Gujarat government against second UMPP in the state

Gujarat government against second UMPP in the state - Economy and Politics - livemint.com:

"Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has opposed the setting up of a second ultra-mega power project (UMPP) in the state on the grounds that its present terms of allowing a pass-through of any escalation in the cost of imported coal to consumers through higher tariffs were not acceptable to the state government.



If the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) does concede the demand of the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Gujarat government, it would have to revisit its marquee policy towards the setting up of UMPPs based on imported fuel.

The state government wants the tariff to be fixed. Its commitment is critical in developing a UMPP as it is required to give a host of clearances ahead of the project being bid-out."