Delhi Cheap Power: Want Subsidy? Both Online, Offline Options Available; Check Details
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Cheap Power: Want Subsidy? Both Online, Offline Options Available; Check Details

News 18  

As the Delhi government has decided to provide electricity subsidy to only those who specifically opt for it, both online and offline options will be provided to the consumers to inform the government whether they want to avail of the subsidy or let go of it, according to a PTI report quoting officials. That is, if a power consumer wants electricity subsidy, then he will get free or subsidised electricity from now,” Kejriwal had said last week. “The work of asking people about this will start soon… Power subsidy will be given to those who ask for subsidised power from October 1.” Power generation companies in the country owe about Rs 12,300 crore to state-owned CIL, whereas gencos are owed over Rs 1.1 lakh crore by power distribution companies. “The maximum all-India demand met touched 2,07,111 MW at 1450 hrs today, an all-time high so far,” the Ministry of Power had said on April 29.

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Explained: From ₹290 cr to ₹3,250 cr – a decade of AAP govt’s free power spending in Delhi
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Explained: From ₹290 cr to ₹3,250 cr – a decade of AAP govt’s free power spending in Delhi

Live Mint  

In the run up to Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party – the two opposition parties – have promised to continue giving free electricity to the residents, if they come to power defeating the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. 77 % subsidies on zero electricity bills The AAP government in Delhi offers its flagship schemes – …

Explained: From ₹290 cr to ₹3,250 cr – a decade of AAP govt's free power spending in Delhi
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Explained: From ₹290 cr to ₹3,250 cr – a decade of AAP govt's free power spending in Delhi

Live Mint  

The AAP government's free electricity scheme in Delhi has skyrocketed from ₹ 290 crore to ₹ 3,250 crore over the past decade, benefiting millions. 77 % subsidies on zero electricity bills The AAP government in Delhi offers its flagship schemes – direct subsidy mainly on electricity, water and bus rides for women. Year Delhi Govt's Spent on Electricity Subsidy 2014-15 …

400 free electricity units: Congress makes big poll promise for Delhi, after BJP pledges to continue AAP schemes
2 weeks, 6 days ago

400 free electricity units: Congress makes big poll promise for Delhi, after BJP pledges to continue AAP schemes

Live Mint  

The Congress party has promised free electricity up to 400 units each month if it assumes power in Delhi in the upcoming assembly elections. This comes a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party said that it will continue the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government's free electricity, water subsidies and and free bus rides for women should it come to power …

Delhi's power demand likely to break record this winter, may cross 6300 MW
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi's power demand likely to break record this winter, may cross 6300 MW

India Today  

As Delhi braces for the chill of another winter, the city's power demand is poised to reach unprecedented levels, continuing the record-setting trajectory observed during the summer of 2024. According to forecasts from the State Load Dispatch Centre, the capital's electricity consumption could peak at over 6300 MW this season, surpassing the previous winter's high of 5816 MW. This mix …

Delhi prepares for peak winter power demand, projected to surpass 6300 MW
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi prepares for peak winter power demand, projected to surpass 6300 MW

Hindustan Times  

As Delhi's power needs continue to rise, the city's winter months are expected to follow the record-breaking summer's trend in peak demand. According to the BSES press release, during summer 2024, Delhi reached an unprecedented peak power demand of 8656 MW. Forecasts from SLDC indicate that Delhi's peak power demand this winter could surpass 6300 MW, setting a new seasonal …

India likely to raise its estimate on peak power demand amid harsher summers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India likely to raise its estimate on peak power demand amid harsher summers

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s power ministry will likely raise its projections for peak electricity demand after this year’s prolonged heatwave forced people to keep their air conditioners and fans running for longer than usual. The current projection of peak power demand reaching 384 GW by financial year 2031-32 may now have to be revised, said Pankaj Agarwal, secretary, Union ministry of …

India's power consumption rises nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India's power consumption rises nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June

