Punjab Faces Power Shortage Amidst Central Pool Deficit and Private Thermal Plant Coal Issues
Punjab is currently receiving 1,051 MW less power than its allocated share from the Central Power Pool. This deficit is impacting the state's electricity supply, which is crucial for its agricultural sector and overall economy.
Tarunpreet Singh Sond, Punjab's Power and Public Works Minister, has communicated with the Union Power Minister to address this shortfall and ensure Punjab receives its full share. Sond clarified that thermal power plants owned by the Punjab Government have adequate coal reserves, attributing this to the operationalization of the Pachhwara coal mine.
However, private thermal power plants, including those at Talwandi Sabo and Rajpura, are experiencing coal supply issues. Coal India is responsible for supplying coal to these private facilities. Efforts are underway to restore units at these private plants to mitigate the power shortage.
