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L&T has secured an initial nod for the 1,600 MW Chandrapura thermal power project in Jharkhand being developed by a DVC-Coal India joint venture.
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 12:22
L&T Secures Initial Approval for 1,600 MW Thermal Power Project in Jharkhand
  • •Larsen & Toubro has received an initial notice to proceed for the main plant package of a 1,600 MW thermal power plant in Chandrapura, Jharkhand.
  • •The project is being developed by DVCCIL, a joint venture between Damodar Valley Corporation and Coal India Ltd.
  • •The project will feature two 800 MW ultra-supercritical power units to ensure higher thermal efficiency and lower specific emissions.
  • •L&T's scope of work includes the design, engineering, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of key equipment and civil works.

Key Questions Answered

The Chandrapura thermal power project has a total capacity of 1,600 MW, comprising two 800 MW ultra-supercritical power units.

The project is being developed by DVCCIL, which is a joint venture between Damodar Valley Corporation and Coal India Ltd.

L&T's scope includes the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of key equipment like boilers and turbines, along with civil and electrical works.