India's power demand surges to record high
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Updated: Jan 20, 2021 14:33 IST
New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): With the peak electricity demand in the country crossing 1,85,820 Megawatt, the highest-ever recorded, Union Power MinisterRK Singh on Wednesday said that the surging demand for power is a certain indicator of India's economy getting back on track.
"The demand (and supply) of power in January (upto January 19, 2021) has grown by 8 per cent as compared to the corresponding period last year. This is the highest rate of growth ever. The surging demand for power is a certain indicator that our economy is getting back on track," he tweeted.