India plans to add 14,700 MW of thermal power capacity this year
Out of the 14,700 megawatt, the Centre's target is to add 6,880 MW.
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High demand fuels 12% rise in coal consumption at thermal plants in FY23
India's thermal units are consuming more coal as the power demand is on the rise and thermal power is the main source of power supply.
Import coal for blending or face 5% cut in domestic supply: Govt tells power utilities
Power minister RK Singh has expressed concern that tender process for coal import has either not started or not completed in some states.
Power crisis looms large as 61% coal plants in critical coal shortage
Coal availability at 106 out of 173 coal fired power plants have turned 'critical', says data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
