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Pragati Platform | COVER STORY
PROJECT
2.5 MMT Padur Strategic
Crude Oil Storage
Sanction Date PRAGATI Date
Jan 7, 2004 April 22, 2015,
March 23, 2016
Hurdles: Right-to-use and right-of-way-related issues
Cost Completion date
₹7,581 crore December 31, 2018
The commissioning of the Padur SPR has
Benefits not only brought socio-economic benefits but
also strategic importance. It has strengthened
India’s ability to respond to crude oil supply
disruptions and emergencies.
PROJECT
PROJECT
Kudankulam-APP
Transmission System Bembla Irrigation
Sanction Date PRAGATI Date
Sanction Date PRAGATI Date April 2, 2007 October 25, 2023
May 12, 2005 November 4, 2015
Hurdles: Land acquisition, financial issues
Hurdles: Right-of-way and right-of-use issues,
among others Cost Completion date
Cost Completion date ₹2,685.41 crore June 30, 2025
₹2,577.23 crore Dec 31, 2019
This project has reduced agricultural
Improved power grid reliability and energy Benefits uncertainty in a drought-prone area.
Benefits security by promoting clean nuclear energy and dependence on rainfall has decreased. n
Cropping intensity has increased, and
reducing costly power purchases. Supported
India’s carbon reduction goals, while also
boosting regional economic development and
enhancing community confidence.
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