Kolhapur PSP (Chandgad)

Notes

• MoU × Memorandum of understanding (MoU) A non-binding agreement between the state and a developer to study and build a project at a site, with a water allocation. More in glossary → 15 Jul 2025 for 1,200 MW at Chandgad, ₹7,405 cr.
• Annexure 1 lists it with ToR × Terms of Reference (ToR) The list of studies an EIA must cover, set by the expert committee. Getting a ToR is the first clearance step, not a permission to build. More in glossary → granted; no ToR date or land figures found yet.
• Same taluka as the Tilari PSP × Pumped storage project (PSP) Two reservoirs at different heights: water is pumped up when power is cheap and released through turbines when power is needed. More in glossary → ; check they are separate sites.
• EAC × Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) The central committee of experts that recommends ToR and EC for river valley and hydro projects, including PSPs. More in glossary → 44th minutes of 27 Mar 2023 (item 44.12, proposal IA/MH/RIV/422207/2023): 'Kolhapur Off-Stream Closed Loop × Closed loop A PSP whose two reservoirs are built away from rivers; water is filled once and then recirculated. More in glossary → PSP', 1,200 MW on 390.95 ha with 55.09 ha forest, villages Dhamapura and Kanur Bk.
• So the ToR predates the Jul 2025 MoU by two years.
• Upper reservoir about 14 km from the Tilari PSP site: separate projects.

Timeline

1. 15 July 2025 · MoU signed, no clearance yet Reported #

   Maharashtra signs four PSP MoUs worth ₹31,955 cr

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   Greenko (Soygaon, 2,000 MWⓘ×Reported“As per the MoU, Greenko MH-01 IREP Pvt Ltd will set up a plant at Soygaon in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar with an investment of Rs 9,600 crore. It will generate 2,000 MW of electricity and provide 6,000 jobs.”The Week (PTI): Maharashtra signs MoUs for 4 PSPs worth ₹31,955 cr · 15 July 2025), Adani Hydro Energy Ten (Chikhaldara, 1,500 MWⓘ×Reported“The government also inked a pact with Adani Hydro Energy Ten Ltd for a project at Chikhaldara in Amravati with Rs 8,250 crore investment and 1,500 MW capacity. It will provide 4,800 jobs, the statement said.”The Week (PTI): Maharashtra signs MoUs for 4 PSPs worth ₹31,955 cr · 15 July 2025), Rithwik (Chandgad, 1,200 MWⓘ×Reported“The government signed an MoU with Rithwik Kolhapur PSP Pvt Ltd to set up a project at Chandgad in Kolhapur district. It is projected to produce 1,200 MW energy, while the investment would be Rs 7,405 crore. It will provide 2,600 jobs.”The Week (PTI): Maharashtra signs MoUs for 4 PSPs worth ₹31,955 cr · 15 July 2025) and Waterfront Construction (Lanja, 1,750 MWⓘ×Reported“The fourth MoU was signed with Waterfront Construction Pvt Ltd at Lanja in Ratnagiri. It will generate 1,750 MW of power with an investment of Rs 6,700 crore and provide for 1600 jobs.”The Week (PTI): Maharashtra signs MoUs for 4 PSPs worth ₹31,955 cr · 15 July 2025): 6,450 MWⓘ×Reported“…vate companies to develop pumped storage hydroelectric projects (PSPs) with Rs 31,955 crore investment with the aim of generating 6,450 MW power and 15,000 jobs. As per the MoU, Greenko MH-01 IREP Pvt Ltd will set up a plant at Soygaon in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar…”The Week (PTI): Maharashtra signs MoUs for 4 PSPs worth ₹31,955 cr · 15 July 2025 in all.

   Nayagaon PSP (Soygaon) · Adnadi PSP (Chikhaldara) · Kolhapur PSP (Chandgad) · Lanja PSP · The Week (PTI): Maharashtra signs MoUs for 4 PSPs worth ₹31,955 cr

2. 27 March 2023 · Clearance Documented #

   EAC recommends ToR for Rithwik's 1,200 MW Chandgad project

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   The 'Kolhapur off-stream closed loop PSP' at Dhamapura and Kanur Bk, Chandgad: 390.95 haⓘ×Documented“(1200 MW) in an area of 390.95 Ha located at Village Dhamapura, Kanu BK, Tehsil Chandgad, District Kolhapur”EAC 44th meeting minutes, 27 Mar 2023 (item 44.12), page57 · 27 March 2023 including 55.09 haⓘ×Documented“The forest land area required in Alternative – 1 (i.e., 55.09 Ha) is less than Alternative –”EAC 44th meeting minutes, 27 Mar 2023 (item 44.12), page165 · 27 March 2023 forest. The ToR came two years before the Jul 2025 MoU.ⓘ×Documented“(1200 MW) in an area of 390.95 Ha located at Village Dhamapura, Kanu BK, Tehsil Chandgad, District Kolhapur”EAC 44th meeting minutes, 27 Mar 2023 (item 44.12), page57 · 27 March 2023

   Kolhapur PSP (Chandgad) · EAC 44th meeting minutes, 27 Mar 2023 (item 44.12)