Telangana Targets 140 Million Units Daily Thermal Power to Avert Shortages
Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka orders a boost in thermal power generation to prevent shortages during Rabi and summer seasons in Telangana.
In a strategic move to safeguard the state against potential electricity crises, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has ordered officials to significantly ramp up Telangana thermal power generation. The goal is to reach a daily output of 140 million units to ensure that both agricultural and domestic needs are met without interruption during the critical Rabi and summer seasons.
Preparing for El Niño and Rising Demand
The directive comes amid concerns over the El Niño effect, which is expected to reduce hydel power generation. With electricity demand projected to climb in the coming months, the Deputy CM emphasized the necessity of a robust action plan to prevent any power shortages across the state.
During a high-level review meeting at the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat, senior Energy Department officials reported that average daily thermal power generation had already reached approximately 91 million units, with a recent peak of 118 million units in a single day. However, the Deputy CM insisted that these figures must be pushed further to hit the 140-million-unit target.
Boosting the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant
A central part of the state's strategy involves the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant. To ensure the facility operates at maximum efficiency, an alternative coal supply arrangement has been finalized with Coal India Limited, with deliveries set to begin in November.
The plant's capacity is expanding rapidly:
- Four units, each with a capacity of 800 MW, are already operational and generating electricity.
- A fifth unit was successfully synchronized with the grid on October 20.
- Technical and operational refinements are currently underway to bring this fifth unit into full commercial operation.
Tracking the Growth in Generation
The data presented during the meeting highlighted a steady upward trend in production from TGGENCO power plants. While average daily generation stood at 65.90 million units in 2024-25 and approximately 76.46 million units in 2025-26, the current financial year has seen a significant jump. As of October 21, the average daily generation rose to 90.97 million units, marking a growth of roughly 19 per cent over the previous financial year.
Addressing Financial Hurdles and Pending Dues
Beyond generation, the Deputy CM addressed the financial health of the power sector. He instructed officials to develop a One-Time Settlement (OTS) mechanism to help closed industries settle their outstanding electricity bills. This initiative aims to provide relief to eligible consumers while allowing power distribution companies to recover long-pending arrears.
The Chairmen and Managing Directors of TGSPDCL and TGNPDCL have been tasked with coordinating with the management of these closed industries to explain the rules and options available under the proposed settlement scheme.
Furthermore, the Finance Department has been directed to recover outstanding dues owed to several key power sector organizations, including:
- Singareni Collieries Company Limited
- GENCO
- TRANSCO
A Call for Inter-Departmental Coordination
Bhatti Vikramarka stressed that the entire infrastructure—generation, transmission, and distribution—must be fully prepared for the upcoming surge in demand. He called for seamless coordination between various departments to guarantee that the people of Telangana receive an uninterrupted supply of quality electricity.
The review meeting saw the participation of top officials, including Energy Special Chief Secretary Naveen Mittal, Finance Principal Secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania, and the CMDs of Singareni, GENCO, TRANSCO, SPDCL, and RPDCL.