In Uttar Pradesh the state government has decided to set up a 2,000-MW thermal power project in a western district of the state. It would be between Greater Noida and Bulandshahr, alongside the Yamuna Expressway. Competitive bids will be invited very soon for the project by the UP Power Corporation Limited from private companies. Quoting official sources our Lucknow correspondent reports a proposal in this regard was approved by the state's Energy Task Force at a meeting presided over by Chief Secretary.