The Hindu  

India's power consumption rose by nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June compared to the year-ago period mainly due to scorching heat which forced excessive use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and desert coolers. The previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. The Ministry also estimated that peak power demand may …

Breaking Records: Delhi’s Peak Power Demand Touches All-Time High at 8,647 MW Amid Intense Heat
6 months ago

Breaking Records: Delhi’s Peak Power Demand Touches All-Time High at 8,647 MW Amid Intense Heat

News 18  

With no relief from heat in the national capital and the temperature soaring between 40-45 degree Celsius, the peak power demand has surpassed all the previous records as it touched 8,647 MW at 3:22 pm on Tuesday. The peak power demand first crossed all the records at 2:51 pm on Tuesday when it touched 8,560 MW – highest ever, as …

Delhi's peak power demand makes new record with 8,647 MW amid heatwave
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi's peak power demand makes new record with 8,647 MW amid heatwave

India TV News  

Amid the sweltering heatwave in India, Delhi on Tuesday registered a peak power demand of 8,647 MW, the highest ever in the city as per Discom officials. Before that, on May 22 this year, Delhi's peak power demand reached 8,000 MW for the first time. According to the State Load Dispatch Centre, Delhi, the extreme heatwave has continuously pushed the …

Rising AC sales and surging demand for cooling escalates India's environmental challenges
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rising AC sales and surging demand for cooling escalates India's environmental challenges

Hindustan Times  

With soaring temperatures and heat waves causing health problems, air conditioners have become essential for creating cooler, comfortable spaces. Growing AC use will increase energy intensity in buildings, requiring significant focus on improving thermal comfort to reduce air-conditioned hours,” said Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, Centre for Science and Environment. The widespread use of ACs significantly increases electricity consumption, and by …

Heatwave in India: Sweltering temperatures push power demand to fresh high
7 months ago

Heatwave in India: Sweltering temperatures push power demand to fresh high

India TV News  

Heatwave in India: The power demand in India was on Thursday at its seasonal high at 237 gigawatts, surpassing its previous record high of 234 GW seen earlier this week, data from the Ministry of Power showed. Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are most likely to continue over the plains of Northwest India and Heatwave conditions over Madhya Pradesh and …

Govt successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi
7 months ago

Govt successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Power Minister Atishi on Wednesday said the city government successfully met the peak power demand of 7,717 MW on May 21 without any power outages. Govt successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi She further stressed that even if the figures touch 8000 MW in the coming months, they will take all measures to …

Arvind Kejriwal hails power supply in Delhi amid record demand, jabs BJP-ruled UP, Haryana
7 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal hails power supply in Delhi amid record demand, jabs BJP-ruled UP, Haryana

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's peak power demand hit an all time high of 8000 megawatts on Wednesday afternoon, Discom official said, amid several heatwave in the national capital. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said BJP-ruled states have been witnessing power cuts of 10-12 hours for the last 2-3 days. “Today at around 3:42 pm, Delhi’s peak power demand clocked 8000 MW, the highest …

Amid severe heatwave, Delhi records peak power demand in history
7 months ago

Amid severe heatwave, Delhi records peak power demand in history

Hindustan Times  

Amid a severe heatwave hitting most parts of India, the power demand, as the need for air conditioners and coolers is on the rise, reached a record high of 234 gigawatts on Tuesday. According to the State Load Despatch Center data at 3:33pm on Tuesday, Delhi's peak power demand reached 7717 MW, the highest ever in the city's history. According …

Delhi's power demand for May hits record high amid sweltering heatwave
7 months ago

Delhi's power demand for May hits record high amid sweltering heatwave

India Today  

Delhi recorded the city’s highest ever May peak power demand on Monday, officials said. The power usage in the national capital touched 7572 Mega Watts as the city reels under a severe heatwave. Delhi’s all-time high peak power demand was recorded on June 29, 2022, at 7695 Mega Watts. Notably, the peak power demand in Delhi crossed 7000 Mega Watts …

