Approach Paper for 12th Five Year Plan - Energy & Power Department, Govt. of Sikkim.

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ENERGY & POWER DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM GANGTOK

Approach Paper for 12th Five Year Plan

XIth PLAN REVIEW Achievement & Progress
List of objectives for Energy & Power Department during the XIth Plan was based on the priority areas marked out by the Government of Sikkim and was designed to contribute to general development of the state and its economy leading to upliftment of people of the state. Availability of adequate resource is a single most important factor for development and sustenance of a state. The government has identified Power Sector as a key driver for resource generation owing to abundant hydro resource available in Sikkim. The government has also been committed to ensure minimal AT&C losses and also to provide electricity to every citizen in the state. Employment generation and industrialization of the state in select sectors like pharma, food processing and other clean industries like eco-tourism have also been accorded priority. The Energy & Power Department during the XIth Plan period therefore attempted to address the priority areas mentioned above in line with the general principles laid down in the document Energy & Power Sector Vision 2015. Since the Govt. had set these priorities much earlier, i.e. during the IXth and Xth Plan periods, the XIth Plan saw a continuation of the process.

GENERATION
Hydel power generation had been given massive impetus during the Xth Plan following the decision of the Govt. to open up the sector for private and public participation. The Energy & Power Department has till date allotted 26 hydroelectric power projects with a total installed capacity of 5303.5 MW to various Independent Power Producers and National Hydroelectric Power Corporation. The details of allotted projects and developers are as listed: Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Name of Project Installed capacity (MW) 280 330 1200 520 510 500 210 300 99 96 Developer

Teesta Stage-I HEP Teeste Stage-II HEP Teesta Stage-III HEP Teesta Stage-IV HEP Teesta Stage-V HEP Teesta Stage-VI HEP Lachen HEP Panam HEP Lachung HEP Dikchu HEP

Himalayan Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. Him Urja Infra Pvt. Ltd. Teesta Urja Ltd. NHPC Ltd. NHPC Ltd. Lanco Energy Pvt. Ltd. NHPC Himgiri Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. Lachung Power Pvt. Ltd. Sneha Kinetic Power Projects Ltd. 1|Page

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11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.

Bimkyong HEP Bop HEP Rongnichu HEP Sada-Mangder HEP Chujachen HEP Bhasmey HEP Rangit-II HEP Rangit-III HEP Rangit-IV HEP Jorethang Loop HEP Ting Ting HEP Tashiding HEP Lethang HEP Kalaz Khola-I HEP Kalaz Khola-II HEP Rechu HEP

99 99 96 71 99 51 66 60 120 96 99 97 96 27.5 60 22

Teesta Power Pvt. Ltd. Chungthang Power Pvt. Ltd. Madhya Bharati Power Corp. Gati Infrastructure Ltd. Gati Infrastructure Ltd. Gati Infrastructure Ltd. Sikkim Hydro Ventures Ltd. NHPC Ltd. Jal Power Corporation Ltd. Dans Energy Pvt. Ltd. TT Energy Pvt. Ltd. Shiga Energy Pvt. Ltd. KHC Lethang Hydro Project Pvt. Ltd. Cosmic Infra Power Gen Pvt. Ltd. Pentacle Power Pvt. Ltd. Green Lake Power Development Ltd.

The projects allotted to Independent Power Producers (IPP) are on BOOT (Build Own Operate Transfer) arrangement for a period of 35 years and at the end of the 35th year the projects will be reverted back to the State free of cost in good operating condition by the developers. The projects allotted to NHPC Ltd. are in BOO (Build Own Operate) arrangement and the projects will remain with NHPC Ltd. The projects of installed capacity above 100 MW allotted to IPPs are being developed under Joint Venture with the State Government having 26% equity and in some projects below 100 MW the State Government will be infusing equity upto 11%. There is no equity participation in projects being developed by NHPC Ltd. As per the Memorandum of Understanding/Implementing Agreements signed with the Independent Power Producers, the State of Sikkim will be entitled to 12% free power from 1st to 15th year and 15% from 16th to 35th year from the commercial date of operation of the project. For all projects allotted to Independent Power Producers after 2008, the State will receive free power @ of 13% from 1 st to 15th year and 16% from 16th to 35th year from commercial operation date of the project. This is inclusive of the 1% Local Area Development allocation. The State will also receive Environment Cess @ 1.00 paisa per unit. The State will also earn dividends from the equity infused in the projects being developed in Joint Venture. The free power receivable from NHPC Ltd. is 12% only. Out of the total projects allotted, the following projects are all in advance stage of construction: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Teesta Stage-III HEP Teesta Stage-IV HEP Chujachen HEP Rangit-IV HEP Jorethang Loop HEP.

