Project progress report for UMPP Mundra, Gujarat for the month of July 2010 covering the projections of COD for the five units and the detailed implementation status of Unit 1

Since there is a continous civil disturbance in kashmir valley from June 11, 2010 there was severe disruption in construction activities on the HEPs being executed in the area. The latest position of the two projects, Kishanganga and Uri-II are updated.

The document briefly explain the likely impact to the environment by the upcoming and under construction hydro electric projects in north-eastern region. NHPC's Lower subansiri HEP is discussed in detailed with other HEPs in Arunachal pradesh

The document details (1) Power supply position in the states (2) Gadgil’s method of allocation of power to states (3) Export & Import of power by states (4) State-wise Schedule & drawl of power

Minutes of meeting of the adviory council which breifly lists the views and comments expressed by the policy makers, investors, experts, distinguished members and dignitaries of various organisation on the current issues and challenges of the power sector.

The power sector needs to grow at 9-10% in order to pace up with the economic growth. In this backdrop, the recent MoEF’s categorization of coal blocks into A & B has a likely loss of coal production to the tune of 500-600 mt in the next 10-15 years. Also it will have a heavy impact on the PLF of the thermal power plants. Other likely impacts on UMPPs, FDI, Environment, Capacity addition are further detailed in this document.

The presentation contains the latest facts and figures on (1) Projections on future changes in climate (2) Climatic variability in India (3) GHG emissions (4) World bank’s assessment (5) Energy intensity of India (6) Bali Action Plan (7) Challenges before India in the context of climate change (8) India’s NAPCC: Mission and Initiatives