May 12, 2024 1:39 PM

Govt measures ensure adequate power supply for summer months

The government has implemented several measures to meet the increasing electricity demand during the summer months of April, May, and June. These proactive steps aim to address the surge in power usage, particularly during peak hours. During April, the government's initiatives, including directing imported-coal-based power plants to operate at full capacity and rescheduling planned maintenance of power plants to the monsoon season, helped meet the evening peak power demand of 224 GW. To sustai...