Centre fortifies initiatives to boost power generation

27 Aug 2012 Evaluate

Amid poor power generation in India, the Power Ministry has confirmed that major initiatives were taken to improve the situation after the worst blackout last month. The major initiatives of the government include de-licensing of thermal generation, introduction of Ultra-Mega Power Projects (UMPP), investor friendly New Hydro Policy 2008.

With de-licensing of thermal generation, it is expected that market forces would weed out excess and inefficient capacity. The UMPP, each with a capacity of 4,000 MW or more, are being developed with the aim of bridging the gap in generation. The New Hydro Policy 2008 was designed to involve the private sector in developing the hydro-electric power sector and reduce dependence on thermal energy, which accounts for 84% of the country's power generation.

Other initiatives include, augmentation of domestic manufacturing capacity of power plant equipment, adoption of supercritical technologies, liberalization of mega power policy, enhancing availability of skilled and trained manpower etc. The centre also affirmed to supplement the efforts of the State Governments by establishing power plants in the Central Sector through Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs).

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