The power sector vital for good economic growth is projected to see a capacity addition of about 100000 MW during 2012-17 period.


The country's fast growing power sector has the potential to create as many as six lakh jobs during the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2012-17), a top government official said today.India has embarked on massive capacity addition plans in the power sector, which is expected to require about USD 300-400 billion investment during the 12th Five-Year Plan. Presently, the country has an installed power generation capacity of over 1,60,000 MW. Agency

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