| APPENDIX I | | (See Paragraph-6) | | FORM 1 | | | | Note : If space provided against any parameter is inadequate, Kindly upload supporting document under 'Additional Attachments if any' at the last part of the Form1. Please note that all such Annexures must be part of single pdf document. | | (I) Basic Information | | | Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area | NA |
| | Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification | N/A | | Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained | N/A | | Upload copy of CTE | N/A |
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| Name of the Project/s | Sipat Advance Ultra Super Critical Technology Demonstration Project ( AUSC TDP) Stage-III (1x800 MW) | Brief summary of project | Annexure-Brief summary of project | | Proposal Number | IA/CG/THE/89473/2018 | | Project Cost | 948400 lacs | |
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| S. No. in the schedule | 1(d) Thermal Power Plants
| Project Sector | Thermal Projects | |
| | 3. | Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled | 800 MW ha. |
| | 4. | | New/Expansion/Modernization | Expansion | | Proposal Number | IA/CG/THE/89463/2003 | | MoEFCC file number(Previous EC) | J-13011/5/2002.IT-II(T) | | Uploaded EC letter | Annexure-Uploaded EC letter |
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| | 5. | Existing Capacity/Area etc. | 2980 ha. |
| | 6. | Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' | A | | | 7. | | Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify | No |
| | | 8. | | Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify | No |
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| Location of the project | Village-Sipat,Tehsil-Masturi, District-Bilaspur, Chattisgarh. | | Shape of the project land | Block (Polygon) | | Uploaded GPS file | Annexure-GPS file  | | Uploaded copy of survey of India Toposheet | Annexure-Survey of india toposheet | | Plot/Survey/Khasra No. | Stage-III | | Town / Village | Sipat | | State of the project | Chhattisgarh | |
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| S.no | State Name | District Name | Tehsil Name |
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| (1.) | Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur | Masturi |
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| Nearest railway station along with distance in kms | Jairampur, 9.5 km | Nearest airport along with distance in kms | Raipur, 140 km | |
| | 11. | Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms | Bilaspur , 20 km | | | 12. | Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) | Village Sipat, Tehsil Masturi, Dist. Bilaspur, Chattisgarh |
| | 13. | Name of the Applicant | Vijay |
| | 14. | Registered Address | NTPC Engineering Office Complex
Sector-24, Noida |
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| Address for correspondance: | | Name of the Company | NTPC Limited | | Name of the Applicant | Vijay | | Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) | Head of Deptt Env Engg | | Pin code | 201301 | | E-mail | environment.ntpc@gmail.com | | Telephone No. | 120-2410331 | | Fax No. | 120-24105060 | | Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . | Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority | |
| | 16. | | Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet | No |
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| | 17. | Whether part of Interlinked projects? | No |
| | 18. | Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? | N/A |
| | 19. | | If Yes, MoEF file number | N/A | | Date of submission | N/A |
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| | | | 21. | | Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given | | (i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980? | No | | (ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972? | No | | (iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011? | No |
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| | 22. | | Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site? | No |
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| | 23. | | Whether any Forest Land Involved? | No | | Area of Forest land Involved (hectares) | N/A |
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| | 24. | | Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up? | No | | (a) Name of the Court | N/A | | (b) Name of the Sub court | N/A | | (c) Case No. | N/A | | (d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project | N/A |
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| 1 | Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) |
| S.No | Information/Checklist confirmation | Yes/No | Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data | | 1.1 | Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) | No | No additional land is proposed to be acquired for the project. About 170 acres of land is available for locating the unit within the vacant space in the MGR bulb. The requisite land is already in industrial use. | | 1.2 | Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? | Yes | No permanent buildings are located in the proposed area for Stage-III unit. However, clearance of some vegetation may be required. Layout will be designed to minimize the clearing of vegetation. | | 1.3 | Creation of new land uses? | No | Land already under industrial use. | | 1.4 | Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? | Yes | Detailed geotechnical investigation shall be carried. | | 1.5 | Construction works? | Yes | Construction of main plant and associated facilities is proposed. | | 1.6 | Demolition works? | No | Nil. | | 1.7 | Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? | Yes | Temporary sheds for construction workers will be constructed on available space in existing plant after detailed planning. | | 1.8 | Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations | Yes | Main plant and associated facilities shall be above ground. The areas under Stage-III, shall be graded to minimize the earthwork, if necessary. | | 1.9 | Underground works including mining or tunnelling? | No | Not applicable | | 1.10 | Reclamation works? | No | Not applicable | | 1.11 | Dredging? | No | Not applicable | | 1.12 | Offshore