(a) the total targeted capacity of power generation in the country for the
year 2014-15 particularly from the hydel power and thermal power sectors,
sector-wise; and
(b) the steps being taken/proposed to be taken to achieve the targeted
power generation?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER
( SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA )
(a) & (b): The total targeted capacity of power generation in the country for
the year 2014-15 is under finalization. As regards, steps being / proposed to be
taken to ensure achievement of the targeted power generation inter-alia are :
(i) Pursuing with Coal India Limited for adequate quantity and quality of
coal including for third party sampling of coal quality.
(ii) Pursuing with the States for scheduled procurement of power.
(iii) Pursuing with power stations for lesser forced outage.
(iv) Expediting renovation, modernization and life extension of old and
inefficient generation units.
(v) To meet the shortfall in coal supplies to thermal power stations from
indigenous sources, the power utilities have been advised to import coal.
(vi) Regular reviews are held at various levels including Ministry of Power,
Ministry of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Coal, Planning Commission and
Cabinet Secretariat to identify the constraint areas and facilitate faster
resolution of inter-ministerial and other outstanding issues. For the
State Sector generating units review is also held at various levels of the
respective State Utilities.
(vii) De-silting of hydro stations caused by heavy rains.