Power Minister asks NTPC, DVC to supply as much power as available to Delhi discoms under PPAs
The Hindu
Keeping in view the declared capacity (DC) offered to the Delhi discoms in last 10 days, the Ministry of Power has issued instructions on October 10, 2021 to NTPC and DVC to secure power supply to Delhi.
Ministry of Power on Tuesday said that it has issued directions to state-run power giant NTPC and DVC (Damodar Valley Corporation) to supply as much power as available to Delhi discoms under their respective power purchase agreements.
“The ministry has also issued guidelines on October 11, 2021, regarding utilisation of unallocated power of central generating stations by the states,” a power ministry statement said.
Keeping in view the declared capacity (DC) offered to the Delhi discoms in last 10 days, the Ministry of Power has issued instructions on October 10, 2021 to NTPC and DVC to secure power supply to Delhi, the ministry stated, adding that this will ensure distribution companies (discoms) of Delhi to get as much as power as requisitioned by them as per their demand.