Tangedco set to purchase 6,000 MW

CHENNAI: Minister for Electricity V Senthil Balaji informed the Assembly on Monday that steps are being taken to purchase 6,000 MW as short-term power purchase to tackle power shortage during the summer days.

While replying to a special calling attention motion, the minister said steps are being taken by the department to purchase 3,047 MW and 3,007 MW for the months of April and May respectively.