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BRS leaders allege Telangana coal shortages are crippling power generation

BRS leaders allege Telangana coal shortages are crippling power generation
BRS teams expose chinks in TG govt coal supply armour · thehansindia.com

BRS leaders say Telangana is not receiving enough suitable coal for its power plants.

They met a Singareni official to discuss the problem.

The leaders said some power units are producing less electricity or have stopped.

They blamed poor administration and the diversion of better coal to other states.

They also claimed that 40 lakh tonnes of coal worth Rs 1,600 crore cannot be accounted for.

The shortages have affected farm electricity supplies, according to the party.

Some factories reportedly had to use diesel generators.

BRS demanded more coal for local plants and investigations into the missing stock.

Key facts

Coal stock allegedly missing
40 lakh tonnes
Alleged value of missing coal
Rs 1,600 crore
Pending dues cited by BRS
More than Rs 52,000 crore
Yadadri plant capacity
4,000 MW
Affected KTPP unit
500 MW unit at KTPP Bhupalpally
Affected YTPS unit
800 MW unit at YTPS
Agricultural power supply
Six hours daily, according to BRS leaders

Sources

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