structures? | No | Not applicable | | 1.13 | Production and manufacturing processes? | Yes | Development of Advanced Ultra Super Critical Technology and thermal power generation (800 MW) based on Advanced Ultra Super Critical Technology. | | 1.14 | Facilities for storage of goods or materials? | Yes | Storage facility of Materials & Plant Equipment, Coal, Fuel Oil, Chemicals, etc. already exist. The same shall be augmented, if required. | | 1.15 | Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? | Yes | A Comprehensive EIA/ EMP Study is proposed to be undertaken for Sipat AUSC TDP Stage-III (1x800 MW), which shall cover treatment and disposal of liquid effluent and solid waste. Neutralization pit for DM plant effluent treatment, lamella clarifier for treatment of service water and settling tanks for wastewater from coal handling plant will be installed. | | 1.16 | Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? | Yes | Full fledge township has already been established in existing plant. Extension of existing facilities in township area/ new facilities in CISF Colony like additional guest rooms and waiting area for drivers and in CISF Colony, Sub Officer hostel will be constructed. | | 1.17 | New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? | No | Not applicable
Existing Network shall be utilized. | | 1.18 | New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? | No | Not applicable
Existing Network shall be utilized. | | 1.19 | Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? | No | No. Existing MGR shall be used for trans-portation of Coal. | | 1.20 | New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? | No | Not Applicable, as plant is under operation. | | 1.21 | Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? | No | No such activities are proposed to be undertaken. | | 1.22 | Stream crossings? | No | Not applicable | | 1.23 | Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? | Yes | The project envisages the use of surface water from Right Bank Canal (RBC) of Hasdeo Barrage for power generation. No ground water will be extracted. | | 1.24 | Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? | No | Not applicable. | | 1.25 | Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? | Yes | Movement of workers and other personnel to the operation site takes place through the existing networks only. | | 1.26 | Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? | No | Nil | | 1.27 | Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? | No | Not applicable. | | 1.28 | Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? | Yes | There shall be temporary influx of construction labours during construction phase. | | 1.29 | Introduction of alien species? | No | Not applicable. | | 1.30 | Loss of native species or genetic diversity? | No | No loss of native species or genetic diversity as land is already under industrial use. | | 1.31 | Any other actions? | No | NIL. | |
| 2 | Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply): |
| S.No | Information/Checklist confirmation | Yes/No | Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data | | 2.1 | Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) | No | No additional land is proposed to be acquired for the project. About 170 acres of land shall be used for locating the unit within the vacant space in the MGR bulb. | | 2.2 | Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD | Yes | Normal Make up water requirement for this project would be about 2000 Cu.M/hr with ash water re-circulation system in operation. The Source of water shall be Right Bank Canal (RBC) of Hasdeo Barrage. | | 2.3 | Minerals (MT) | Yes | Coal: 3.34 million tons/ annum will be required to operate the plant.
The Coal consumption for existing units are as follows:
Stage-I: 9.8 MTPA
Stage-II: 6.6 MTPA | | 2.4 | Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) | Yes | As the site is already developed and fairly level, there would be no major requirement of soil.
Stones, sand and aggregate will be sourced from local area and details of quantity will be available after design & Engineering. | | 2.5 | Forests and timber (source – MT) | No | Nil | | 2.6 | Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) | Yes | Two number of 11 kV feeder shall be provided from existing 11 KV switchgear of SIPAT STPP to meet the construction power requirement. Coal shall be required at about 3.34 MTPA at 90% PLF. Fuel Oil (LDO) will be used for boiler start-up and lightening only whenever required. | | 2.7 | Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) | No | -- | |
| 3 | Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health |
| S.No | Information/Checklist confirmation | Yes/No | Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data | | 3.1 | Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies | Yes | Hydrochloric acid, Caustic Soda, Liquid Ammonia, Sodium Hypochloride and Chlorine Dioxide will be stored at site. | | 3.2 | Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) | No | No water borne disease anticipated since due care for treatment and disposal of wastewater is being taken. | | 3.3 | Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? | Yes | The construction of Sipat STPP Stage-I & II, has already provided employment potential. it has also improved the power supply position in Chhattisgarh and other states.Some CSR initiatives like construction of Bio-gas plant, Toilets in school, RO water purifier, construction of roads, school buildings, community hall, arranging health camps and distribution of Medical equipment etc. have also helped in changing good living conditions. It will continue in stage-III. | | 3.4 | Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. | No | -- | | 3.5 | Any other causes | No | -- | |
| 4 | Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) |
| S.No | Information/Checklist confirmation | Yes/No | Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data | | 4.1 | Spoil, overburden or mine wastes | No | Nil. | | 4.2 | Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) | Yes | Small additional quantities of domestic wastes will be generated from township and administrative areas, which will be disposed-off in environment friendly manner.
