Jaiswal blames Maya govt for delay in power projects

“We thought that since the state is facing severe power crisis,they will take these projects seriously but even after over five months of sending the proposal for availing land,there is no response yet,” said Jaiswal. “We don’t want this land free of cost and are willing to pay as per the local circle rate.”

While the power unit in Bilhaur will generate about 900 MW,the one in Ghatampur will have 1,200 MW capacity.

“We will again request the Centre to take up the issue with the state government for the sake of people,” he added.

Regarding the performance of Coal India,the minister said it has been able to increase its production by 8 per cent despite facing lots of odds like Naxal menace in coal rich states.

Jaiswal said as taking environmental clearances for mining becomes difficult,the Coal ministry has sent a proposal to the government to give land on 10-year agreement for mining purpose.

“During that period,tree plantation will be undertaken in the land,which will be three to four times larger than the given land under mining,” said Jaiswal.

The minister said the money raised from the 10 per cent disinvestment in Coal India would be used for introducing schemes for the betterment of poor section of the society.