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Chhattisgarh: Power Sector

• Chhattisgarh is on track to become India's leading power hub, with an installed capacity of 5,624 MW. The state's abundant coal reserves ensure a steady supply of raw materials for future thermal power projects. The Chhattisgarh government actively supports private power producers in setting up power projects within the state. To promote renewable energy, the state government has established the Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Authority (CREDA). Additionally, the Chhattisgarh Biofuel Development Agency (CBDA) has been set up to spearhead an ambitious bio-diesel development program in the state.
• The government has also established the Chhattisgarh Vidyut Niyamak Ayog (Electricity Regulatory Authority) to oversee the power sector. So far, 60 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) have been signed for the establishment of power plants in the state, with an anticipated power production of 50,000 MW and a proposed investment of Rs. 2,25,000 crores.

Power Sector Structure

The power sector in Chhattisgarh is divided into three verticals: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. Following a restructuring process in December 2008, the state electricity board, which previously handled all these functions, was unbundled into five independent companies:

• Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL)
• Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Company Limited (CSPTCL)
• Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL)
• Chhattisgarh State Power Trading Company Limited (CSPTrCL)
• Chhattisgarh State Power Holding Company Limited (CSPHCL)

Electrification

• According to the 2011 census, Chhattisgarh has a population of 2.55 crores, with 40% of the population concentrated in the districts of Raipur, Durg, and Bilaspur. 
• By 2011, household electrification in Chhattisgarh had reached 75% (94% in urban areas and 70% in rural areas), which is higher than the national average of 67%.

Hydroelectric Projects in Chhattisgarh

Thermal Power Plants in Chhattisgarh

• Korba (West) Thermal Power Station: Located in Korba, District Bilaspur, this coal-based thermal power station, also known as Korba West Thermal Power Station, is one of the largest in the country, with a generating capacity of 540 MW.
• Korba Super Thermal Power Station: Situated in Jamanipali, Chhattisgarh, this coal-based power plant is operated by NTPC.
• Jindal Megha PP (Private): Located in Korba, this coal-based thermal power plant is operated by Jindal Power Limited.
• LANCO Thermal Power Station: This power plant is located in Pathadi village, Korba district.
• Sipat TPP: Known as Rajiv Gandhi Super Thermal Power Station, this plant is located in Sipat, Bilaspur district.

Upcoming Thermal Power Plants in Chhattisgarh

• Arasmeta Captive Power Company Private Ltd: A 43 MW plant in Gopalnagar, District Janjgir Champa.
• Seshasaila Power and Engineering (P) Ltd: A 7.5 MW plant in Champa.
• Athena Chhattisgarh Power Pvt. Ltd: A 1,200 MW plant (2 x 600 MW) in Singhitarai, District Janjgir Champa.
• Vandana Vidhyut Ltd: A 540 MW plant in District Korba.
• Sona Power Pvt. Ltd: A 600 MW plant (2 x 300 MW) in Nawagarh Tehsil, Janjgir Champa District.
• Videocon Industries Ltd: A 1,320 MW plant (2 x 660 MW) in Village Gaud, District Champa.
• GMR Energy Ltd: A 1,200 MW plant in Rikheda, Raipur.
• Godawari Energy Ltd: A 1,200 MW plant (4 x 300 MW) in Raigarh District.
• BEC Power Private Ltd: A 500 MW plant (2 x 250 MW) in Champa District.
• Patni Power Projects: A 540 MW plant in Village Gorra, Raigarh District.
• IFFCO Chhattisgarh Power: A 1,000 MW plant (2 x 500 MW) in Chandan Nagar, Sarguja District.
• SKS Ispat: A 1,200 MW plant in Binjkote, Darramura, Raigarh District.