After obtaining all the mandatory and statutory clearances the construction works of the following projects have also started in earnest. 1. Dikchu HEP 2|Page

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2. 3. 4. 5.

Rognichu HEP Bhasmey HEP Rangit-II HEP Panan HEP

The remaining projects are at various stages of survey, investigation, preparation of Detail Project Reports and obtaining the statutory clearances. These projects are expected to start constructions by 2012 and put into commercial operation within 2017. Projects under SPDC The following projects under SPDC have been commissioned during the XIth Plan period as indicated in the table below. Sl.No. 1 2 3 Name of HEP Manglay HEP (2 MW) Lachung Phase-II (3 MW) Rongli HEP (5 MW) Capacity addition Unit MW MW MW 5 2007-08 2008-09 5 2009-10 2010-11

The total installed hydro power generation capacity in the state at the end of the XIth Plan stands as follows: Power projects under Energy & Power Department Power projects under SPDC Power projects under NHPC TOTAL INSTALLED CAPACITY : : : 35 MW 10 MW 570 MW 615 MW

TRANSMISSION
All round development of the state meant wider demand for electricity across the state. Newer load centres were emerging as a result of developing townships and industrial areas. The existing load centres have also seen a massive increase in demand. It was therefore thrust upon Energy & Power Department to strategise for and envision higher capacity transmission lines of 132 KV voltage level and above which would enable transfer of higher quantum of power with minimal losses. New hydro projects being developed in the state also required setting up of high capacity transmission lines up to 400 KV level for evacuation of power out of the state to consumers in other energy deficit regions of the country as the local demand of about 100 MW is comparatively negligible. The Xth and XIth plan has seen development of 132 KV lines within the state both in the state and also in the central sector. In the state sector, with assistance from DONER, some vital works have been taken up during the XIth Plan. The Rangit-Gyalzing 132 KV S/C transmission line along with associated 66 KV line was completed during the year 2009-10. The 132/66 KV transformation capacity of 20 MVA has been added during the period. This has greatly enhanced the 3|Page

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transmission capacity and will benefit the south and west districts of the state tremendously. Another 132 KV line from LLHP to Sherathang near Nathula is under construction and upon its completion will play a pivotal role in development of the important border region. The Department has already taken up the work of the 132 KV Double Circuit Transmission Line from Chuzhachen to Rangpo and is on the verge of completion. The work was taken up at a cost of 31 crores . The money was arranged on loan by M/S Gati Infrastructures and the payback will be done from the 2% of the 99 MWs installed capacity, which has been agreed upon as the wheeling charges to be paid by the company to the Energy & Power Department. INTRA STATE TRANSMISSION: The Energy & Power Department has received approval from the Standing Committee on Power System Planning of the Eastern Region for the construction of the following Transmission systems in the State of Sikkim all of which have to be taken up in the XIIth Plan. 132 KV Double Circuit (Moose) Transmission Line from Chuzhachen HEP to Rangpo with LILO at Bhasmay of one circuit. 220 KV pooling Station at Tashiding and construction of 220 KV Twin Moose Transmission System from Tashiding to New Melli Switching Station. Construction of 132 KV Double Circuit (Moose) Transmission system from Mangan 132/400 KV Pooling Station to LLHP with LILO at Dikchu.

