Bokaro: Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) plans to invest around Rs 20,000 crore to add 1,600 MW generation capacity through two new 800 MW units at its Chandrapura Thermal Power Station (CTPS), DVC chairman Rajesh Pandey said on Friday.The expansion of DVC’s 500MW CTPS plant is expected to generate employment opportunities and boost local economy.Addressing a TB awareness programme and mega health camp organised by the CTPS and the STMM Hospital at Chandrapura, Pandey said, “Industrial organisations must ensure the well-being of not only their employees but also access to better facilities for people living in surrounding areas.”“In keeping with this philosophy, the DVC’s responsibility extends beyond industrial growth to include the overall development of areas surrounding its installations. DVC has consistently prioritised healthcare, education, and infrastructure development through community initiatives,” he stated.Urging patients not to discontinue treatment midway, Bokaro deputy commissioner (DC) Ajay Nath Jha said, “Around 2,000 TB patients have been identified in Bokaro district. Hence, coordinated efforts by the administration, industries, and social organisations are needed to eliminate TB.”Earlier, Pandey and Jha inaugurated a modern TB centre with advanced facilities at the hospital.
