The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is seeking to outsource geological investigations to speed up the approval of hydro power projects, including pumped storage projects. The agency will be hiring external exports to speed up project design and help in timely completion of projects while achieving the energy transition goals “earlier than targeted”, as per an official notice.

Why the outsourcing drive?

“Competent experts will evaluate geological chapters of detailed project reports (DPRs) and ensure the geological aspects of hydro electric projects and pumped storage projects. CEA shall concur DPRs of these hydro electric projects and pumped storage projects based on the evaluation done by the competent experts. The competent experts will get suitable payment towards evaluation

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