The concept note for the 220 KV KV pooling Station at Tashiding and construction of 220 KV Twin Moose Transmission System from Tashiding to New Melli Switching Station amounting to Rs.120 Crores has been placed before the NEC. The Survey works for the (1) 220 KV pooling Station at Tashiding and construction of 220 KV Twin Moose Transmission System from Tashiding to New Melli Switching Station and (2) Construction of 132 KV Double Circuit (Moose) Transmission system from Mangan 132/400 KV Pooling Station to LLHP with LILO at Dikchu are under way and the Detailed Project Reports are being Prepared. These are proposed to be funded either from CS schemes or bank loans and will be taken up in the XIIth Plan too.

SUB-TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION

The government has prioritized reduction of high AT&C loss to acceptable level of 15 % by the year 2015. Ensuring availability of power to each and every citizen in the state has also been accorded top priority by the Government. All of this has been mentioned in the Vision Document referred to earlier. The department has been working towards these goals and this effort of the department has been very well complemented by various flagship programmes of the Govt. of India which has also been formulated with same objectives. The revenue collection of the department from internal sale of power and status of AT&C loss levels during the XIth Plan has been as follows.

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REVENUE REALIZATION AND TARGET FROM SALE OF POWER WITHIN THE STATE Sl.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Year 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12(Target) Revenue Realization/Target in Rs.Crore 37.66 40.31 47.39 53.75 66.12

T&D AND AT&C LOSSES IN THE STATE Year 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12(Anticipated) T & D loss 30.64% 29.52% 29.06% 41.33% 36.60% AT&C loss 46.87% 46.81% 51.35% 50.06% 44.99%

The department has been taking up various sub-transmission works like upgradation, improvement and extension of distribution lines, conversion of overhead lines (both HT & LT) to underground cables in towns and other built-up areas, establishment of new DTs and extension of 66 KV networks. This exercise is targeted at improving the distribution system, decrease T&D losses in the system, enhance operational safety, improve aesthetics (in towns) and ensure adequate capacity to meet increasing demand thus preventing bottlenecks in distribution. Majority of such schemes are being taken up with assistance from NEC and DONER. Metering of consumers has also been accorded top priority. Capacity addition with respect to 66/11 KV sub-stations achieved during the XIth Plan period is as follows:
Sl.No. a 1 2 3 4 5 Name of 66/11 KV sub-station b 2 x 5 MVA at Mangan 2 x 10 MVA at Bulbuley 1 x 5 MVA at Rabongla 1 x 5 MVA at Pelling 2 x 5 MVA at Maltin Capacity addition Unit c MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA 10 20 10 2007-08 d 2008-09 e 10 2009-10 f 2010-11 g 2011-12 h

Therefore, total capacity addition during XIth Plan(d+e+f+g+h) = 50 MVA

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FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES OF GOVT. OF INDIA IN THE POWER SECTOR BEING TAKEN UP DURING THE XITH PLAN
The National Electricity Policy, 2005, aims at achieving the following objectives:

Access to Electricity - Available for all households in next five years Availability of Power - Demand to be fully met by 2012. Energy and peaking shortages to be overcome and adequate spinning reserve to be available. Supply of Reliable and Quality Power of specified standards in an efficient manner and at reasonable rates. Per capita availability of electricity to be increased to over 1000 units by 2012. Minimum lifeline consumption of 1 unit/household/day as a merit good by year 2012. Financial Turnaround and Commercial Viability of Electricity Sector. Protection of consumers interests.

In order to achieve the stated objective of the National Electricity Policy, the Government of India has launched the following flagship programmes in the Power Sector and they are as follows: 1. Re-structured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme(R-APDRP). 2. Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojana(RGGVY).

Re-structured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme(RAPDRP).

