Any shortage in electricity supply will hit irrigation and farmers will be forced to resort to diesel pumpsets. However, poor coal stocks in thermal power plants, higher global prices, and a shortage of railway rakes remain a concern in ensuring adequate supply.Īccording to the latest report on coal stock by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), as of June 12, out of 173 thermal power plants, 95 plants have critical stocks, which is less than 25% while all the plants have just 37% of coal stock against the normal stock. Now, the question is whether the government can meet the energy needs or will the country faces an April-May-like situation when severe shortage prompted several states to effect massive power cuts.ĭemand for electricity from the agriculture sector will jump in the coming days as farmers get ready to sow for the Kharif season. Farmers have already started sowing paddy, the major Kharif crop, which is water-intensive. Besides scorching summer, the rise in demand is attributed to increased economic activities and summer farming. On June 10, the country’s electricity demand was at a record 211.85 GW, which according to energy experts, is only expected to go up further to 215-220 GW in two months. With unrelenting heatwave, particularly in parts of north-west, central and east India, the demand for power is shooting up.
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