Archive · 25 Sep 2026
BRS leaders allege Telangana coal shortages are crippling power generation
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.
BRS leaders met the Singareni director in Hyderabad to discuss coal shortages and power generation.
They alleged that TGGENCO units were curtailed or shut because of poor coal quality and insufficient supplies.
The delegation cited more than Rs 52,000 crore in pending dues and 40 lakh tonnes of allegedly missing coal.
BRS leaders said agricultural power supply had fallen to six hours daily and industries were using diesel generators.
The party demanded restored coal entitlements, grade-quality compensation, dispatch disclosures, and independent audits into the missing stock.
- Who
- BRS leaders, including MLC D Sravan Kumar, met Singareni officials.
- What
- They raised allegations about coal shortages, production problems, low-quality supplies, missing stock, and reduced thermal power generation.
- When
- The delegation met the Singareni director on Thursday; the article says two power units were shut by late June 2026.
- Where
- The meeting took place in Hyderabad and concerned Singareni and TGGENCO facilities across Telangana.
- Why
- BRS leaders said coal supply failures and administrative problems were causing power shortages and demanded corrective action and audits.
- 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