The Govt. of India has proposed to continue R-APDRP during the XI Plan with revised terms and conditions as a Central Sector Scheme. The focus of the scheme is on actual, demonstrable performance in terms of sustained loss reduction. Establishment of reliable and automated systems for sustained collection of accurate base line data, and the adoption of Information Technology in the areas of energy accounting is mandatory before taking up the regular distribution strengthening projects. Projects under the scheme shall be taken up in Two Parts. Part-A shall include the projects for establishment of baseline data and IT applications for energy accounting/auditing & IT based consumer service centres. Part-B shall include regular distribution network strengthening works. Funding Mechanism 1) GoI will provide 100% Loan for part A of the R-APDRP schemes which shall include projects for establishing Base Line data and IT applications for energy accounting/ auditing and IT based consumer services etc. GoI will provide up to 25% (90% for special category States) Loan for Part B of the RAPDRP schemes which shall include regular distribution strengthening projects. The entire loan from GoI will be routed through PFC/REC (FIs) for the respective schemes funded by them. The counterpart funding will be done by PFC/REC (FIs) as per its prevailing policy.

2) 3) 4)

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PFC / REC will be the prime lender for funding these schemes. In case of default by the utility the commercial loan of PFC / REC will be recovered first (being the primary Lender) before that of any other lender for funding such schemes.

Conversion of GoI Loan to Grant: 1) The entire amount of GoI loan (100%) for part A of the project shall be converted into grant after establishment of the required Base-Line data system within a stipulated time frame and duly verified by TPIEA. Up to 50% (90% for special category States) loan for Part-B projects shall be converted into grant in five equal tranches on achieving 15% AT&C loss in the project area duly verified by TPIEA on a sustainable basis for a period of five years. If the utility fails to achieve or sustain the 15% AT&C loss target in a particular year, that years tranche of conversion of loan to grant will be reduced in proportion to the shortfall in achieving 15% AT&C loss target from the starting AT&C loss figure.

2)

3)

R-APDRP in context to Sikkim

PART-A: Two towns have qualified for coverage under R-APDRP in the state of Sikkim and they have been designated as Upper Tadong and Gangtok. Sanction for PART-A amounting to Rs.2630 Lakh has been received on September 2009. As per guidelines received from Govt. of India, Information Technology Consultant(ITC) for PART-A work is M/S Wipro Ltd. and M/S TCS Ltd. has been selected as Information Technology Implementing Agency(ITIA). The work is progressing well as per schedule under close supervision and guidance of PFC, Govt. of India. This work is expected to be completed in a years time. PART-B: A sum of Rs.6846.00 Lakh has been sanctioned on 28/08/2010 by Govt. of India. On completion of certain formalities, this work will be put to tender and will be completed within the XIIth Plan period. For a department aspiring to reduce AT&C losses, provide enhanced services to the people and metamorphose itself from a loss making organization to a vibrant revenue earner, the R-APDRP scheme is god sent. The success of this scheme will help the department to achieve all these

objectives. Once this scheme is successfully implemented in Gangtok and Upper Tadong, the same can be replicated in other parts of the state. Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)
Electrification of left out villages is being taken up by the government under the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana(RGGVY) at a total cost of Rs.148.91 crore. Basic facts about this programme.

Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) was launched in April-05 by merging all ongoing schemes.

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Under the programme 90% grant is provided by Govt. of India and 10% as loan by REC to the State Governments. REC is the nodal agency for the programme. The RGGVY aims at:

Electrifying all villages and habitations as per new definition Providing access to electricity to all rural households Providing electricity Connection to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families free of charge Present status of work progress:
Coverage Sl.No. 1 1 2 1 2 Name of project/District 2 10th Plan Projects North West 11th Plan Projects South East 9 0 3062 4672 9 0 3062 3031 UEVs (nos.) 3 8 8 BPL H/Hs 4 747 2977 Actual Achievement so far UEVs (nos.) 5 8 8 BPL H/Hs 6 747 2977

As per milestones established earlier, this scheme was supposed to be completed by 31st March 2011. However, owing to site conditions, this date has been extended to 30-06-2011. Franchisee deployment that has been mandated by the Govt. of India upon completion of the scheme is being processed for govt. approval. GIS mapping containing spatial data of the entire spatial electrical network of EHV/HV/LT right up to village/taluka level as per the census data of villages and geo-referencing is being done too.

