The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) led Andhra Pradesh Government to form a five-member committee to look into the power crisis issue in the State.
According to sources, the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s Government is making every effort to provide reliable electricity to consumers and free electricity to the agricultural sector. Furthermore, the State Government is also working to remove restrictions on industries and supply electricity under normal conditions.
Concerning this, the YSRCP Government formed a five-member core management team, comprising the Energy Secretary, GENCO Director (Coal), TRANSCO Director (Grid), TRANSCO Director (Finance), APSPDCL CMD. The team would work to overcome the power shortage caused by the coal shortage.
As per sources, the Committee is in constant consultation with the coalfields of Singareni Calories and Mahanadi Coalfields for a regular supply of coal as per Fuel Supply Agreements (FSA). Talks would also be behold with the Central Coal, Electricity, and Railways to resolve restrictions on coal transport (RACS.) The Andhra Pradesh Power Coordinating Committee Member Convenor also acts as Member Convenor for this Committee.
The company is also aiming to coordinate with central and state governments and power companies to ensure adequate coal supply to thermal power stations.
The State Energy Secretary Mr. B. Sridhar issued orders to this effect on the 25th of April, Monday.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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