The Andhra Pradesh Power Distribution Companies have initiated long term bidding process for the procurement of about 2000 mw of power.
This move follows the recent meeting between the State Government and the Union Power Ministry and the directives issued by the latter to make necessary arrangements to procure power.
According to Andhra Pradesh Energy Department, request for qualification (RFQ) document/notification will be uploaded in the official website of AP Transco and AP Southern Power Distribution Corporation Limited shortly.
The State Government recently signed up with the Union Power Ministry to be part of the ‘Power for All’ Scheme initiated by the Centre identifying some states to cover them under the 24x7 power supply initiative.