XIth Plan spill-over liabilities

The department has been burdened with various pending liabilities some of which have been spilled over from the Xth Plan as in case of APDRP(state share). Some of these liabilities, notably APDRP, were partly addressed during the XIth plan however major portion still remains. Suitable provision has to be kept in the XIIth Plan so that these can be cleared and different development programmes of the department are not adversely affected. The list of pending liabilities is as under: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Miscellaneous Distribution Scheme: Tribal Sub-Plan: Scheduled Caste Component Plan: APDRP: Land compensation: Counter-funding for central schemes: TOTAL PENDING LIABILITY Rs. 1,250.00 Lakh Rs. 460.00 Lakh Rs. 15.00 Lakh Rs. 2,365.00 Lakh Rs. 259.27 lakh Rs 5,894.34 lakh Rs. 10,243.61 Lakh 8|Page

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Progress achieved during the XIth Plan in terms of relevant Physical Indicators is as follows:

Sl.No. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o

Indicators No. of Employees No. of Consumers No. of Employees per 1000 Consumers. Input Energy Billed Energy
Billing Efficiency f = e / d * 100

Unit Nos Nos.

Nos.

2007-08 3666 77700 47.18 375.22 260.25 69% 49.16 37.66 77% 199.37 31% 47% 40.7 102.5 100

2008-09 3688 78354 47.07 393.48 277.31 70% 53.41 40.31 75% 209.29 30% 47% 45.7 122.5 100

2009-10 3750 81996 45.73 512.12 363.30 71% 69.10 47.39 69% 249.16 29% 51% 45.7 132.5 120

2010-11 3657 82921 44.10 575.50 337.62 59% 63.14 53.75 85% 287.41 41% 50% 50.7 142.5 120

MU MU (%) (Rs., Crs) (Rs., Crs) (%) MU (%) (%) MW MVA MVA

Revenue Billed Revenue Realised

Collection Efficiency i = h / g * 100 Energy Realised j=h/g * e T & D losses k = ((d - e) / d) * 100 AT & C losses l = ((d - j) / d) * 100 Installed Generation Capacity (including SPDC projects) 66/11 KV transformation capacity 132/66 KV transformation capacity

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XIITH PLAN CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

The XIIth Plan promises to be a period of reward and challenges. It is the vision of the state government to make Sikkim a vibrant and self sufficient state by the year 2015 and it falls upon every department and government organization to work towards this goal for the year 2015 and beyond. Broadly speaking, the vision of the Government for XIIth Plan can be encapsulated as follows: Qualitative improvements in standards of living. Develop world class human resource, infrastructure and services. Development strategy based on natural resources. The development model encompasses: Inclusive growth Vibrant local & decentralized governance with quality G2C service delivery. Universal state with universal guarantees.

Harnessing hydro-power potential has been identified as a priority sector for the state during the XIIth Plan with other thrust areas being Capacity Building, Tourism and Agriculture. The vision of Energy & Power Department for the XIIth Plan (2012-17) aims to complement the collective effort and contribute towards achievement of these goals. The XIIth Plan will be a continuation of the process started in the previous plan periods all of which have been geared to achieve the objectives elucidated above.

GENERATION
Generation has been accorded top priority sector by the Government and features prominently in Vision of the Government of Sikkim for the XIIth Plan. In keeping with the aims and objectives of the government, the XIIth Plan will see a continuation of process set in motion during the Xth and XIth Plan. Apart from the projects allotted to private developers, the Government of Sikkim also envisages to speedily develop the mini and small hydro potential of the state through Sikkim Power Development Corporation Limited (SPDCL). To infuse professionalism, efficiency and to ramp up capital, the Government has restructured SPDCL by bringing in a strategic Joint Venture Partner M/s Athena Power Ltd. holding 49% equity participation. To ensure corporate efficiency and effectiveness, the management of SPDCL has been entrusted to M/s Athena Power Ltd. The speedy development of mini and small hydropower HEP will meet the daily growing power demands of the State apart from trading of the surplus power which will generate additional revenue for the State. SET BACKS AND CHALLANGES IN THE GENERATIONS SECTOR There have been some setbacks and challenges to the stated goal of the government to have in place an installed capacity of 5000 MW and annual revenue generation of Rs.1,500.00 crore by 10 | P a g e

