Comments By Honarable Prime Minister & other VVIP’s on their visit to Dahanu.

Hon'ble Prime Minister's comment in letter addressed to CMD

"In your Organization, we note that Dahanu project has been performing well. You may kindly convey the government's appreciation to the personnel working in this plant, as well as to all other officers and the staff of the organization who either directly or indirectly has made it possible to achieve this. It is hoped that the tempo of the growth in generation will be maintained in the coming months of the year, so that the annual targets may be fully attained." Shri. I.K.Gujral, 1996.

Excerpt from the aide memoir of ICR Missions (World Bank) visit to Dahanu plant on 03.12.96 Para-14

• "The mission was impressed by the generating station at Dahanu for its overall cleanliness, excellent upkeep, effective management and the dedication of a highly motivated staff to make it a show-piece of power plant"

• Most notably, Reliance Energy Ltd. has established Mangroves (several million seedling) of two local species alongwith creeks surrounding the power station. Some of the new Mangrove communities are now two meters in height. There are no other Mangrove communities in existence in DAHANU creek area, and Reliance Energy Ltd. should be commended for this effort which will have a definite positive impact on the aquatic ecology. The Mission encourages Reliance Energy Ltd. to continue the Mangrove establishment effort surrounding the ash disposal area.

• Several SOx sensitive species were established on the plant site to act as bio-monitors of ambient air. The impact of SOx on Chicku was studied using internationally developed fumigation chamber techniques; the impact of ash deposition was also studied. The investigation revealed that Chicku is among the most resistant of the species to the effects of SOx and ash deposition. Tests were conducted of SOx concentration over three order of magnitude above ambient SOx concentration.

Shri. Gopinath Munde, Ex-Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra state

"Project is being run on rated capacity. All possible measures have been taken so as to prevent any adverse effect on environment. Modern technology has been drawn for improving distribution, which is appreciable. PLF is excellent. I wish my best to Reliance Energy Ltd. for success in future"

Mr. Dick Goldman, USAID letter dtd. 03/03/98

"I still recall fondly our short but educational trip to Dahanu and the wonderful hospitability of all the Reliance Energy Ltd. staff. The performance, environmental interest and housekeeping of the facility is certainly an example to all plant operators in India and demonstrates that an international standard is obtainable."

Comment of Dr. A. Mehrotra, Joint Director, Ministry of Environment & Forest, Government of
India during his visit to DTPS.

"After visiting the power plant I could remember my visit to Lognett power plant of North England. Management is very sincere in implementing environmental safeguards. I wish best of luck to all."

Dr.Rashmi Mayur's Comment

"Your commitment to sustainable development inspires hope for our future."