Project Profile

Another massive hydropower scheme is coining up in the Himalaya, this lime in Himachal Pradesh: the Nathpa Jhakri Power Project.TOTAL COST: U$1.8 billion.World Bank loan, U.$485 million; U$300 million from cofinanciers; US1 biilion from Government of India, Government of Himachal Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB)..PROJECT OBJECTIVE: Construction of 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakrthydropower station on the Sutlej River in Himachal; reinforcement and expansion of transmission system in Himachal; provision of communications facilities and a load dispatch facility for HPSEB; implementation of a training program to strengthen the capabilities of the Central Electricity Authority, the Central Water Commission, and other government institutions in preparation, design, and construction supervision of hydropower projects; training and consulting services for the implementation of the above components..ESTIMATED COMPLETING DATE: 1997PROCUREMENT: ICB for civil works, US724 million; materials andequipment: US556.9 million.CONSULTANTS: Foreign ancJ local consultants wili be required. Consultants should have experience in projects of similar size and design. The main disciplines required are: underground excavating; geo-technical engineering and rock mechanics; quality control of civil works and inspection of critical equipment; electro mechanical engineering; general project management and monitoring; and claims handling. A lead project adviser will be appointed along with consultants for specialized services, as needed, and for training.. EXECUTING AGENCIES: HPSEB/Nathpa Jhakri Power Corporation, Shimla. Tel: 2194. Contact: K.C. Mahajan, Chairman; Central Electricity Authority, Sewa Bhavan, Ramakrishnan Puram, New Delhi 110 006. Tel: 630246. Contact: B. Chand, Chairman. (Source: Development Business)