The PMO has reviewed the coal supply and power generation scenario.
The government is looking at ways to defuse the energy crisis in several states.
It also considers means to increase transportation of coal.
The coal ministry has been asked to ramp up the supply of coal.
Railways has been advised to make rakes available to transport the fuel to power plants.
Many states are facing rotational power cuts due to coal shortage.
To meet the demand, states have been forced to buy power from exchanges at high rates.
To defuse the crisis, the Union power ministry has issued instructions.
Coal Minister Prahlad Joshi said the govt is making full efforts to meet the coal demand.
Coal India Ltd has been asked to augment the coal supply to power producers.
