The 5000 MW referred to in the question is in relation to potential from users generating their own power and not power available to be procured by the State.
With regard of procurement of additional power by the State, the Department is currently finalising the evaluation and appointment of preferred bidders for 2000 MW of power under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Programme.
The Department also plan to procure additional power in line with the already gazetted Section 34 Determination as follows: