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INDIAN North- Eastern Region POWER
Tantra Narayan Thakur
PTC India Ltd.
ASSOCHAM
October 2008
Indian Economy
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High Growth +8%
Sustained past performance
Resilience ripple-effect
Positive future outlook
Inclusive Growth
Look East Policy
North-Eastern Region to play an increasingly important role in
realizing the dream
Infrastructure- Huge Investment Requirement
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As per Planning Commission, total investment required in the
infrastructure sector during 11th Plan is US$ 492 Billion
Electricity Sector alone will require: > US$ 150 Billion
Power Sector needs to grow at minimum 9-10% per annum
Power has a multiplier effect on the economy
To maintain sustained growth, India needs to have large power
generation installed capacity