The Ministry of Coal on December 16, 2024, issued a notification regarding the SHAKTI Policy for Transparent Coal Allocation to the Power Sector.
The following has been stated: -
•The SHAKTI Policy, introduced in 2017 and amended in 2019 and 2023, ensures transparent coal allocation to coal-based power-generating companies in India. It includes various mechanisms, such as Fuel Supply Agreements (FSAs) and auctions, granting coal linkages to plants across the country.
•Beneficiaries include thermal power plants, with a total capacity of 8,780 MW and linkages totalling 38.90 MTPA under multiple auction rounds.
•The policy supports sustainable coal allocation for power generation with regional earmarks and diverse provisions.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.2084790]