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the end of the year 2015. These have come about as a result of environmental clearance issues and also due to local sentiments which have been unfavourable towards some of the planned power projects. These issues were unforeseen and have been unexpected. The expected installed capacity by the end of year 2015 has been accordingly revised to 2792 MW in keeping with the ground realities. This figure will be hold true till the end of XIIth Plan. Revenue earnings from sale of power has now been estimated to be 454.26 crore by the end of XIIth Plan. Year-wise revenue projection till the end of XIIth Plan has been work out which may be seen in the table below:
REVENUE STATEMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR APRIL 2011 TO MARCH 2012 AND REVENUE FORECAST FOR THE XIITH PLAN PERIOD SL.NO. PERIOD REVENUE EARNINGS THROUGH POWER TRADING FROM ISGS SHARE AND 12% FREE POWER FROM TEESTA V AND RANGIT HEP IN RUPEES A 2,04,58,60,111.20 1,19,84,40,000.00 1,07,85,96,000.00 1,01,86,74,000.00 89,88,30,000.00 83,89,08,000.00 REVENUE EARNINGS FROM INTERNAL REVENUE COLLECTION OF THE POWER CONSUMED WITHIN THE STATE IN RUPEES REVENUE EARNINGS THROUGH POWER TRADING FROM THE SALE OF 50% OF THE FREE POWER FROM IPPS IN RUPEES B C 80,00,00,000.00 NIL 90,00,00,000.00 PAYMENTS TOWARDS PURCHASE OF POWER OF THE ISGS SHARE AND TRANSMISSION CHARGES I N RUPEES D 2,21,71,87,017.00 TOTAL REVENUE EARNINGS IN RUPEES

1 2 3 4 5 6

April 2011 to March 2012 April 2012 to March 2013 April 2013 to March 2014 April 2014 to March 2015 April 2015 to March 2016 April 2016 to March 2017

E = (A+B+C)-D 62,86,73,094.20 -14,54,23,905.00 69,92,54,632.00 2,69,86,91,600.00 3,58,03,14,688.00 4,54,26,94,832.00

6,24,65,307.00 2,30,63,29,212.00

1,00,00,00,000.00 1,10,63,50,537.00 2,48,56,91,905.00 1,10,00,00,000.00 3,18,78,23,040.00 2,60,78,05,440.00 1,20,00,00,000.00 4,19,22,57,600.00 2,71,07,72,912.00 1,30,00,00,000.00 5,13,61,63,200.00 2,73,23,76,368.00

The Revenue Receipt for the FY April 2012 to March 2013 is expected to fall negative Rs.14.54 crore since there will be only a marginal addition of 11.7 MW. The Revenue Receipts are expected to increase substantially from the FY April 2013 to March 2014 to Rs. 69.92 crore and reach Rs. 454.26 crore in the FY April 2016 to March 2017. The expenditure towards transmission and allied charges will increase to above Rs. 46 crore by the year 2016. The total addition in Generation till 2016-17 will be 2792 MW (Revised projection).

RENOVATION, MODERNIZATION AND AUGMENTATION OF EXISTING POWER HOUSES The existing power houses under the department are in urgent need of repair and renovation. This has resulted in poor generation from the plants and almost of these power houses are now practically non-functional post the 18th September 2011 earthquake as most of the projects have suffered damages. It may be appreciated that setting up a new power project is an expensive proposition and demands considerable investment in terms of capital and time. It therefore makes sound economic 11 | P a g e