Bio-degradable waste will be utilized for Bio gas generation at Bio-methanation plant at existing plant. | | 4.3 | Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) | Yes | Used oil/ waste oil, lead battery etc. will be generated during operation phase. These wastes will be disposed-off in accordance to the applicable rules and regulations. | | 4.4 | Other industrial process wastes | Yes | Fly ash and bottom ash will be generated due to combustion of coal. About 4000 tonne of ash per day i.e. about 1.3 million tonne ash per annum is envisaged from proposed project, which shall be utilized in various areas. About 15 tonne per hour, Gypsum will be generated from FGD system shall also be utilized/ disposed of in an environmentally suitable manner. | | 4.5 | Surplus product | No | -- | | 4.6 | Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment | Yes | Small additional quantities will be generated, which will also be disposed off in ash disposal area or used as manure. | | 4.7 | Construction or demolition wastes | Yes | As land does not have permanent building or structures therefore demolition will not required. However, construction waste will be generated, which will be disposed as per norms. | | 4.8 | Redundant machinery or equipment | No | -- | | 4.9 | Contaminated soils or other materials | No | -- | | 4.10 | Agricultural wastes | No | --- | | 4.11 | Other solid wastes | No | ETP Sludge shall be generated and disposed in ash ponds. | |
| 5 | Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr) |
| S.No | Information/Checklist confirmation | Yes/No | Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data | | 5.1 | Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources | Yes | Stack emissions will comprise of Particulate Matter, SO2, and NOx will be emitted due to combustion of coal. Pollution control equipment will be installed to meet the emission norms dated 07.12.2015 (30 mg/Nm3 for Particulate Matter and 100 mg/Nm3 for SO2 and NOx each). | | 5.2 | Emissions from production processes | Yes | Stack emissions will comprise of Particulate Matter, SO2, and NOx will be emitted due to combustion of coal. Pollution control equipment will be installed to meet the emission norms dated 07.12.2015 (30 mg/Nm3 for Particulate Matter and 100 mg/Nm3 for SO2 and NOx each).
Pollution loads (emission) from existing units are as follows:
Stage-I (3x660MW):
SO2 – 1114.5 mg/Nm3
NOx- 413.3 mg/Nm3
SPM- 44.38 mg/Nm3
Stage-II (2x500MW):
SO2 – 1022.2 mg/Nm3
NOx- 403.9 mg/Nm3
SPM- 43.75 mg/Nm3 | | 5.3 | Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport | Yes | Fugitive dust will be generated from coal handling and ash handling. | | 5.4 | Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment | Yes | Smoke from construction equipment and vehicles will be generate which will be minimize through preventive maintenance. | | 5.5 | Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste | Yes | Dust may be generated as mentioned above. Sewage will be treated into existing STP. | | 5.6 | Emissions from incineration of waste | No | -- | | 5.7 | Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) | No | --- | | 5.8 | Emissions from any other sources | No | -- | |
| 6 | Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: |
| S.No | Information/Checklist confirmation | Yes/No | Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data | | 6.1 | From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers | Yes | Noise will be generated during operation of the power plant. | | 6.2 | From industrial or similar processes | Yes | From turbines, pumps, fans etc. | | 6.3 | From construction or demolition | Yes | Noise and emissions from construction machinery and equipment. | | 6.4 | From blasting or piling | No | Control blasting may be envisaged. Piling may be done as per requirement. | | 6.5 | From construction or operational traffic | Yes | Noise, vibration & heat get generated in course of operation of vehicles including
machineries. These are being maintained within acceptable limits. | | 6.6 | From lighting or cooling systems | Yes | The noise level due to operation of Cooling Towers is in order of 75 dB (A). | | 6.7 | From any other sources | No | -- | |
| 7 | Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea: |
| S.No | Information/Checklist confirmation | Yes/No | Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data | | 7.1 | From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials | No | All due care shall be taken to avoid spillage of hazardous materials. | | 7.2 | From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) | No | Sewage and all plant effluents will be treated appropriately to conform to regulatory standards and recycle & reuse within plant & Township. Temporary labour camps will have soak pits. | | 7.3 | By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water | No | Not expected as suitable pollution control measures shall be provided. | | 7.4 | From any other sources | No | -- | | 7.5 | Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? | No | Not expected as suitable environmental control measures shall be provided. | |
| 8 | Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment |
