Stage-I of Lara is already operational, and the latest approval will increase the station's planned installed capacity to 3,200 MW. The derived project cost is approximately Rs 12.8 crore per MW based on the sanctioned investment and installed capacity.
The approval is expected to support future demand for power generation equipment, engineering services and balance-of-plant systems. However, project completion will depend on statutory approvals, fuel availability and execution schedules before commissioning.
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