India s power demand surges to record high ANI | 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.
India moved from power deficit to surplus under Modi govt: Union minister
Union minister R K Singh on Sunday said India has become power surplus under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the past six years and is also witnessing the highest growth rate in renewable energy in the world.PTI | Jammu | Updated: 03-01-2021 19:55 IST | Created: 03-01-2021 19:49 IST
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Union minister R K Singh on Sunday said India has become power surplus under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the past six years and is also witnessing the highest growth rate in renewable energy in the world. There is no power deficiency in the country. We have a maximum demand of 1.85 lakh MW of electricity but the present availability is 3.74 lakh MW, Singh said at a function here