MOEF gives 2-yr extension to coal plants for emission gears installation.

The Union environment ministry has given a blanket two-year extension to coal-based power plants for implementing emission control equipment and has raised the penalties for non-compliance.

The notification issued by the environment ministry discards the union power ministry’s recommendation seeking extension up to 2034 and also a one-year pause to watch the benefits before undertaking Rs. 2 lakh crore of investment in all projects that raises tariffs.

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