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BRS inspects Genco plants amid coal quality concerns
Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders have conducted inspections at thermal power generation facilities, raising allegations about differential coal supply practices. The party claims superior quality coal is being diverted to other states while lower-grade supplies reach local generating stations.
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Teams from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) have visited multiple thermal power plants operated by Genco, focusing their inquiry on current coal inventories and supply chain practices. The inspections were undertaken as part of the party's scrutiny of state power generation operations.
Party representatives alleged that coal procurement practices favour other states through preferential allocation of higher-quality reserves. According to BRS claims, Genco facilities are receiving inferior grade coal while premium stocks are being channeled elsewhere, a practice they contend affects power generation efficiency and output.
The allegations come amid broader concerns about coal management and power sector performance in the state. The BRS has not provided specific documentation supporting their claims, though the party stated findings from the plant inspections would be compiled for further action.
Genco officials have not yet responded to the allegations. The power generation authority typically procures coal through established supply agreements and government channels. The timing of the BRS inspections coincides with ongoing discussions about improving operational standards at state thermal facilities.