Delhi's peak power demand reaches record high of 7717 MW amid sweltering heat
7 months ago

Delhi's peak power demand reaches record high of 7717 MW amid sweltering heat

India TV News  

Delhi witnessed an unprecedented peak power demand of 7717 MW on Tuesday afternoon, breaking all previous records, according to Discom officials. Large parts of North India, including Delhi and Haryana, experienced severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures soaring above 45 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the next few days, warning of severe heatwave conditions in …

Heatwave alert for next 4 days in Delhi, govt tells schools to call early vacations
7 months ago

Heatwave alert for next 4 days in Delhi, govt tells schools to call early vacations

Hindustan Times  

Delhi felt like a furnace for a fourth straight day on Monday when six of the fifteen NCR weather stations recorded temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius, prompting weather officials to extend a red alert till Friday and the government to order schools still open to shut for summer vacations. Amid heatwave, Delhi's peak power demand touches May's highest-ever level In …

Amid heatwave, Delhi's peak power demand touches May's highest-ever level
7 months ago

Amid heatwave, Delhi's peak power demand touches May's highest-ever level

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's peak power demand today touched its highest-ever levels for the month of May. Pushed by a heatwave in several parts of the national capital, the city's peak power demand hit 7,557 MW at 3:33 pm, showed State Load Dispatch Centre's real time data. Per electricity companies, Delhi's peak power demand may cross the 8000 MW-mark this summer season. A …

Power point: Free electricity, subsidies to continue till March 2025, says Delhi govt
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Power point: Free electricity, subsidies to continue till March 2025, says Delhi govt

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi cabinet on Thursday approved the power subsidy scheme for 2024-25, which will enable 22 lakh families consuming up to 200 units of electricity to continue to get zero bills. Taking to ‘X’, the chief minister said: “Your 24 hours electricity and free electricity has been extended till 31st March 2025. Power Minister Atishi stated, “The government …

Delhi govt says power subsidy to continue till March 2025
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi govt says power subsidy to continue till March 2025

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi cabinet on Thursday approved the extension of the power subsidy scheme for the financial year 2024-25. In a meeting chaired by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, it was announced that the scheme would be in force till March 31, 2025, even as Kejriwal and power minister Atishi alleged the Opposition has made repeated attempts to derail the Aam Aadmi …

Free electricity, subsidies till 2025 - Highlights from Delhi cabinet meeting
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Free electricity, subsidies till 2025 - Highlights from Delhi cabinet meeting

Live Mint  

Arvind Kejriwal's Delhi government has extended the scheme for zero electricity bills and subsidies till 2024-25, said Minister Atishi after CM's emergency cabinet meeting on Thursday. “I am extremely glad to announce that in today's cabinet meeting, it has been decided that free electricity bills and subsidies will continue in 2024-2025 as well for the people of Delhi,” said AAP …

Delhi Budget: Solar is govt’s new mantra for cheaper, reliable power
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Budget: Solar is govt’s new mantra for cheaper, reliable power

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government will set up solar plants on the rooftops of all government buildings in 2024-25 to give a targetted push towards green energy, finance minister Atishi said during the Delhi Budget address on Monday, adding that a target of generating 4500 MW or around 25% of Delhi’s total power supply through solar energy by 2027 has been set. …

Peak power demand is estimated to rise 7% this summer
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Peak power demand is estimated to rise 7% this summer

The Hindu  

Peak power demand in India is estimated to rise by 7% year-on-year to 260 GW this summer, according to a senior official. The peak power demand during the summer of 2023 touched 243 GW against a projection of 229 GW. "We expect the peak power demand this year at 260GW," Central Electricity Authority Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad told reporters on the …

Number theory: Management of peak power demand will test India’s renewable push
1 year, 4 months ago

