Ahead of summer and Lok Sabha polls, coal companies to increase output

The power ministry has directed all coal companies to boost production after a series of complaints from thermal power firms, and in anticipation of high demand during the summer and the upcoming election season.

In a recent joint review meeting of the ministries of power, coal and railways, the power ministry expressed concern over depleted coal stocks at power plants. The coal stock at power units stands at an average of 13 days, as of February 20. 

Following several complaints from power units, including privately owned, the power ministry stressed the need to improve dispatch of coal. Recently, the Association of Power