Expensive Power

Power Providers

NTPC: National Thermal Power Corporation,

NPC: Nuclear Power Corporation,

TEC: Tata Electric Corporation, DPC: Dhabol Power Corporation

(Data Source: http://www.msebindia.com/tariff/15.shtm)

DPC power was more than twice as expensive power from any other sources in April 99. Over the last two years, the subsequent escalation of this already exhorbident cost has been alarming. Remember that each additional paisa increase in the average cost of power costs the state of Maharashtra Rs 3 crore annually.