Power situation in Tamil Nadu is expected to ease in next six months with the commissioning of North Madras and third unit of Mettur thermal power stations, the Highways Minister, Mr Edapadi Palanisamy, has said.

Within six months, the North Madras power plant (first stage) would be commissioned contributing 600 MW to the state grid, he said at an AIADMK function in Mecheri near here today after distributing welfare assistance to several people.

Similarly, the 1x600 MW third unit of Mettur thermal station would be commissioned in three months. The trial run was being conducted, he added.

He also said the AIADMK Government was implementing various welfare schemes giving effect to the promises made in the party’s manifesto such as free mixers, grinders and fans.