CM Dr. Yadav’s Investment Promotion Initiatives bring results

Bhopal, Sept 2025 : Following Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav’s initiatives to encourage investments, the energy sector in Madhya Pradesh is gaining strengths. Energy security is improving faster. Madhya Pradesh has already established itself as a power-surplus state. Owing to Chief Minister’s efforts to boost investment in the energy sector, new investments are now pouring in. Companies like Torrent Power and Adani Power are now ready to start operations in the state to produce electricity. Torrent Power will invest ₹22,000 crore, while Adani Power will invest ₹10,500 crore. A total of 17,000 eligible people will get direct or indirect employment.

orrent Power will invest ₹22,000 crore for a 1600 MW thermal power project. Torrent Power Limited has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from MP Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) to establish a 1600 MW coal-based power plant. This is the largest-ever investment in the power sector by the Ahmedabad-based group.

The project will be based on greenfield 2×800 MW ultra-supercritical technology and will be developed under the Design, Build, Finance, Own, and Operate (DBFOO) model. Torrent will supply in fullest capacity to MPPMCL under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) at a rate of ₹5.829 per unit. The project is scheduled to be commissioned within 72 months of signing the PPA. Approximately 70% of the project cost will be financed through debt.

Coal for this plant will be allocated by MPPMCL under the central government’s SHAKTI policy. The ultra-supercritical technology will offer better efficiency and lower emissions compared to traditional thermal units.

This investment by Torrent Power will play a significant role in helping the central government achieve its target of adding 80 GW of coal-based capacity by 2032, thereby supporting grid stability through essential base load capacity. During construction, about 10,000 direct and indirect jobs will be generated.

Adani Power will develop an 800 MW thermal power plant in Madhya Pradesh at a cost of ₹10,500 crore. The company will supply electricity to the state. The project will establish a new 800 MW thermal power unit in Anuppur district. Adani Power will invest ₹10,500 crore in this plant and related infrastructure. The plant is expected to be operational within 54 months, further enhancing the state’s energy security.

MP Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) has already issued the Letter of Award (LoA) for the development of the ultra-supercritical thermal power plant and supply of electricity. This plant too will be developed under the DBFOO model.

As India’s economy rapidly grows, the demand for electricity — especially base load power continues to increase. Thus, investment in energy infrastructure is crucial to meet rising demands. The Anuppur plant will play a key role in providing reliable, affordable, and competitive electricity, strengthening not only India’s but also Madhya Pradesh’s energy security, and accelerating the state’s sustainable development.

Coal for this plant has been allocated to Madhya Pradesh under the Government of India’s SHAKTI policy. During construction, the project is expected to generate 7,000 direct and indirect jobs, and once operational, it will employ approximately 1,000 permanent staff.