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sense to revive the existing power houses and where feasible, augment the existing installed capacity. These can be achieved at a comparatively minimal cost. A preliminary study has been done by the department in this regards and it is expected that a sum of Rs. 150.00 crore will be required for the purpose. A list of existing power houses under the department may be seen below.
SL.NO. NAME OF PROJECT INSTALLED CAPACITY UNIT PRESENT GENERATION NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL REMARKS

NORTH SIKKIM MEYONGCHUHEP 4 RABOMCHU HEP 3 LACHUNG STAGE-II HEP 0.2 EAST SIKKIM 1 LOWER LAGYAP HYDEL PROJECT 12 2 UPPER ROGNICHU HYDEL 8 PROJECT 3 JALI POWER HOUSE 2 4 ROGNICHU STAGE-II HEP 2 WEST SIKKIM 1 RIMBI-I 0.6 2 RIMBI-II 1 3 KALEZ 2 SOUTH SIKKIM 1 ROTHAK 0.2 TOTAL INSTALLED CAPACITY 35 ESTIMATED COST FOR RENOVATION, 150 CRORE AUGMENTATION AND MODERNISATION WORK 1 2 3

MW MW MW MW MW MW MW KW MW MW MW MW

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TRANSMISSION
PLANNING FOR THE INTRA STATE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND STATE LOAD DESPATCH CENTRE: INTRA STATE TRANSMISSION : The State of Sikkim will be seeing a total generation of 5000 MW coming online in the next five years. Although the majority of this generation will be evacuated by the CTU, i.e. PGCIL, it is extremely important that the State build and strengthen its own Intra State Transmission System for the evacuation of a substantial portion of this generation. This will be a crucial area of Revenue generation for the State of Sikkim since the transmission charges are not dependent on the actual generation and are based on the installed capacity. Other charges like short term and medium term open access charges will further add to the revenue collections of the State. The department plans to prioritize this during the XIIth Plan period. STATE LOAD DESPATCH CENTRE: Establishment of SLDC by all the States is mandated by the Indian Electricity Act 2003. Accordingly, SLDC in Sikkim was established in the year 2008. It is the apex body to ensure 12 | P a g e

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integrated operation of Power System in the State of Sikkim. It monitors integrated grid operation for quality, security and reliability of Power supply in the State of Sikkim in coordination with Eastern regional Load Dispatch Centre. It exercises supervision and control over the intra-state transmission system & keeps accounts of the quality of electricity transmitted through the state grid. It is responsible for carrying out real time operations of grid control and dispatch of electricity within the State of Sikkim through secure and economic operation of the state grid in accordance with the grid standards and grid code. Further, it is responsible for optimum scheduling and dispatch of electricity within the State of Sikkim. All IPPS evacuating power through the Intra State Transmission System will have their power scheduled by the SLDC and SLDC shall keep accounts of the quantity of the power transmitted. In order to establish a reliable communication network, the Department proposes to establish an optical fibre network through our Transmission network on OPGW wires. The State Load Despatch Centre may levy and collect such fee and charges from the generating companies and licensees engaged in intra-State transmission of electricity as may be specified by the State Commission as per the Indian Electricity Act 2003 and as such the establishment will be self sustainable and provide a means of further revenue generation for the state. The Optical fibre network will provide an additional means of revenue generation for the State by leasing out the spare fibres to the telecom companies.

SUB-TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

In consonance with the Vision Document 2015, reducing the AT&C losses in the network to acceptable value of 15%, improving collection efficiency, improving operational efficiency and service delivery through use of Information Technology and supply of quality power to every citizen in the State will be the primary objective during the XIIth Plan.

