The Uttar Pradesh government has approved two thermal power projects, each of 800MW, to be built at the cost of Rs 18000 crore in Obra, Sonbhadra. This move will provide cheaper electricity to people in the state. NTPC, the central government-owned power generator, is partnering in a 50:50 capacity. The project will execute with 30% equity and the remaining 70% will come from financial institutions.