A shortfall has left power plants with coal stocks significantly below the required levels. Some of the thermal power plants in Punjab currently have only four days of coal stock, while plants in Rajasthan are operating with less than five days of reserves.

The MoU between NLC India Limited and RVUNL involves an investment exceeding Rs 7000 Crores, focusing on establishing a 125 MW Lignite Pit-head Thermal Power Plant and a 1000 MW Solar Power Plant in Bikaner district.