Number theory: Management of peak power demand will test India’s renewable push

Hindustan Times  

In June, the government announced that power tariffs would be linked to the time of consumption in the country. “Under the Time of Day system, tariff during solar hours of the day would be 10%-20% less than the normal tariff, and the tariff during peak hours, 10-20% higher. “ToD tariff will be applicable for commercial and industrial consumers having maximum …

Delhi records its highest peak power demand of the year on Friday
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi records its highest peak power demand of the year on Friday

Hindustan Times  

With the city witnessing hot and humid conditions on Friday, Delhi’s peak power demand was recorded at 7,398MW — the highest so far this year. A TPDDL spokesperson said the peak demand of 2,163MW in the discom’s area was met successfully without any network constraint and power outage. Meanwhile, Delhi’s all-time high peak power demand was recored on June 28 …

Power bill to increase for some Delhi users; Atishi blames Centre
1 year, 5 months ago

Power bill to increase for some Delhi users; Atishi blames Centre

The Hindu  

Domestic consum­ers with a monthly usage of over 200 units of electricity will have to pay more as the Delhi government has decided to impose a hike upto 8% in the Power Purchase Ad­ justment Cost, Pow­er Minister Atishi said on Monday. Further, she clarified that for TPDDL Consumers, PPAC will rise by 1.49% but the impact on the final …

Power demand peaks in Delhi as Capital ‘feels like’ 50°C
1 year, 6 months ago

Power demand peaks in Delhi as Capital ‘feels like’ 50°C

Hindustan Times  

A maximum temperature hovering close to 45 degrees Celsius in parts of city, coupled with uncomfortably warm winds, and humidity meant that Delhi residents felt the onslaught of the heat even stronger than it actually was, with the “real feel” soaring to around 50°C on Tuesday, pushing the city’s power demand to the year’s highest. While at Safdarjung, Delhi’s base …

Power Subsidy Row: Delhiites to Get Inflated Bills from Monday? Here's What AAP, L-G Have to Say
1 year, 8 months ago

Power Subsidy Row: Delhiites to Get Inflated Bills from Monday? Here's What AAP, L-G Have to Say

News 18  

A fresh row broke out between the Aam Aadmi Party government and Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena after Power Minister and AAP leader Atishi accused the Lt Governor of not approving a file that would result in the discontinuation of power subsidies for almost 46 lakh people in the national capital from Friday onwards. ‘People will get inflated bills without …

Delhi electricity subsidy halves year-on-year to ₹1,644 crore
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi electricity subsidy halves year-on-year to ₹1,644 crore

Hindustan Times  

There has been a sharp fall in power subsidy released by the Delhi government, the 2022-23 Economic Survey showed on Monday. The expenditure in the energy sector in 2021-22 was the highest in the past decade, with ₹ 3274.32 crore or 10.79% of the total expenditure incurred being utilised for the subsidy scheme. The decline could be attributed to the …

Delhi's Summer Peak Power Demand Likely to Be 8,100 MW; Minister Asks Discoms to Tie Up for Extra Power
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi's Summer Peak Power Demand Likely to Be 8,100 MW; Minister Asks Discoms to Tie Up for Extra Power

News 18  

With the national capital’s peak demand pegged at 8,100 MW this summer, Delhi Power Minister Atishi on Tuesday suggested that discoms tie up for additional power with generation companies. The peak power demand of Delhi was 7,695 MW last summer and it might reach 8,100 MW this year, officials informed the power minister in a meeting to review the summer …

Delhi's peak power demand likely to reach 8,000 MW by June-end
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi's peak power demand likely to reach 8,000 MW by June-end

India Today  

Delhi government's power department has predicted that the peak load of the national capital may reach 8000 MW in late June or early July, an official statement said on Monday. Gahlot chaired a separate review meeting with Discoms and power department officials to assess the 'Summer Action Plan' for the uninterrupted supply of electricity during the upcoming summer season in …

Punjab’s power demand shoots up by 25% with rising temperatures
1 year, 9 months ago

