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Picture used for representational purpose only NAGPUR: Mahagenco has been using high ash coal in its thermal power stations, shows data obtained under Right to Information (RTI) Act by activist Anil Wadpalliwar. Meanwhile, Grahak Panchayat office-bearer Shriram Satpute has written a letter to chief engineer of Khaparkheda thermal power station asking him to take immediate steps to reduce air pollution in the area. Some years ago, the ministry of environment, forests and climate change (MoEFCC) had asked thermal power plants not to use coal with more than 34% ash content. This figure was arrived at after detailed studies. However, the ministry did away with this requirement in mid-2020. ....