Modi govt invokes emergency rules for coal-based power plants. Here's Why

India has decided to invoke emergency rules to avoid blackouts during the summer season. Bloomberg reported that the- Narendra Modi government has asked all imported coal-based (ICB) power plants in India to operate and generate power at their full capacity in the ensuing summer months. As per a February 20 order issued by the Power Ministry, the government has taken this decision as the peak power demand is expected to touch 229 gigawatt (GW) in April. Watch this video for more details.