Gaining momentum after ‘Momentum Jharkhand’ the ambitious Adani thermal power plant proposed at Godda has gained pace in recent times. The firm has so far deposited Rs 128 crore against the land acquisition for 1600 MW plant meant for the villagers of Patwa, Motia and Gangta of the district.
An official of district administration said that the multinational firm has also made available Rs 23 crore under relief and rehabilitation package to the Government. “land acquisition process for the plant is in at advanced stage and the company has so far given Rs 128 crore for that. Also Rs 23 crore has been given under R&R. Compensation process would start very soon as the all the formalities are at very advanced stage,” said an officer.
The administration has fixed deadline of September first week to release first installment for compensation under which displaced of Motia and Patwa would be paid for their land taken. Date of August 30 has been set to flag any objection in this regard by the company, a senior functionary of Adani said on Tuesday.
It is to be mentioned here that environmental clearance for the project has already been acquired by the firm following which works under CSR are being taken up in the field of nutritional health, sanitation, medical facilities and education. 3300 families of 13 villages have been provided with health cards for accessing free medical aid.