The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has urged for an impartial investigation into the coal shortages affecting several thermal power plants across the country. In addition, the engineers federation has advocated for scrutiny into the costs associated with the importation of dry fuel in India.
The country known for the highest coal dependency in Europe has been experiencing a marked shift towards renewable energy sources, many on the micro scale.
The eight-month long extension has been directed by the Ministry of Power owing to a surge in electricity demand, inadequate supply of domestic coal and reduced hydropower generation.