“This initiative will advance through a 50-50 partnership between the state government and NTPC. The total project cost amounts to ₹8,624 crore, with the first unit expected to be operational in about 50 months, followed by the second unit in 56 months,” the minister said.
Full power generation at the 40 MW plant likely to begin by March 31. Also, foundation was laid for a 5 MW solar plant to be set up by IIA in Shamli on Saturday.