World Bank sanctions Rs 1376 crore for modernization of power in Tripura

World Bank sanctions Rs 1,376 crore for Tripura power upgradation

Question: Tripura power upgradation project is divide into how many phases?
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) Five
(d) Two
Ans:(c)
Related facts:

  • On 19 January 2017; World Bank has sanctioned a whooping amount of Rs.1376 crore for total upgradation of the electric supply mechanism in five phases.
  • SPML Infra Ltd has got contract of the first phase.
  • In the first phase, Rs.461 crore would be spent.
  • Large number of 132KV and 33KV substations will be constructed and upgraded under the project.
  • The new 132KV substations would be constructed at Belonia, Bagafa, Sabroom and Satchand in South Tripura district, Rabindranagar and Gokulnagar in Sipahijala district, Mohanpur in West district, Amarpur in Gomati district and Manu in Dhalai district.

Reference:
http://www.tripuraindia.com/SWN/NDet.aspx?WType=1&WhatId=19053
http://www.infracircle.in/world-bank-sanctions-rs-1376-crore-tripura-power-upgradation/
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/world-bank-sanctions-rs-1-376-cr-for-tripura-power-upgradation/story-9fhnnlzlxfSQNuxuNJOv6M.html
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/world-bank-sanctions-rs-1376-crore-for-tripura-power-upgradation/articleshow/56667360.cms