Maharashtra Government has decided to phase out at least six generating units at coal-based power plants, which have outlived their utility.
Spark Network believes that auction of these will generate additional amount of land and resources which can be used to develop new power plants or other industries. These units were established in Chandarpur more than 40 years back and have maximum 40 MW generating capacity.
Being coal-based projects, these units are not only cost intensive but also a major sources of pollution. The decision of Maharashtra Government was in context with the various measures and reforms in the power sector initiated by the state, in coordination with the Union government, for attaining the promised target of a zero-load-shedding Maharashtra by 2012.
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