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- Electricity availability is adequate, grid operation is smooth and safe.
Coal Shortage: A post is becoming increasingly viral on social media, in which it is being claimed that India is facing severe power crisis and grid failure due to shortage of coal. PIB Fact Check has revealed the truth regarding this claim. Now a lot of discussions are taking place regarding this post.
Know what is being claimed?
In the viral post it has been said that the stock of coal is very less in many thermal plants of the country. Along with this, it has also been claimed that India’s power grid is in danger and there may be power cuts on a large scale.
A post on social media platforms is claiming that India is facing severe power crisis and grid failure due to shortage of coal.
⚠️ These claims are misleading and are aimed at spreading unnecessary panic.
✅ The maximum peak demand on 02 May 2026 was 229 GW, which… https://t.co/f9Dn3Tc9gU
— PIB Hindi (@PIBHindi) May 3, 2026
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What is the truth of the claim?
PIB Fact Check has termed these claims as completely misleading. According to the agency, this information is being shared to spread unnecessary panic.
What did PIB say?
- PIB clearly said that the country’s maximum electricity demand on May 2, 2026 was 229 GW, which was completely met.
- Apart from this, the country’s thermal power plants have adequate stock of 53.702 million tonnes of coal.
- PIB also said that the availability of electricity in the country is completely adequate.
- Also, grid operation and distribution is being done in a planned manner.
- Along with this, the existing frequency control system is sufficient for safe operation.
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PIB appealed to the people
PIB has appealed to the people. PIB wrote, “If you see any misleading content related to the Government of India, then report it immediately. For this, they have also shared a number on which people can report. Complaints can be made on WhatsApp +91 8799711259 or email factcheck@pib.gov.in.