- overview
- strengths
- policies
- agencies
India has total installed thermal power generation capacity of 230.6 GW - 5th highest globally.
~25%
NTPC's share in total power generation in India
3rd
largest producer; 4th largest power consumer.
283 GW
Total installed thermal power capacity by 2031-32
500 GW
Total non-fossil-fuel-based capacity by 2031-32
7.30%
YoY growth in demand of coal-based power in FY 2023–24. This is the highest-ever demand for coal
90.62 MT
coal production in India
46.2%
India’s total installed power capacity
Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act
streamlined the allocation and operational processes, facilitating higher production rates and better resource management
1,89,052 circuit kilometres
transmission lines added during the last decade
Government Policies
Initiatives like Ultra Mega Power Projects and the National Electricity Policy aim to boost capacity and efficiency in the thermal sector
Bureau of Energy Efficiency
011-26766704
Assists in developing policies and strategies and co-ordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations
Council of Power Utilities
91-11-25618472
To promote common objects of the State Electricity Boards, Public & Private Sector Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution companies and undertakings with a view to promote national interest
Independent Power Producers Association of India
+91-11-4955 6600
