In April 2023, the power consumption stood at 130.08 BU, a government data showed.
The highest supply in a day (peak power demand) also rose to 224.18 GW in April 2024 as against to 215.88 GW in April 2023.
The power ministry has estimated around 260 GW of peak demand during summer.
Experts said the increase in power consumption as well as growth in demand was mainly due to increase in temperatures and increased industrial activities in sectors like steel and power.
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