Major Thermal Power Project Announced in Salboni, West Bengal
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Foundation stone laying for a Rs 16,000 crore thermal power project in Salboni, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. |
| Developer | Jindal South West (JSW) Energy. |
| Project Capacity | 1600 MW (two units of 800 MW each). |
| Operational Timeline | First unit in 4 years, second unit in 5 years. |
| Coal Supplier | Coal India Ltd under SHAKTI B(IV) scheme. |
| Employment | 4,000-6,000 jobs during construction; 800-1,000 permanent jobs. |
| Economic Impact | Largest private investment in West Bengal's core sector in 14 years. |
| Future Expansion | Plans to double capacity announced at Bengal Global Business Summit 2025. Additional projects in Durgapur, Bakreshwar, and Santaldih. |
| Industrial Park | New industrial park planned in Salboni. |
| Major Thermal Power Plants in WB | Bandel, Bakreswar, Kolaghat, Sagardighi, Santaldihi. |
| SHAKTI Scheme | Introduced in 2017 for transparent coal allocation. SHAKTI B(IV) allocated 4100 MW to West Bengal. |