Recent measures by the Centre to increase coal supply to coal-based power plants located in various States for uninterrupted power production is the step in the right direction and a welcome step. To ensure this, few express trains and long distance mail trains were cancelled or diverted to expedite coal transport. It was good that supply of coal to States continued despite the State capitals outstanding dues from their end.
Expansion of metro lines in the State capitals and in tier II/III cities, and such infrastructural activities will lead to a surge in power demand hence pace of renewable energy needs to be stepped up. Solar lights on all city streets, roads of villages, bridges, flyovers in cities and towns will help to a great extent in reducing the demand of thermal power.
