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Tamil Nadu Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar’s ₹35-per-unit Power Purchase Plan Faces Setback
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🗓 14 Oct 2026, 12:22 AM
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The power purchase scheme led by Tamil Nadu Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, priced at ₹35 per unit, has run into trouble, with officials describing the situation as a short circuit.
Tamil Nadu Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar has been overseeing a power purchase initiative aimed at securing electricity supply for the state.
Under the scheme, the agreed rate is set at ₹35 per unit, a figure that was presented as a cost‑effective measure for consumers.
Recent reports indicate that the plan has encountered a short circuit, prompting officials to review the arrangement and its implementation.
The development has drawn attention from various quarters, with calls for transparency and a thorough assessment of the contract terms.
Under the scheme, the agreed rate is set at ₹35 per unit, a figure that was presented as a cost‑effective measure for consumers.
Recent reports indicate that the plan has encountered a short circuit, prompting officials to review the arrangement and its implementation.
The development has drawn attention from various quarters, with calls for transparency and a thorough assessment of the contract terms.