Punjab’s power demand shoots up by 25% with rising temperatures

Hindustan Times  

Patiala While the maximum temperatures in Punjab and Haryana have been hovering above normal limits for several days, minimum temperatures too had registered an increase. Even as farmers fear crop loss due to above-normal temperature this season, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited officials are also worried as the power demand has shot up by 25% this February as compared to …

Delhi's 'power demand' highest in 3-years amid chilly winter season | KNOW DETAILS
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi's 'power demand' highest in 3-years amid chilly winter season | KNOW DETAILS

India TV News  

Delhi power demand: The prevailing cold conditions pushed Delhi's peak power demand to a record high of 5,247 MW on Thursday, more than the peaks during winters in the past two years, said officials. According to the State Load Dispatch Centre Delhi data, peak power demand of the city clocked 5,247 MW at 10:56 am. The Tata Power Delhi Distribution …

India's electricity consumption grows 14 per cent in November; experts say it indicates sustained recovery
2 years ago

India's electricity consumption grows 14 per cent in November; experts say it indicates sustained recovery

India TV News  

Indicating sustained economic recovery, the government data showed India's power consumption logged a double-digit growth of 13.6 per cent to 112.81 billion units in November 2022 compared to the year-ago period. The robust growth of power consumption in the month mainly indicates an increase in economic activities as generally it remains subdued in November. Experts say power consumption and demand …

Over 2.5 million out of 5.8 million in Delhi apply for power subsidy
2 years, 2 months ago

Over 2.5 million out of 5.8 million in Delhi apply for power subsidy

Hindustan Times  

Over 2.5 million power consumers in Delhi have applied for tariff subsidies so far, said officials aware of the matter, two weeks after the state government made it mandatory for residents to opt-in to receive these benefits, with around 3.3 million people in the city still to sign-up for the programme. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal this May announced that …

Power subsidy in Delhi on opt-in basis from October 1
2 years, 3 months ago

Power subsidy in Delhi on opt-in basis from October 1

The Hindu  

Delhiites will get subsidy on domestic power bills only on an opt-in basis from October 1, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced here on Wednesday. The decision, Mr. Kejriwal said, was based on public demand that consumers get the option of accepting or declining the power subsidy towards which an estimated ₹3,000 crore is spent by the Delhi government annually. “Out …

Now, Delhiites will have to apply for electricity subsidy | Here's how you can do it
2 years, 3 months ago

Now, Delhiites will have to apply for electricity subsidy | Here's how you can do it

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced that subsidy on electricity bills will now be optional and available only for those who apply for it. Ending the automatic electricity subsidy, CM Kejriwal announced a phone number where consumers can give missed call for continuation of their power subsidy. and acceptance number for Delhi government's electricity subsidy. Delhi government will …

Delhi residents can get power subsidy only if they apply for free electricity scheme: Kejriwal
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi residents can get power subsidy only if they apply for free electricity scheme: Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Delhiites can avail the free electricity scheme from October only if they opt for it, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on September 14. With this move, the option to get Delhi government’s power subsidy will no longer be available by default and every year, power consumers will be given an option to continue with power subsidy or not. In his …

Consumers in Delhi can give missed call to opt for power subsidy from today: Arvind Kejriwal
2 years, 3 months ago

Consumers in Delhi can give missed call to opt for power subsidy from today: Arvind Kejriwal

Firstpost  

Kejriwal said many people wanted to give up power subsidy in Delhi. Those who want to avail subsidy will get a form that they can fill to apply New Delhi: Online and offline methods will be made available to consumers to opt for power subsidy from Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said. At a press conference here, he said …

Delhi: Residents will get ’opt-in’ forms for power subsidy from August
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi: Residents will get ’opt-in’ forms for power subsidy from August

Live Mint  

The residents of Delhi will be receiving an add-on form with their electricity bill in August that asks them to clarify if they want to avail power subsidy or not. The power department plans to attach forms along with electricity bills that will read "I want to avail the power subsidy" along with a message from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, …

