Mamata Lays Foundation for 1,600 MW Thermal Power Plants in Salboni

24 Apr 2025

On Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone for a 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Salboni in Paschim Medinipur district. JSW Energy will invest ?1,600 crore to construct a power plant consisting of two units, each with a capacity of 800 MW.

This marks the company’s first venture into the energy sector in Eastern India with the launch of a Greenfield plant. The first 800 MW unit is scheduled for commissioning within 42 months, with the second unit to follow in 48 months.

The JSW Group also operates a cement grinding unit at its Salboni location, where Mamata Banerjee ceremoniously lit a digital lamp to mark the foundation stone laying. She also formally unveiled the foundation plaque of the power plant.

Chairman of JSW Group and industrialist Sajjan Jindal remarked, “Salboni represents a vision for the group’s future. Over the past decade, the state has experienced remarkable growth, and the progress in West Bengal has been widely appreciated. The land rightfully belongs to the farmers, and they should reap the benefits of the industries being established here.” Jindal further emphasised that the Salboni power plant will feature state-of-the-art technology, ensuring zero pollution.

On Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone for a 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Salboni in Paschim Medinipur district. JSW Energy will invest ?1,600 crore to construct a power plant consisting of two units, each with a capacity of 800 MW.

This marks the company’s first venture into the energy sector in Eastern India with the launch of a Greenfield plant. The first 800 MW unit is scheduled for commissioning within 42 months, with the second unit to follow in 48 months.

The JSW Group also operates a cement grinding unit at its Salboni location, where Mamata Banerjee ceremoniously lit a digital lamp to mark the foundation stone laying. She also formally unveiled the foundation plaque of the power plant.

Chairman of JSW Group and industrialist Sajjan Jindal remarked, “Salboni represents a vision for the group’s future. Over the past decade, the state has experienced remarkable growth, and the progress in West Bengal has been widely appreciated. The land rightfully belongs to the farmers, and they should reap the benefits of the industries being established here.” Jindal further emphasised that the Salboni power plant will feature state-of-the-art technology, ensuring zero pollution.