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Telangana Deputy CM Pushes for Thermal Power Boost
The Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, has asked officials to make sure that the state's thermal power plants produce as much electricity as possible.
This is because of the El Niño weather conditions affecting the country.
He also said he will visit the Singareni coal mines to check that there is enough good quality coal being supplied to the power plants.
Even though there have been problems with getting enough coal, the power plants have been able to produce a lot of electricity, meeting 31% of the state's needs in 2025–26.
This is a big increase from the previous year.
The Deputy Chief Minister will be going to the mines with the Special Chief Secretary of the Energy Department to look at how coal is being produced, transported, and maintained to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka directed officials to ensure maximum thermal power generation due to El Niño weather conditions.
He announced field-level inspections of Singareni coal mines to ensure adequate coal supply to thermal power stations.
GENCO thermal power plants generated 27,908 million units of electricity in 2025–26, meeting 31% of the state's total power demand.
This is a significant increase from the 25.14% recorded in 2024–25.
The Deputy Chief Minister will review coal production, transportation, and quality during his visit to the mines.
- Who
- Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
- What
- Directed officials to ensure maximum thermal power generation and announced field-level inspections of Singareni coal mines.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- When
- During a review meeting.
- Why
- To meet the state's electricity requirements and ensure uninterrupted power supply amidst El Niño weather conditions.
Proactive Power Generation
Supply Chain Challenges
Power Generation
Proactive Power Generation
Maximize thermal power generation to meet state's electricity needs.
Supply Chain Challenges
Coal supply challenges hinder consistent power generation.
Key facts
- Deputy Chief Minister
- Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
- Thermal Power Generation
- 27,908 million units in 2025–26
- Percentage of State's Power Demand Met
- 31%
- Previous Year's Percentage
- 25.14%
- Key Officials Present
- Navin Mittal, S Harish










