Govt plans to add 97,000 MW coal, lignite-based thermal capacity by 2035: Shripad Naik

India is set to boost its power generation capacity. The government plans to add 97,000 megawatts of coal and lignite-based thermal power by 2034-35. This expansion aims to meet a projected demand of 3,07,000 megawatts. Significant progress is already underway with ongoing construction and awarded contracts for thermal projects.