update

     Power Minister revealed that owing to the deficit monsoon rainfall, the hydro electricity generation has reduced considerably. On the other hand, it has enhanced generation from coal-based stations to meet the country’s power requirements, increasing coal requirement by thermal power plants. During June 2014, there was a record growth of 20.35 per cent in coal-based generation as compared to same month last year. However, the minister assured that the government is taking measures to supply adequate coal to critical power plants to maintain generation.