Karnataka’s three thermal power plants, which generate 40% of the total state output, have been put in a tough spot due to non-compliance with emission rules while remedial measures by KPCL have been delayed as an engineer tried to sabotage tenders worth Rs 1,600 crore to favour one of the bidders.
Following a 2017 order by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change that amended emission norms for thermal power stations in the country, installation of Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) system became compulsory to check air pollution and water consumption. The deadline for implementation of the project was December 2019.
