CM, Deputy CM review power
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered energy officials to procure G9 grade coal from Mahanadi Coalfields and Coal India to address shortages at the Yadadri Thermal Power Station. He questioned the station's construction, which requires unavailable coal and its distant location, leading to a ₹40,000 crore financial burden.
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This article reveals critical issues in energy infrastructure planning and resource management within a state, impacting power generation, state finances, and potentially public services.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered the Energy department officials to initiate measures to procure coal from Mahanadi Coalfields and Coal India. The Chief Minister was serious about the stoppage of power generation at the Yadadri Thermal power generation centre due to coal shortage.
At a high level review of the Energy sector here on Wednesday, the CM instructed Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka to hold a meeting with Union Coal Minister Kishan Reddy to address the coal crisis for power generation in the State. The TGGENCO officials were ordered to commence power generation in full installed capacity from the Yadadri Thermal Power Station before Dussehra festival.
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