Odisha keen to plug West Bengal's summer projected power deficit

Armed with a power surplus in excess of 500 Mw ahead of the peak summer, Odisha is keen to overcome the projected deficit its neighbour West Bengal is headed for in the dry season.

West Bengal apprehending a power crunch beginning June this year has floated tenders, seeking to procure 300 Mw power from other states. Gridco, the Odisha government controlled bulk power buyer and trader is ready to participate in the tenders. The supply commitment begins in June.

“West Bengal is no longer the power surplus state it used to be. But Odisha’s position is quite robust even during peak summer