Re-structured Accelerated Programme(R-APDRP)

Power

Development

and

Reforms

As introduced in the XIth Plan review, R-APDRP scheme, PART-A for which has already been initiated in two towns classified as Gangtok and Upper Tadong, will be the agent of change along with various other programmes of the government. It is principally through this scheme that different objectives of the department like reduction of AT&C loss to 15%, improving operational efficiency and service delivery through use of newer technologies, energy audit, etc. is expected to be achieved. The XIIth Plan will see implementation and completion of R-APDRP work in Gangtok and Upper Tadong at the end of which it is endeavoured to reduce the AT&C loss within the project area to 15% and below. The R-APDRP under the present policy of Govt. of India, is approved only for those townships having population of more than 5000 (for special category states). The department through the State Govt. has requested the Central Govt. to relax this condition for a hilly state like 13 | P a g e

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Sikkim so that many other towns in the State can be covered under this scheme. This is under active consideration and it is expected that this condition will be relaxed so that the department can take up this work in all major towns of the State. This is expected to drastically reduce the AT&C losses of the state and along with other programmes, the AT&C losses of the state of Sikkim will be curtailed to sub 15% level from the present figure of 50.06% (2010-11 level).

Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)

The project started in the XIth Plan will have ensured electrification of each and every village and household in the state. All the unelectrified villages and households i/c those of BPL families will have been provided with electricity making the state of Sikkim a totally electrified state. However, the electrification of households and villages is an ongoing process and does not stop with end of a programme. Newer houses will continue to be built and these houses will need electricity connection too. It is for this reason, intensification programme of electrical infrastructure in rural areas will be taken up during the XIIth Plan too under scheme similar to RGGGVY. Furthermore, sanction of revised cost estimate to the tune of 20% of the actual project cost of Rs.14,893.00 Lakh that is currently under execution which comes to approximately Rs.3,000.00 Lakh is also expected from the Govt. of India soon.

Other sub-transmission and distribution schemes

Improvement, upgradation and expansion of electrical network is an ongoing process and closely follows the pattern of development, urbanization and expansion of our villages and towns. Evolving usage pattern of electricity is also another important factor. This necessitates constant attention to distribution system if the system is to remain efficient and reliable. The XIth Plan saw many distribution schemes being taken up and completed with assistance from various funding agencies like the NEC, the DONER and also through own resource of the State Government. The XIIth Plan will see a continuation of the trend.

Schemes sanctioned during Honble Chief Minsters Sikkim Brahaman

Different schemes relating to this department have been sanctioned by the Honble Chief Minister during his Sikkim Brahaman this year based upon public demand across the state. These schemes mostly relates to sub-transmission and distribution network and covers extension of electricity lines, installation of sub-stations, providing streetlights in villages, etc. Successful completion of these works will eventually bridge the gap between the perceived and actual requirement of the people as far as electricity infrastructure goes. The total estimated cost for execution of all such works have been tentatively estimated to be Rs.23,100.00 Lakh for the entire state. Executions of these schemes have been accorded top most priority and will be phased out and executed as per Government guidelines.

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Approach Paper for 12th Five Year Plan - Energy & Power Department, Govt. of Sikkim.

November 2011

DIRECTION & ADMINISTRATION

A tentative provision of Rs.23,117.00 Lakh has been proposed for the XIIth Plan (2012-17) based on the existing requirement with some provision for future increase.

Summary of outlay proposed under State Plan for XIIth Plan(2012-17) for Energy & Power Department

SL.NO. I 1 2 3 4 5 6 A II 1 2 3 4 5 B C

PARTICULAR CONTINUING SCHEMES OF XITH PLAN Miscellaneous Distribution Scheme Tribal Sub-Plan Scheduled Caste Component Plan APDRP Land compensation against ongoing schemes Counter-funding for Central Schemes Sub-Total-I NEW SCHEMES FOR XIITH PLAN Schemes sanctioned during Sikkim Brahaman of Hon'ble Chief Minsiter Revonation, modernization and augmentation of existing power houses Counter-funding for schemes proposed to be posed to DONER and NEC Miscellaneous Distribution Scheme(MDS) TSP/SCSP Sub-Total-II DIRECTION AND ADMINISTRATION FOR XIITH PLAN

AMOUNT (in Rs.Lakh) 1,250.00 460.00 15.00 2,365.00 259.27 5,894.34 10,243.61 23,100.00 15,000.00 4,003.33 5,250.00 19,200.00 66,553.33 23,117.00

Total Plan Outlay proposed for XIIth Plan (A+B+C)

99,913.94

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