Tata’s power plant plan in Naraj-Marthapur marches ahead
Bhubaneswar- Cuttack- Puri, Cuttack, Tatas, Thermal May 18th. 2011, 9:23pmAlthough I personally would prefer that the location is used for an IT or Knowledge park, it seems the power-plant project is making stead progress. Following is from the page http://www.tatapower.com/services/power-projects.aspx#naraj.
All major clearances for the 660 MW Naraj Marthapur project have been obtained. The environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests is obtained. The plant is expected to be commissioned within three years of the completion of the land acquisition, which is expected to be completed during the year. Tata Power has been allotted the Mandakini coal block located in the Angul district of Orissa, along with Monnet Ispat and Energy Limited, and Jindal Photo Limited.
Consent to Establish- Naraj Marthapur
Approval of Wildlife Conservation Plan
List of Activities for wild life Conservation
Click here for the Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests
I hope it is not too late to change this plan. Following are maps from the Wlid life Conservation Plan document.
The above maps do not show the location of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Following is a map that shows it.
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May 19th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
I am just a common resident of Cuttack city and I regret that the government allowed the power project to be settled so close to the city. Apart from the environment clearances, which I do not consider to be of any importance (relevance), given the way they can be obtained for setting up industries, I want to shed some light on another aspect.
It is the wind patterns prevalent in the area. For the cuttack district the pattern is about 210 degrees. it can be obtained form the Indian meteorological site :http://www.imd.gov.in/section/nhac/distforecast/cuttack.htm.
210 degrees mean a south south west direction. That means the wind blows from that direction(direction of origin of wind). And any simple peep into the map shows us that the plant site is in the direction of the wind into the city. So the wind will blow from the plant into the city. It has the potential to blow anything into the city. And despite any sort of security and emergency measures, there are times of emergency, where the wind has the capacity to blow hazardous material into the city. I personally think that such an industry should not be allowed to be set up so close to such a large human habitat ( especially when the city is already reeling under the influence of its own vehicular pollution).
If the argument is that the environmental impact is studied then it is a lie as the impact on the chandaka sanctuary has been studied. The sanctuary lies to the south of the plant site, so the wind does not blow into it. But the effect on cuttack must be studied. Cuttack is certain to have the summer temperatures rise by a few degrees. ..
May 30th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Mr. Jena, the wind direction changes on a daily basis. You cant say that everyday the wind will blow towards Cuttack only. And anyway, the blow stacks are much too high to have any serious effect on the level of pollution you feel at the ground level.
And if your are still concerned, I lived at Jamshedpur for about 6 months last year just about a 1km away from another one of Tata Power’s facilities. The air quality in the area was about 10times more clean than required by the National Urban air quality standards. So dont think that having a power plant nearby automatically means a massive pollution hazard.
And Tata Power has a very good environmental record. I would be the happiest person as a resident of Bhubaneswar, if this power plant comes up as soon as possible, to ensure a steady supply of power to the most important economic centre of the state in the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack region. I hope Tata Power is also gives distribution and supply contracts for the two cities.
Power for any big city is a very very important requirement. This power plant will go a long way in making the BCUC better in everyway.
July 27th, 2012 at 3:49 am
People who have lack of knowledge about power plant and other aspects including environment are frequently giving their opinion against the power project as a result of which creating negative image about power generation. Mr.Jena everyone need power if people keep opposing power generation, then where you will get the power from. Everyone like their state to be pollution free. For comforts, luxary one has to do some comprise or sacrifice. Instead of living in IT age, one should think of living in primitive era that be free from pollution.
Think before oppositing any project….