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Power Ministry Mandates Full Capacity for Imported Coal Plants Starting April 1

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Power Ministry Directs Imported Coal Plants to Run at Full Capacity from April 1

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News18•25-03-2026, 17:45

Power Ministry Directs Imported Coal Plants to Run at Full Capacity from April 1

•Power Ministry directs imported coal-based thermal plants to operate at full capacity for three months starting April 1.
•Move aims to prevent electricity shortage, with estimated peak demand of 270GW this summer.
•Section 11 of the Electricity Act invoked for about 15 imported coal-based projects.
•Order valid from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, to ensure optimal power availability.
•Tata Power's Mundra plant, which suspended operations in July 2025, is signing supplementary PPAs.

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