Nalgonda, Nov.3 (NSS): Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has informed that the works of Yadadri power plant at Damaracherla in Nalgonda district will be completed by May, 2025 and its 4,000 MW of electricity will be connected to the grid by the time.
Bhatti Vikramarka along with Ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday inspected Yadadri Power plant station through aerial survey and later, they flagged off a train carrying coal to the power plant at the YTPS Take Off Point at Damaracharla.
On the occasion speaking to the media, the Deputy Chief Minister outlined ambitious energy plans for Telangana’s future.
“By May 2025, we will complete the Yadadri thermal power plant and connect 4,000 MW of electricity to the grid. Today, we successfully integrated the power generated from Stage-1 of the Yadadri Power Plant with the grid,” he said.
Bhatti further addressed future power requirements and the State’s readiness to meet growing demand.
“Considering the increasing electricity needs across the Telangana State, we have estimated a demand of 22,288 MW by 2028-29 and 31,809 MW by 2034-35. The State government is advancing with strategic decisions to ensure that future demand is met without interruptions,” he said.
Highlighting the State’s initiatives to enhance energy production sustainably, Bhatti said the State government is taking robust measures to prevent any power shortages in the future.
“Telangana is providing high-quality power for industry, agriculture, and households. As part of our commitment to environmental protection, we are planning to generate 20,000 MW of green energy to prevent pollution. A new energy policy will be introduced soon, developed through discussions with experts and stakeholders and debated in the legislative Assembly,” Bhatti disclosed.
Reiterating Telangana government’s commitment to sustainable and exemplary energy management, he said the multinational companies setting up operations in Telangana will utilise a percentage of green energy, and the State government will produce the necessary green energy to meet their needs.
“Telangana aims to stand as a national model for progressive energy management,” he added.
