ENA Sectors 2025-04-22 13:53:43 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Kolkata, April 22 (KNN)</strong> West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Salboni, Paschim Medinipur district, on Monday.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The power plant, which requires an investment of Rs 16,000 crore, will be constructed by JSW Energy and will consist of two 800 MW units. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to the project timeline, the first unit is scheduled for commissioning within 42 months, while the second unit will follow within 48 months. This marks JSW Group's inaugural venture into Eastern India's energy sector with a greenfield project.<br /> During the ceremony, Chief Minister Banerjee highlighted that the power generated would benefit 23 districts across the state and characterised the initiative as an eco-friendly solution that addresses the need of the hour. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The project is expected to create employment opportunities for approximately 15,000 people. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Addressing the state's growing energy demands, Banerjee announced plans for two additional power units, stating, Bengal needs more and more power. We are committed to meeting that demand. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Chief Minister provided context regarding the region's expanding power requirements, noting that electricity consumers in Paschim Medinipur have increased from 1.87 lakh to 2.30 lakh in recent years. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">She assured that infrastructure upgrades are ongoing to accommodate rising demand and expressed confidence that the completion of the Deucha-Pachami coal block project would eliminate power shortages in Bengal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal expressed optimism about the project, describing Salboni as a dream location for the conglomerate. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"> The state has seen huge development in the last 10 years. Everybody is happy with what is happening in West Bengal. The land belongs to the farmers and they should benefit from the industry coming up in this place, Jindal remarked.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Jindal confirmed that the power plant would implement the highest-rated technology with minimal environmental impact to support West Bengal's development trajectory. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, he announced plans for an industrial park near the plant site, with the foundation for this complementary project also being laid during the event. Both the projects will generate employment for thousands of people, he added.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 41816 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/jsws-1600-mw-rs-16000-crore-salboni-power-project-launched-in-west-bengal 2025-04-22 13:53:43 knnindia.co.in