"A Few Private Firms Will Gain From Coal-power Crisis at Expense of Consumer"

The crisis in coal supplies that led to a sudden shortage of electricity was a direct consequence of mismanagement by the central government and the absence of coordination among different ministries.

The crisis in coal supplies that led to a sudden shortage of electricity was a direct consequence of mismanagement by the central government and the absence of coordination among different ministries. The problems should have been anticipated and corrective action taken in advance, argues former Coal Secretary Anil Swarup in a detailed interview with NewsClick.