Centre restores UP’s domestic coal supply

With Uttar Pradesh government clearing the way for importing 4% coal for both state gencos as well as independent power plants in the state for two months, the Centre is all set to restore the state’s domestic coal supply. Talking to FE, an official of the ministry of power said that railway rake allotment, which was reduced on account of UP’s denial to import coal, will henceforth be restored.

“Lesser number of rakes were being allotted to UP. But now that would be restored to 95% as is being done for other states. Uttar Pradesh will now be on the same footing as other states. It will not be at any disadvantage as far as coal supply is considered,” he said.