New Delhi: In a major boost for electricity consumers in Haryana, the Centre has earmarked coal linkage for the new 800 MW expansion unit being set up at Khedar in Hisar district, Energy Minister Anil Vij said on Wednesday. He said the move would ensure uninterrupted, reliable and high-quality electricity supply across the state, reinforcing Haryana’s commitment to energy security and consumer welfare.
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Vij said coal linkage has been earmarked for Haryana under the central government’s SHAKTI Scheme for the new 800 MW unit being established as part of the expansion of the Rajiv Gandhi Thermal Power Plant at Khedar, Hisar.
Under the arrangement, a new coal block will be allotted to the state, ensuring a regular and long-term supply of coal for the project, he said in an official statement.
The Energy Minister said the earmarking of coal linkage would accelerate implementation of the project and eliminate future disruptions in power generation caused by fuel shortages. He said the development would strengthen Haryana’s energy security and help the state meet its rising electricity demand more effectively.
Vij said the Rajiv Gandhi Thermal Power Plant at Khedar has already become the backbone of Haryana’s power system, with the new 800 MW unit set to significantly enhance the state’s overall power generation capacity. Once operational, the unit will provide adequate electricity to industrial areas, the agricultural sector and domestic consumers, he said.
Vij said the state government aims to make Haryana self-reliant in the power sector so that consumers receive affordable, sustainable and uninterrupted electricity.
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He added that the coal linkage earmarked by the Centre is a major achievement towards strengthening Haryana’s long-term energy planning and modernising its energy infrastructure, with the state poised to emerge as a frontrunner in the energy sector in the coming years.