Power Ministry plans to increase power generation capacity by 18,000 MW in FY13

16 May 2012 Evaluate

Power Ministry is planning to increase the country’s power generation capacity by 18,000 MW in the current fiscal. Out of this, 2000 MW is expected to be added as nuclear power capacity. These figures were discussed in a meeting between the Power Ministry officials and the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Pulok Chatterji.

In the last five years, i.e. from 2007-2012, the government has been successful in adding about 53,000 MW power generation capacity, 9,000 MW short of the planned target of 62,000 MW. The initial target set by the government was 78,000 MW, which was curtailed to 62,000 MW in the absence of environment clearance for the coal blocks allotted. However, the Power Ministry is hopeful of achieving this target by the end of this fiscal.

In the coming five years, 2012-17, the government plans to add 76,000 MW, as against the Planning Commission’s proposed target of above 90,000 MW.  The target has been lowered on account of shortages in the supply of coal and gas.

The supply of power is essential for the growth of the Indian economy. It has been estimated that power generation needs to grow by 6.5% if the country wants to achieve the growth target of 9% annually. The Working Group on Power has estimated an allocation of Rs 13,72,580 crore for the power sector in the 12th Five Year Plan. Out of this, Rs 638,600 crore has been earmarked for power generation and Rs 306,235 crore for distribution.

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