Maha GENCO abandons Dondaicha coal project
Author: PPD Team Date: December 20, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: December 20, 2024
Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) has abandoned the Dondaicha Coal Based Power Project.
The project, planned to have a capacity of 5×660 MW near Vikharan, Methi, and Varjhadi villages in Dhule district, Maharashtra, was set to be built at an investment of Rs 215.77 billion.
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