Power Transmission lines and Power Projects in the Offing

摘要

An adequate supply of electricity to provide power consistently for growth of every sector in the state and augmentation of inter-regional capacity is must for a country's economic prowess. Major steps being taken by the Government to boost power sector in country are - acceleration in generation capacity addition during 12th Plan with a target of 88,537 MW from conventional sources and 30,000 MW from renewable energy sources; bridging the gap of indigenous coal availability through coal imports for increased generation by thermal plants and promoting energy conservation, energy efficiency and demand side management measures.