as far as i know last government was trying to set up a project for nuclear power plants , but its india here opposition means they will oppose each and everything whatever the govt do.
as far as finances are concerned , major part will be contributed by Central govt and rest will be provided by state and there will be some kind of distribution of power generated between state and Center,
in my views it will help a lot to the progress of state as it will remove power crisis,
create employment.
Punjab govt is investing in smaller thermal plants at this moment,
these are total failure, coal supplies are limited , punjab govt is not in position to supply required quantity to ropar and bathinda plants, from where they will get coal for new plants,
its major hit to environment also