| S.No | Information/Checklist confirmation | Yes/No | Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data | | 8.1 | From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances | Yes | Adequate measures will be taken for the control of fire and explosion hazards. Further, On-site and Off-site Disaster Management Plans will be prepared and will be implemented at site. | | 8.2 | From any other causes | No | - | | 8.3 | Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? | Yes | The project site is not susceptible to floods, landslides or cloud bursts. Adequate care will be taken during design and construction to avoid any disaster like earthquake. | |
| 9 | Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality |
| S.No | Information/Checklist confirmation | Yes/No | Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data | | 9.1 | Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:
- Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply,waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
- housing development
- extractive industries
- supply industries
- Other
| Yes | Sipat AUSC TDP is a technology demonstration project. It’s successful implementation shall begin a new era in thermal power generation. Further, the operation of project will promote the establishment/ expansion of ancillary and small scale industries and service sector in the area to meet the requirement of the project.
This will lead to improvement of livelihood of the people. | | 9.2 | Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment | No | -- | | 9.3 | Set a precedent for later developments | Yes | The existing project has initiated various types of commercial/ industrial activities in the area. Proposed AUSC TDP will increase developmental activities in the area and begin a new era in thermal power generation in India and abroad. | | 9.4 | Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects | No | No new major industry is planned nearby, hence no cumulative impact assessment is required. However during detailed EIA study cumulative impact assessment, if any other industry proposed will be carried out. | |
| (III) | Environmental Sensitivity | | S.No | Areas | Name/Identity | Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary | | 1 | Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
| No | Nil. | | 2 | Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests | No | No ecological sensitive area exist within 15 km radius except for Amilipali Protected Forest (about 8 km E) and Sonathi Pahar Protected Forest (about 4.5 km NE) is located. | | 3 | Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration | No | No species of sensitive flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration are recorded, to the best of our knowledge. | | 4 | Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters | Yes | Lilagarh river is about 3 km East and Kharung River (5 km, West), Arpa (12 km SW) from the project site. | | 5 | State, National boundaries | No | No state / National boundary within 15 km radius of the project. | | 6 | Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas | No | Nil. | | 7 | Defence installations | No | Nil | | 8 | Densely populated or built-up area | Yes | Bilaspur City at an aerial distance of 12 km | | 9 | Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) | Yes | Hospital, Schools, place of worships exist within 15 km. | | 10 | Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) | No | Nil. | | 11 | Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) | No | Nil | | 12 | Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects | No | Nil. | | | (IV) | Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies | | | | Additional Attachments, if any |
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| ADS Letter |
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| 1. | NA | The correction have been made as per the instruction received | 29 Jan 2019 | | 2. | NA | 1. Form-1 mentions details with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible with source of information data. However, the form-1 is generic. Please update the form-1. Also mention the quantities of raw materials consumption and pollution load of existing power plant.
2. Details of QCI-NABET consultants engaged for conducting EIA studies. | 25 Jan 2019 |
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| Sno. | ADS Letter | Remarks | Date of ADS |
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| 1. | ADS Reply Letter | NTPC Ltd. has appointed EIA consultant M/s Vimta Labs Limited, Hyderabad for EIA Study for Sipat Advance Ultra Super Critical Technology Demonstration Project, Stage-III (1x800 MW) project. M/s Vimta Labs Limited is an QCI/NABET accredited EIA consultant under sector 1(d) -Thermal Power Sector for Category ‘A’ Project. | 15 Mar 2019 | | 2. | NA | ok | 11 Mar 2019 |
| | (V) | Undertaking | | I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. | | V.(i) | | Name of Applicant | Vijay | | Designation | Head of Deptt Env Engg | | Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here) | NTPC Limited | | Address | NTPC Engineering Office Complex
Sector-24, Noida |
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