BHEL’s project site at Jhajjhar, Haryana is a large 1,500 MW site (three units of 500 MW each). It belongs to the Aravali Power Co., 51% owned by the National Thermal Power Corp. (NTPC), 25% by the Haryana government. This project has been fast-tracked since it is expected to start supplying electricity in time for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Against planned execution of 21% of the project, BHEL has executed 13% due to delays in other parts of the project. Despite this, however, BHEL is confident of completing its part on time.
While the project has been placed on a fast track some challenges remain due to possible delay on others’ part. The areas of concern are obtaining canal water, the ash handling plant and a railway feeder line for coal supplies.