The increase in reservoir capacity of Tehri due to the permission to fill the water up to 830 metres helped the THDCIL to generate more power during the recent power crisis. The corporation generated a record 460 Million Units (MU) of electricity in the month of October when the country was facing a power crisis due to shortage of coal in the thermal power plants. Talking to the media persons the chairman and managing director of THDCIL, Rajeev Vishnoi said 20 – 22 MU of electricity was produced daily in the month of October as against an average daily production of six MU. He added that the increase in reservoir capacity of Tehri would help in maintaining water flow at Har Ki Paidi and canals during summer season.
