Encouraged with the results of implementation of PHASE-I R&M programme, the PHASE-II R&M programme for 44 thermal power stations in the country was taken up in the year 1990-91 for completion during the 8th Plan period. The CEA prepared the guidelines for preparation of R&M Scheme by SEBs and the Roving Teams constituted for PHASE-II of the programme visited various thermal power stations and assisted SEBs in the formulation of R&M schemes. Power Finance Corporation (PFC) was assigned the responsibility to provide loan assistance to the SEBs for R&M works.
| (i) | Number of thermal power stations covered | 44 |
| (ii) | Number of thermal units covered | 198 |
| (iii) | Total capacity involved | 20870 MW |
| (iv) | Expenditure incurred | Rs.862 Crores |
| (v) | Anticipated additional generation after completion | 4000 MU/annum |
| (vi) | Total additional generation achieved | 5000 MU /annum |
| (vii) | Capacity taken up for Life extension Work (Units 1,2,8&9) of Neyveli TPS) | 300 MW |
The details of units covered are given in Annexure-II.