Govt added 200 GW generation capacity in last 9 years, India turns power-sufficient: RK Singh

The Government has transformed India from power-deficient to power-sufficient by adding about 200 GW of electricity generation capacity in the past nine years, says RK Singh

Govt added 200 GW generation capacity in last 9 years, India turns power-sufficient: RK SinghFile Photo

New Delhi: The Government has transformed India from power-deficient to power-sufficient by adding about 200 GW of electricity generation capacity in the past nine years, Union Minister RK Singh said.

"We have connected the whole country with a unified grid, capable of transferring 1,16,000 MW from one part of the country to another. All these steps are powering the future of India," Singh said at the launch of industry event ELECRAMA on Tuesday.

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The Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy stated that the government has transformed the power sector from power-deficient to power-sufficient by adding about 200 GW of generation capacity in the past nine years.

Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) formally announced the 16th edition of ELECRAMA, the world's largest electrical show.

It was held from February 22 to February 26 on theme "Reimagining Energy for Sustainable Future" in New Delhi.

The event aimed at fostering dialogue and collaboration towards achieving a greener, more resilient energy ecosystem.

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