About 51% of 156 thermal plants across 12 states whose data could be obtained declared themselves compliant with water norms early this year
Existing water shortage has already forced 61 thermal power plants to shut down between 2013 and 2017, leading to 17,000 gigawatt hours of lost generation
As of May 2019, India's total thermal power capacity stood at 226.3 Gw
Cost of projects across the country climbs to Rs 5.07 trillion from Rs 4.46 trillion, following implementaion delay of four to 78 months