Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company is setting up thermal and hydel power projects in Khandwa and Khargone district to increase power generation in the State. On completion of these projects, Khandwa and Khargone districts will be known as power hubs.
The company has set up 2X600 MW Shri Singaji thermal power project (first phase) in Khandwa district. In Shri Singaji also, work is progressing rapidly on second phase units of 2X600 MW. In Khandwa district, 1000 MW capacity hydel power project is functioning on Indira Sagar and 520 MW under Omrakeshwar hydel power project. Besides, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) is establishing 2X660 MW units in Khargone district. On completion of these projects, total power generation capacity in Khandwa and Khargone district will go up to 5360 MW.
As on April 1, 2015, only 324 villages had remained to be electrified through conventional energy source in the state. Of these, 181 villages have been electrified by extending lines of conventional energy. Remaining 139 villages will also be electrified by June 2016.
In the state, adequate power is being supplied to farmers for agriculture. Minimum 10-hour per day power is being supplied to agriculture pump consumers. Compared to last year, 18 percent more power has been supplied this year. Efforts are being made to ensure supply of power as per their demand during ensuing Kharif season. Maximum 10 thousand 861 MW power has been supplied in the State.