Tribune News ServicePatiala, October 10
Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu has called for action against thermal plants for not having an adequate reserve of coal.
“Punjab must prevent &
Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday sought action against private thermal power plants in the state for "punishing consumers" by not maintaining adequate coal stock for electricity generation.
Punjab Pradesh Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said that Punjab should prepare for the looming power crisis due to shortage of coal in power plants and prevent it.
A shortage of coal has hit the capacity for power generation in Punjab. As a result, three thermal power plants have been shut down and Chief Minister Channi has requested the Centre to increase coal supply to the state.
His remarks came a day after state-owned utility Punjab State Power Corporation Limited was forced to cut down power generation and impose load shedding in the wake of coal crisis