T'gana Dy CM Bhatti sets 140 million units daily thermal power generation target

Hyderabad, Oct 22 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has directed officials to increase daily thermal power generation to 140 million units to meet rising electricity demand during the upcoming Rabi and summer seasons, amid concerns over reduced hydel generation due to El Niño. At a review meeting with senior Energy Department officials at the Secretariat on Thursday, he stressed the need to prevent power shortages and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to agricultural and domestic consumers. Officials said average daily thermal generation had reached 90.97 million units in the current financial year, registering a 19% increase over the previous…