Hyderabad: The Telangana government has deputed five IAS officers to camp at the Yadadri Thermal Power Station (YTPS) from October 15 to 30 to review coal handling operations, the functioning of all four coal streams and power generation at the plant.
The officers will visit the power station in scheduled phases to assess coal flow, coal quality, unit-wise generation, equipment performance and coal rake unloading efficiency. The review aims to identify operational bottlenecks, understand the reasons for any shortfalls and improve the overall efficiency of the power station.
Five IAS Officers Assigned Duties Between October 15 and 30
The state government has assigned specific dates to five IAS officers to monitor operations at YTPS. Their schedules are as follows:
- Chevvuru Hari Kiran, Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise: October 15 to 17
- Venkatesh Dhotre, Special Secretary to Government, Education Department: October 18 to 19
- Rahul Raj P.S., Special Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies: October 22 to 24
- Zendage Hanumant Kondiba, CEO, Aarogyasri Health Care Trust: October 25 to 27
- Killu Sivakumar Naidu, Commissioner, R&R and Land Acquisition, Irrigation and CAD Department: October 28 to 30
Each officer will camp at the power station during the assigned period and review its functioning in accordance with the prescribed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju Directs Review Under Standard Operating Procedures
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Telangana cadre, said the officers would follow Standard Operating Procedures to determine whether all four coal streams were functioning properly and, if not, identify the reasons for any disruption or underperformance.
The review will cover the entire coal handling and power generation process, from coal supply and feeding to the performance of individual generating units. Officers will examine operational data and report issues affecting the plant’s ability to maintain full generation.
Coal Flow, Quality and Feeding to Be Examined
The officers have been tasked with assessing the designed coal-handling capacity and the current flow through the plant’s four coal streams. They will determine the maximum coal flow for which the system was designed and compare it with the present operating status.
The review will also examine the grade and quality of coal received at the power station and whether electricity generation corresponds to the quality of coal supplied. Any mismatch or shortfall in generation in relation to the coal grade will need to be identified, along with the reasons for the difference.
Another key aspect will be to establish whether coal is being fed at the required level to all four generating units. If any unit is not receiving coal at full capacity, the officers will investigate the reasons behind the shortfall.
Equipment Performance and Pending BHEL Works Under Scrutiny
The inspection will assess the functioning of VGFs and identify any reported jams or equipment-related issues that may be obstructing coal movement and feeding into the bunkers.
The officers will also review the status of pending works assigned to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and examine whether delays or incomplete work are affecting coal handling or power generation.
The findings are expected to help identify technical and operational constraints that need attention to ensure smoother coal movement and reliable operation of the generating units.
Coal Rake Unloading and Turnaround Time to Be Reviewed
Coal rake unloading operations will form another important part of the assessment. The officers will examine the time taken to unload coal rakes, assess their turnaround time and identify opportunities to improve the process.
Reducing delays in unloading and improving rake turnaround can help streamline coal movement to the power station. The review will therefore focus on identifying factors that affect unloading efficiency and recommending measures to address them.
Unit-Wise Power Generation and Losses to Be Identified
The officers will assess whether all four generating units are operating at full generation capacity. If any unit is unable to achieve full output, they will be required to identify and report the reasons for the generation loss.
The assessment will bring together information on coal availability, coal quality, feeding efficiency, equipment performance, pending maintenance or technical works, and unloading operations to determine how these factors affect electricity generation.
Through the scheduled inspections, the Telangana government aims to obtain a clear picture of YTPS operations, identify the causes of any performance gaps and take steps to improve coal handling efficiency and power generation.
About Yadadri Thermal Power Station
Yadadri Thermal Power Station is a coal-based power generation project in Telangana. Its operational performance depends on an effective coal supply and handling system, reliable feeding to generating units and the efficient functioning of plant equipment. Monitoring these operations is essential to identify bottlenecks and support reliable electricity generation.
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