The Ministry of Power (MoP) on October 23, 2023, issued the Extension of Directions under the Electricity Act, 2003, to generating companies.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The directive to import coal-based generators has been extended due to the surge in electricity demand, inadequate supply of domestic coal, and the reduced availability of hydro generation.
• This has been extended to June 30, 2024.
[Notification No. 23/13/2021-R&R (Pt-1)]