Generation from thermal sources alone stands at 1,042.1 billion units from thermal sources, a large part of which would be fuelled by coal that would generate 958.4 billion units in the next financial year.

 

From hydropower sources, the government looks to generate 141.4 billion units while from generation from nuclear sources has been set at 40.9 billion units for 2017-18.

 

The government also looks to import 5 billion units from Bhutan for the next financial year.

 

Generation from central sector is seen at 440 billion units followed by states, which are seen producing 407 billion units. Private power sector is targeted to contribute 381 billion units.

 

In an all India basis, western region is slated to have the highest generation of 431 billion units, followed by northern region which is seen generating 307 billion units. The southern region will generate 272 billion units and eastern India will have a generation of 195 billion.