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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Himanta visits Bilasipara to explore site for new power plant
1 2 Guwahati: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday visited Chirakuta Charuwa Bakra in Bilasipara co-district, Dhubri, a proposed site for a new thermal power plant aimed at boosting the state's energy self-sufficiency. The inspection comes amid protests by Bodo villagers in the nearby Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area, where the govt is reportedly planning to acquire several hundred bighas of land in Banshbari-Paglijhora for the project. Protesters have expressed concern that the plant may be allocated to the Adani Group. You Can Also Check: Guwahati AQI | Weather in Guwahati | Bank Holidays in Guwahati | Public Holidays in Guwahati During his site visit, the CM assessed the 3,300-bigha site to evaluate its suitability for a 3,400MW thermal power facility. According to the chief minister's office (CMO), a tender will be floated soon. The CM said once operational, the plant is expected to create 20,000 of direct and thousands of indirect employment opportunities for local youth. He also assured that eligible residents on the site would receive compensation and rehabilitation as per govt policy. He also sought cooperation from the people to ensure the successful implementation of the project. Interacting with locals in Dhubri, Sarma promised rehabilitation grants according to govt provisions. As per the CMO release, with Assam's energy demand projected to reach 5,000MW by 2030 and 7,000MW by 2035, the govt is pushing to establish the state as a regional hub for thermal power generation. The state cabinet approved the Assam Thermal Power Generation Project Promotion Policy 2025 on May 5, aimed at attracting large-scale investments to the sector. Speaking to the media, Sarma said, "The project involves an investment of Rs 40,000 crore and will transform the local economy wherever it is implemented." He added that other potential sites, including Chapar and Goalpara, are under consideration. "Somewhere we will have to build the plant, otherwise we have to face a power shortage after 2029," he said. When asked about the concerns of the people of BTC, Sarma said he is aware of protests, but power supply is vital. Regarding questions over land acquisition in tribal areas, Sarma said, "We haven't finalised any site. We're still identifying suitable land so the layout can be included in the tender document. Acquisition will follow once work is allotted."
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Assam to set up 3400 MW thermal power plant
(You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Aligning with the Assam government 's vision of meeting its power demand and achieving self-reliance in power generation, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the proposed site for a thermal power plant at Chirakuta Charuwa Bakra in Bilasipara Co-District of Dhubri district Sarma inspected the site, which spans 3,300 bighas, 2 kathas and 15 lechas and assessed its viability as a potential location for the state's upcoming power generation project. During the visit, he reviewed various aspects of the site and interacted with some of the residents settled in the area. He assured them of giving rehabilitation grants as per the provision of the may be noted that with Assam's energy demand projected to rise significantly reaching an estimated 5,000 MW by 2030 and 7,000 MW by 2035, the state government is actively working to transform Assam into a regional hub for thermal power generation. In line with this objective, the State Cabinet, on May 5, 2025, approved the Assam Thermal Power Generation Project Promotion Policy 2025, aimed at attracting large-scale investments in the sector. A 3400 MW thermal power plant will be established at the proposed site, and a tender for the project will be floated Chief Minister stated that once the plant becomes operational, it is expected to create thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities for local youth. He assured that those legally residing on the proposed site will be adequately compensated and rehabilitated. He also sought cooperation from the people to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
