheme envisages power development by usingwater tail of Chembukadavu SHEP Stage II and its own free catchment. Pre construction works are in progress. 3.2.1.23 OLIKKAL & POOVARTHANTHODE SHEP(4.5MW & 2.7MW)
The Olikkal SHEP is proposed in Thiruvambady Village in Kozhikode dist rict. The scheme utilizesthe water of Poyilingapuzha, a tributaryof Iruvanchipuzha river in Chaliyar basin.The Poovaranthode SHEP is proposed in Moodarachi Village in Kozhikode District . This Scheme also utilizes the water of Poyilingapuz ha in Chaliyar basin. As per B.O.(FB) No.628/2010 (GPC2/PVM/7/2009) dated Tvm 08.03.2010 the Board decided to bundle Olikkal & Poovaranthode as a single work.Pre-construction Survey is completed.Property Survey is progressing at site. Preparation of tender drawings is almost completed and preparation of estimates is in progress.
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3.2.2 RENOVATION, MODERNISATION & UPRATING OF HYDEL PROJECTS
The details of RMU Projectsare shown in Table 3.2 Table 3.2
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Expected Benefit (MW)
SchemeDescription Sholayar 3x18MW
Completion Schedule
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1966-68 T-Litostroj,Yugoslavia Rade G - Konkar, Yugo 2
Poringalkuthu 4x8 MW 1957-60 T-Charmiles,Geneva G EE, - UK
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Kuttiadi 3x25MW 1972 T&G-Fuji,Japan
Status
TheBoardapproveddraftDPR Administrative Sanction was accorded on 05.01.2011. Tender preparation isprogressing
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AdministrativeSanctionwasobtained on 16.07.2010. E & M part of RMU Works had been tendered. WorkawardedtoAllonwnard-SSIPL Consortium and agreement executed on 12.01.2012.
XIIthPlan
The Board decided to entrust M/s AHECRoorkeeforconducting studyonwaterconductingsystemto decideonupratingpossibilities. Work Order issued to AHEC on 19.03.2012
3.2.3 HYDEL PROJECTS TAKEN UP FOR IMPLEMENTATION
There are 14 hydel projects having installed capaci ty of 179.85 MW being taken up for implementation. The details are shown inAnnexure-3D. 3.2.4 HYDEL SCHEMES PROPOSED FOR IMPLEMENTATION
8 Hydro Electric Schemes having an installed capacity of 101.20 MW are proposed for implementation, the details of which are shown inAnnexure - 3E.
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OTHER W ORKS
3.3.1 CIVIL DESIGN WING
Design of following schemes has been issued from the Design Wing, Thiruv ananthapuram and Design Wing, Kozhikode Table 3.3
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No.ofdrawings issued
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Peechi SHEP
2
PallivasalExtensionScheme
17
3
Thottiyar HEP
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Vellathooval SHEP
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Perumthenaruvi
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Chimmony SHEP
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7
PallivasalHEScheme(Renovation)
8
Sengulam Augmentation
9
VydyuthiBhavanam,Pathanamthitta
15
10
SectionOffice,Kuthiathode
4
11
220kV narrow based multi circuit tower for MannamCherai Line
2 4 1
3
Design Wing, Kozhikode 1
Vilangad SHEP
93
2
Barapole SHEP
45
3
ChathankottunadaIISHEP
33
4
Kakkayam SHEP
21
5
Olikkal SHEP
48
6
Poovaramthode SHEP
7
KDPP Residential Flat
8
NilamburMiniVydyuthiBhavanam
9
E-Type Flat, Shoranur
10
Anjukunnu66kVSubstation
45 25 45 16 15
3.3.2 PROJECTS – ELECTRICALDESIGN WING (PED)
This wing undertakes the design, tendering and construction act ivities of E & M equipments for new power generation projects and for RMU of existing power projects. The DPR preparation of RMU works are also done by this office. The activities of this wing also include the preparation of technical specifications of E & M estimate, including power evacuation of the projects based on preliminary design and site visit for incorporation of the same in the DPR of new projects.The tendering of E & M works of new generation and RMU of existing projects are also done by this wing. 3.3.2.1 The scrutiny and approval of engineering drawings and quality as surance plan of E& M equipment
as per specifications of the projects such as Ranni- Perunad (2 x 2 MW), Peechi (1 x 1.25 MW), Thottiar HEP Scheme (1 x 30 MW + 1 x10 MW), Pallivasal Extension Scheme (2 x 30 MW), Chathankottunada Stage II (3 x 2 MW), Vilangad (3 x 2.5MW), Perumthenaruvi (2 x 3 MW) ,Poringalkuthu HEP RMU (4 x 9 MW) were carried out. 3.3.2.2. Inspections were carried out at shops asper approved QA plan for major equipments and issuance
of dispatch clearance for all E& M equipments of the commissioned Ranni-Perunad SHEP and ongoing projects such as Peechi,Thottiyar, Pallivasal Extension Schemeand Vilangad. 3.3.2.3 Evaluation of tenders and action for awarding the works for Kakkayam (2 x 1.5 MW), Barapole
(3 x 5 MW) and Chimmony (1 x 2.5MW) were carried out. Awarding of work and execution of agreement for E & M works of Perumthenaruvi (2 x 3 MW) and Poringalkuthu RMU (4 x 9 MW) were also carried out. 3.3.2.4 Tendering for the execution of E & M works of Vellathooval sc heme was carried out. Preparedender t
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3.3.2.5 The technical specifications were prepared for thetendering of R & M works of Sholayar (3 x 18
MW) hydro-electric project. 3.3.3 CIVIL INVESTIGATION AND PLANNING WING
This wing is primarily responsible for identifying the potential hydro-electric schemes, both smalland large, that can possibly be taken up for implementation by the Board, conducting preliminary and detailed investigation/ survey jobs, preparation of Preliminary/ Detailed Investigation Reports (PIR/ DIR) and preparation of Draft Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for those projects that are found technically feasible and economically viable. The Draft DPRs are then subjected to the scrutiny ofhe t DPR Approval Committee consisting of the Member (Generation), Member (Finance), Financial Advisor, Chief Engineer (C-I&P), Chief neer Engi (PED), Chief Engineer (Civil Construction) and Deputy Chief Engineer (Designs) with full powers of Chief Engineer. Formal Administrative clearance for the schemes arehen t issued by the Board and projectsare assigned to the respective Chief Engineers for implementation. 3.3.3.1 A committee was constituted withthe Chief Engineer (C-I&P) as itsChairman duringAugust 2010 to
examine the various aspects involved in cost effective implementation of SHEPs and to make recommendations to the Board for consideration. Accordingly the committee submitted the report during December 2010 and it was decided to conducta workshop to refine the recommendation of he t committee so that the same can be implemen ted in the Board. A workshop in this regard was conducted on 22. 11.2011. 3.3.3.2 The planning process is done in consultation with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for large
schemes with installed capacitymore than 25MW and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for small schemes up to 25MW. 3.3.3.3 Consequent upon the environmental and social constraints attached to the large hydro -electric
schemes, Board has been finding it difficult to implement large schemes especially those involving forest submergence. Hence, thrust is bei ng given for the development of Small HEPs (
