Some states have raised concerns over depleted coal inventories in power plants, even as the central government has said that fears of a looming power crisis are unfounded.
Fuel stocks at plants that supply electricity to the national capital will last two-three days, Delhi power minister Satyendar Jain said. “Delhi used to get about 4,000 MW from NTPC, but we are still getting only about half of it. I hope the matter is resolved by the Centre at the earliest,” he said.
The Delhi government has authorised private distribution companies to buy electricity from the open market, which can cost up to ₹20 per kWh, much higher than prices in long-term purchase agreements.
