Jaipur, March 28 -- The Rajasthan Energy Development Corporation (REDC) is set to float a tender to procure 3,200 MW of power from new coal-based power plants.

However, industry stakeholders argue that the move is unnecessary given the state's recent energy agreements.

The decision follows an assessment by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), which projected a power shortage of 3,265 MW by 2031-32.

However, critics claim this estimate is outdated, relying on data from 2021-22 and 2022-23. They point to recent government efforts, including multiple MoUs worth Rs 2.65 lakh crore with central PSUs to establish thermal, solar, and gas power plants.

"The generation capacity from these MoUs will more than cover the projected shortage," ...