Minister says Maharashtra facing 4,000 MW power shortage, blames Coal India for fuel supply crunch
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Energy Minister Nitin Raut on Tuesday said the state is facing a shortage of 3,500 to 4,000 MW of electricity supply and blamed “mismanagement and lack of planning” on part of central PSU Coal India Ltd (CIL) for the situation.
He said Coal India, a Maharatna PSU and the largest producer of the fossil fuel, has failed to ensure timely supply of coal for thermal power generation plants in the state.
