Question : Allocation of Power

(a) the allocation of power during the current financial year, State/UT-wise;

(b) whether any proposals are pending from various States including the State of Goa for allocation of more power during the current year;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon, State/UT-wise;

(d) whether the Government is making or proposes to make any estimates about the anticipated shortage of power in the current and the ensuing year; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken to cope with the same?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

( SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) : The details of the allocation of power from Central Generating Stations to each State/UT during the current financial year is given at Annexure.

(b) & (c) : No proposal is pending from the States/UTs including the State of Goa for allocation of more power during the current financial year.

(d) & (e): As per the Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) for 2019-20 prepared by Central Electricity Authority, no shortage of electricity is anticipated in the country. Further, the Load Generation Balance Report for the next financial year will be compiled based on the review of actual power supply position for the current year 2019-20.

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