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Centre earmarks coal linkage for 800 MW Khedar power unit: Haryana Minister Vij
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....entre earmarks coal linkage for 800 MW Khedar power unit: Haryana Minister Vij<BR>PTI News<BR>Dated:- 14-1-2026<BR>PTI<BR>Chandigarh, Jan 14 (PTI) 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. This will ensure uninterrupted, reliab....
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....le, and high-quality electricity supply across Haryana, reinforcing the state's commitment to energy security and consumer welfare, he said. Vij said that coal linkage has been earmarked to 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 this arrangement, a ne....
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....w coal block will soon be allotted to the state, ensuring a regular and long-term supply of coal for the project, he said in an official statement here. The Energy Minister said that the earmarking of coal linkage will accelerate the implementation of this crucial project and eliminate any future disruptions in power generation due to fuel shortages. This will not only strengthen the state's e....
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....nergy security but also effectively meet the growing demand for electricity, he said. He further said that the Rajiv Gandhi Thermal Power Plant at Khedar has already become the backbone of Haryana's power system. The new 800 MW unit being set up as part of its expansion will significantly enhance the state's overall power generation capacity. Once operational, the unit will provide adequate ....
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....electricity to industrial areas, the agricultural sector and domestic consumers, he said. Vij emphasised that the state government's objective is to make Haryana self-reliant in the power sector so that consumers receive affordable, sustainable and uninterrupted electricity. The central government's earmarking of coal linkage is a major achievement in this direction and will strengthen Haryana....
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....'s long-term energy planning, Vij further said. He emphasised that the Haryana government is firmly committed to reinforcing and modernizing the state's energy infrastructure. In the coming years, Haryana is set to emerge as a frontrunner among states in the energy sector, Vij added. PTI SUN DRR<BR> News - Press release - PIB....