Ropar's 800 MW power plant stuck in limbo for 7 years
Hindustan Times Chandigarh|December 30, 2024
Punjab's ambitious plan to set up an 800 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Ropar has been stalled for seven years, despite promises of cheaper and more efficient electricity generation.
Vishal Rambani

CHANDIGARH:

The project was announced in 2017 to replace the aging units, which were contributing to high power generation costs, boost the state's energy output and provide cleaner power at a reduced cost.

However, bureaucratic delays, regulatory issues, and financial challenges have caused the project to remain in limbo.

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