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Uttarakhand energy procurement and supply

Overview

The Uttarakhand government has moved to secure its energy supply through both long-term procurement and short-term central allocations.

To ensure long-term energy security, the state has defended a 25-year agreement to procure 1,320 MW of thermal power. Officials stated the coal-based power will be secured at Rs 5.74 per unit through a competitive bidding process approved by the Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission. The government noted that this thermal power will provide a stable base-load to complement hydropower and solar energy, while the project's location outside the state will avoid local land and pollution issues.

To address immediate seasonal needs, the central government approved an additional 73 MW of electricity for Uttarakhand to meet increased demand during the winter months. This allocation, effective from October 1, 2026, through March 2027, will be sourced from the unallocated pool of central sector power generation stations.

Entities

Adani Group · Narendra Modi · Pushkar Singh Dhami · Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission · R Meenakshi Sundaram

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Uttarakhand to receive 73 MW of additional electricity for winter

    The Indian central government will provide Uttarakhand with 73 MW of additional electricity from October 2026 to March 2027 to manage increased winter demand.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Uttarakhand defends 1,320 MW thermal power procurement deal

    Uttarakhand officials have defended a 1,320 MW thermal power procurement deal, citing competitive bidding, regulatory approval, and long-term energy security at lower rates.

Sources

garhwalpost.in · khabarfast.com · khabarpahad.com · newsable.asianetnews.com