Odisha government rejects allegations of power shortage

Rejecting allegations of undeclared power cuts during the summer, Odisha government today said that there was no shortage of power in the state.

"There is no shortage of power availability this summer. Because of better water management during the last monsoon, there is sufficient water reserve in reservoirs for generation of hydro power also," Energy secretary P K Jena told reporters here.

Stating that the daily requirement of power in the state at present varies from 3200 MW to 3800 MW, Jena said the energy department is now able to provide 4200 MW.

"If required, more power will be procured from thermal sector," Jena said.