Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka asks SCCL, TGGENCO to draw up long-term plan to meet future coal, power demand
Telangana's Deputy Chief Minister has directed state-run energy companies SCCL and TGGENCO to develop a 10-year strategic plan for coal and power management. The initiative aims to improve operational efficiency, expand solar capacity, and explore mining for rare earth minerals.
Why it matters
Long-term energy planning is critical for industrial growth and economic stability in a rapidly developing state like Telangana.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has directed the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) and the Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited (TGGENCO) to jointly prepare a 10-year action plan based on the projected electricity demand and corresponding coal requirements in the State.
Speaking to reporters at Sathupalli in Khammam district after visiting the JVR Opencast Mine-II on Thursday, he said SCCL must produce high-quality coal while reducing production costs to remain competitive.
The Deputy CM said that the government’s priority was to strengthen SCCL as a strong and future-ready public sector enterprise by expanding its business and ensuring long-term sustainability.
He said SCCL had missed several opportunities to acquire new coal blocks during the previous BRS governance.
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