8 workers injured after steam leak at Koradi power plant, 2nd incident in just over a month Eight workers were injured at the Koradi Thermal Power Station, located approximately 15 kilometers from Nagpur, after steam unexpectedly escaped from a boiler peephole on Monday morning. This incident marks the second such accident at the state-run power plant in just over a month, raising concerns about safety protocols at the facility. The accident occurred during slag removal work on a 13-meter-high platform at unit no. 10, which was closed for maintenance at the time. The steam leak happened around 10:20 a.m., according to a statement issued by Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (Mahagenco). The injured workers included four Mahagenco employees and four contract laborers, identified as Sachin Bhagewar, Vivek Patil, Tejas Sonawane, AK Kazi, Nikhil Jayatgude, Kamlesh Barmate, Gulabsing Tikam, and Vilas Bansod. They were rushed to a private hospital in Nagpur, where they were triaged, stabilized, and transferred to dedicated care. While four patients are reported to be stable and receiving appropriate medical treatment, four others sustained relatively severe injuries and are being closely monitored by a team of specialists. This incident follows a similar accident on March 11, when four workers suffered minor burn injuries to their hands and legs after steam allegedly leaked from a pipeline in the turbine maintenance section of a 660 MW unit. Mahagenco stated that immediate medical assistance was provided to the injured, and the situation was brought under control swiftly. The company has initiated an internal safety audit to investigate the incident, stating that no prima facie violation of safety norms was observed so far.#nagpur #devendra_fadnavis #chhattisgarh #mahagenco #koradi_thermal_power_station
State Clears Rs39.2 Crore for Koradi Supercritical Power Project The Maharashtra state government has approved the release of Rs39.20 crore as part of its equity contribution for the ongoing 2x660 MW supercritical thermal power project at the Koradi Thermal Power Station. This approval marks a significant step forward for the ambitious energy initiative, which is being executed by the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (Mahagenco). The project received administrative approval in December 2023 with an estimated total cost of Rs10,625 crore. The financial structure of the project involves mobilizing 80% of the cost—Rs8,500 crore—through loans from financial institutions such as the Power Finance Corporation (PFC), Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), and a consortium of banks. The remaining 20%, amounting to Rs2,125 crore, is to be provided by the state government as equity in a phased manner. The Koradi thermal power plant expansion is considered a critical component of Maharashtra’s strategy to enhance its base-load power capacity using high-efficiency supercritical technology. Once completed, the project is expected to significantly boost electricity generation in the Vidarbha region and support the state’s growing energy demands. According to the government notification, the project’s expenditure reached Rs1,723 crore during the financial year 2025-26, with Mahagenco contributing the majority of the funds. However, the state government’s committed portion was only partially allocated in the budget for the year, with Rs56 crore provisioned. The Finance Department has permitted the utilization of 70% of the earmarked funds, enabling the release of the latest tranche of Rs39.20 crore.#power_finance_corporation #maharashtra_state_government #mahagenco #koradi_thermal_power_station #rural_electrification_corporation
