Power Ministry plans 83.5 GW thermal power projects by 2032

The Ministry of Power is planning and implementing over 83.50 GW of thermal power projects worth approximately Rs 6.96 trillion to ensure India meets its base load electricity requirements by 2032.  According to generation planning studies by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India will need 283 GW of installed coal and lignite-based capacity by FY32 under a stressed scenario. To achieve this, the government aims to add 80 GW of coal-based power capacity by FY32….