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Power Ministry Targets 97 GW New Thermal Capacity by FY35 to Secure India’s Energy Grid

  • February 10, 2026
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In order to close the anticipated demand-supply imbalance, the Ministry of Power is planning to install 97,000 MW of thermal power capacity based on coal and lignite by 2034–35, the Centre informed Parliament on Monday. With an existing base of 211,855 MW as of March 31, 2023, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) projects a thermal […]