Summary:

India’s power generation capacity has increased by around 80% over the last decade, reaching 446,190 MW (4.46 GW) by June 2024. This rise from 248,554 MW in March 2014 includes a boost in coal-based power capacity from 139,663 MW to 210,969 MW and an increase in renewable energy from 75,519 MW to 195,013 MW. The government plans to add at least 80 GW of coal-fired capacity by 2031-32, reflecting a strong commitment to expanding both traditional and renewable energy sources.

The Minister of State reported significant improvements in India's electricity infrastructure. The country has installed 195,181 km of transmission lines, 730,794 MVA of transformation capacity, and 82,790 MW of inter-regional power capacity. This development has resulted in one of the world’s largest unified power networks, enabling effective power distribution across the country. Distribution companies can now purchase power at the lowest possible rates, reducing electricity bills for consumers. The expansion also includes 2,927 new substations, 3,965 upgraded ones, and 850,000 km of high- and low-tension lines. This has increased electricity availability in rural areas from 12.5 hours in 2015 to 21.9 hours in 2024, and in urban areas to 23.4 hours.

Source: IBEF 

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