Govt orders captive power plants to generate more electricity, maintain stocks

New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) The government has directed captive coal-based power plants with a capacity of 50 MW or more to generate electricity to the maximum extent possible from October 1, as it prepares for higher power demand in the coming months. Ministry of Power has invoked Section 11 of the Electricity Act, directing captive coal-based power plants with a capacity of 50 MW or more to operate at the maximum level possible amid expectations of higher electricity demand in the coming months. The directions, which will remain in force from October 1 to December 31 are aimed at…