SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Ministry of Power | Government of Haryana
Haryana Energy Minister Sh. Anil Vij has announced that the state’s upcoming budget for 2026 will be “strong and people-oriented,” focusing on the reliability of the power sector as a primary development pillar. While the budget is currently being formulated through extensive stakeholder consultations, the government has identified uninterrupted and quality electricity supply as its top priority for the fiscal year. To support this, a major emphasis is being placed on large-scale infrastructure upgrades across the state to eliminate demand-supply imbalances during peak seasons.
Strategic Priorities in the Energy Sector
Uninterrupted Power Supply: The government is committed to ensuring high-quality, continuous electricity for all consumers, building on the successful management of peak demand during the summer season.
Large-Scale Infrastructure Upgrades: Comprehensive efforts are underway to upgrade transformers and conductors statewide, with high-priority projects concentrated in the industrial hubs of Gurugram and Faridabad.
Strengthening Distribution Systems: Ongoing discussions with the Union Power Ministry aim to accelerate the delivery of central energy schemes to Haryana’s residents through improved coordination and distribution networks.
Renewable Energy Integration: Future budget allocations are expected to promote clean energy initiatives, aligning with the state’s vision for sustainable development and reduced carbon intensity.
Expansion of Thermal Power Capacity
Yamunanagar Thermal Plant: Work is actively progressing on a new 800 MW unit, for which the Prime Minister recently laid the foundation stone.
Khedar Unit (Hisar): The Central Government has recently allocated essential coal linkage for a new 800 MW unit at Khedar, which is expected to significantly accelerate project implementation.
Panipat Project: Plans are in place to establish another 800 MW unit in Panipat, further bolstering the state’s self-reliance in base-load power generation.
Policy Relevance
The 2026 budget strategy underscores Haryana’s transition toward a modernized, high-capacity energy grid capable of supporting rapid industrialization and urban growth.
Strategic Impact for Haryana:
Industrial Competitiveness: Large-scale grid upgrades in Gurugram and Faridabad directly support Haryana’s status as a leading destination for multinational corporations and manufacturing.
Energy Self-Reliance: Adding 2,400 MW of collective capacity through the Panipat, Khedar, and Yamunanagar units will reduce the state’s dependence on expensive short-term power purchases.
Operational Efficiency: Shifting focus to high-efficiency 800 MW super-critical units helps minimize the per-unit cost of power while meeting stringent environmental standards.
Social Equity: The “people-oriented” focus of the upcoming budget aims to ensure that enhanced power reliability translates into improved quality of life and economic opportunities for rural and urban populations alike.
Relevant Question for Policy Stakeholders: How can Haryana integrate its new super-critical thermal capacity with ‘Green Hydrogen’ pilots to ensure that the state remains a leader in both base-load reliability and clean energy innovation?
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