Centre attempts to bridge the gap between the demand supply of power due to deficit monsoon

The Centre has taken various steps to bridge the gap between the demand supply of power due to deficit monsoon. Following steps have been taken in this regard:

1. The coal based power generation has been increased.
2. The planned maintenance of some of the Thermal stations has been rescheduled to post monsoon.
3. Since Western Region (WR) has surplus thermal generation, the gas from WR is being diverted to Northern Region (NR) as and when available for optimum utilization.
4. Increase in availability of power by optimum utilisation of generating stations especially, imported coal or Naptha based station, which are normally less utilised due to high cost or less fuel availability.
5. The plants which were under reserve shutdown due to high cost, they were made operational to compensate the deficit.
6. Inter-regional power was made available to the regions affected due to deficit monsoon.
7. Enhancement of inter-regional power transfer capability by commissioning of 765 KV Raichur-Solapur transmission line.
8. Contingency arrangement by connecting one 500 MW unit at Vindhyachal STPS (stage-IV), with Northern Region, which is otherwise meant for Western Region.