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AIPEF terms Centre's coal import-related directives as an 'additional load' on thermal plants

As per the order, "the reason for not getting adequate coal to the thermal power plants is due to the constraints of the Railways and in such a situation, putting an additional load of imported coal on the thermal power plants of the state is not appropriate," AIPEF said.

Will go on strike if Electricity (Amendment) Bill is passed without consultation: AIPEF

Union Power Minister R K Singh on Thursday said the Bill, which aims at enabling consumers to choose between multiple service providers just like in case of telecom services, is likely to be introduced and pushed for passage in the monsoon session of Parliament beginning July.

Use of imported coal in thermal plants to cost power consumers dear, says AIPEF

The use of imported coal would increase the electricity tariff by 70 paise to one rupee per unit, says the All India Power Engineers Federation. The total additional cost burden on the states on account of imported coal would be in excess of Rs 24,000 crore.

Why India is facing 8-hour blackouts in a scorching summer

"Thermal plants across the country are grappling with a coal shortage as the power demand in the states has increased."

15 lakh power sector employees to go on 2-day strike in February: AIPEF

"National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees & Engineers (NCCOEEE) has decided to resort to two days nationwide strike along with call given by All India Trade Unions on 23rd and 24th February,” an AIPEF statement said.

Standard bidding document for discoms not to reform power sector but to privatize: AIPEF

In September, the Ministry of Power came out with a draft Standard Bidding Document (SBD) for privatisation of distribution licensees and sought public comments on it till October 5.

Lakhs of power sector workers protest against Electricity Amendment Bill : AIPEF

"Lakhs of power sector employees and engineers across the country held peaceful protest meetings seeking withdrawal of Electricity Bill 2020 and to oppose the privatization process of electricity distribution in Union Territories and other states," AIPEF spokesperson V K Gupta said in a statement.

Power sector workers to go on nationwide strike on Dec 8

According to AIPEF chairman Shailendra Dubey, National Coordination Committee Of Electricity Employees and Engineers (NCCOEEE) had already served the strike/work boycott notice to Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal at Kochi on November 6 during the power ministers' conference.