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Not 1000 MW, only 300 MW of power is being purchased: Minister Nirmal Kumar
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News18•15-10-2026, 19:27
Not 1000 MW, only 300 MW of power is being purchased: Minister Nirmal Kumar
- •Electricity Minister Nirmal Kumar stated that due to reduced power consumption caused by rains, the initial decision to buy 1000 megawatts has been reduced to 300 megawatts.
- •The power procurement is being facilitated through the central government, with daily expenditures ranging between Rs. 5 to Rs. 7 crore.
- •Even though power is being purchased at Rs. 35 per unit, the electricity tariff will not be hiked as the Electricity Board will completely absorb the cost.
- •The Minister clarified that there are no power cuts in Tamil Nadu, and disruptions are only occurring in a few localized places.
Key Questions Answered
Electricity Minister Nirmal Kumar stated that power consumption has decreased due to recent rains, prompting the state to reduce its planned procurement from 1000 megawatts to 300 megawatts.
No, the electricity tariff will not be increased. Minister Nirmal Kumar confirmed that the Electricity Board will completely absorb the costs associated with the power procurement.
No, the state is not implementing power cuts, though Minister Nirmal Kumar noted that there are minor power disruptions in a few localized areas.
