India's Ministry of Power announced plans to defer maintenance shutdowns at thermal power plants to ensure an additional 10,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity supply during peak summer demand. The decision comes in response to recent disruptions in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has caused a loss of 8,000 MW in generating capacity. The ministry emphasized that the country's electricity system is robust and well-diversified, with total installed capacity exceeding 531 gigawatts (GW), of which non-fossil sources now account for over 50%. In addition to deferring maintenance, the government plans to operationalize imported coal-based plants and maintain adequate coal stocks at thermal stations to address immediate supply pressures. Over the next three months, 22,361 MW of new generation capacity will be added, including 3,500 MW from thermal power, 10,000 MW from solar, and 2,400 MW from wind. Looking ahead, India's installed capacity is projected to reach approximately 874 GW by 2031-32, with a significant focus on non-fossil energy sources.