Survey set to gauge success of govt electricity schemes
2 years, 5 months ago

Survey set to gauge success of govt electricity schemes

Live Mint  

The union power ministry plans to commission a socioeconomic survey by a third party agency of its marquee schemes aimed at universal access to electricity, seeking to capture what improvements have been made by these projects. The survey will focus on the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, said two government officials …

'Current' Affairs: Delhi’s Peak Power Demand Breaks All Records, Hits 7,695 MW, 22% Jump since 2020
2 years, 5 months ago

'Current' Affairs: Delhi’s Peak Power Demand Breaks All Records, Hits 7,695 MW, 22% Jump since 2020

News 18  

Delhi’s peak power demand reached 7,695 MW on Wednesday afternoon, at least 22 per cent more than the peak power demand recorded in 2020, according to data from the State Load Dispatch Centre. On June 29, 2020, at 3.33 pm, Delhi’s peak power demand was 6,314 MW – the highest for the year 2020-21. The SLDC data analysed by CNN-News18 …

Delhi sees record power demand at 7,601MW as hot and humid weather prevails
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi sees record power demand at 7,601MW as hot and humid weather prevails

Live Mint  

National capital Delhi has been reeling under severe hot and humid weather which pushed its power demand to a record high of 7,601 Megawatt on Tuesday. At a time when India is experiencing power shortage due to crisis caused by excessive demand of nom-renewable source of energy--coal, realtime data has suggested that city's peak power demand clocked 7601 MW at …

India’s power grid creaks under hybrid work model, heatwave
2 years, 7 months ago

India’s power grid creaks under hybrid work model, heatwave

Live Mint  

Indians are cranking up air conditioning as they still work from home, while lights come back on in offices and factories with an end to COVID curbs, upending power demand patterns amid a heatwave and the country's worst blackouts in years. Relentless daytime demand in the world's third-biggest power market means utilities have been unable to ease output even over …

Delhi's peak power demand rises to highest ever in May amid heatwave
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi's peak power demand rises to highest ever in May amid heatwave

India Today  

After an increase of nearly 2.8% in just 24 hours, Delhi broke the record of its highest power demand that was set the previous day. This is the 8th time in 10 days of May that the city’s peak power demand has crossed 6000 MW. Just yesterday, Delhi had set a record peak power demand of 6572 MW in the …

Delhiites to get choice to opt out of power subsidy scheme
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhiites to get choice to opt out of power subsidy scheme

The Hindu  

Starting October 1, residents of Delhi will be offered the opportunity to opt out of receiving subsidy on their electricity bill, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday. He said the Delhi Cabinet had approved the continuation of the free electricity scheme but had taken into account suggestions received from Delhiites who were financially stable who had said that they …

News18 Evening Digest: Want Electricity Subsidy? From October 1, Ask for It, Says CM Kejriwal and Other Stories
2 years, 7 months ago

News18 Evening Digest: Want Electricity Subsidy? From October 1, Ask for It, Says CM Kejriwal and Other Stories

News 18  

Delhi: Want Electricity Subsidy? From October 1, Ask for It, Says CM Kejriwal Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that the electricity subsidy in the national capital would be given only to those who ask for it from October 1. 4 Suspected Khalistani Operatives Arrested in Haryana With IEDs, Pakistan Link Under Probe The operatives, held on the …

No free power in Delhi now: AAP's free electricity 'lollypop' lost its relevance?
2 years, 7 months ago

No free power in Delhi now: AAP's free electricity 'lollypop' lost its relevance?

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi CM Kejriwal announced a change in AAP's big populist measure - free electricity Now cheap electricity will be optional in Delhi, as per Kejriwal's announcement Power subsidy will be given to those who ask for subsidised power from October 1 Delhi free electricity: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced a change in Aam Aadmi Party's big …

Power shortage eases up but officials remain wary
2 years, 7 months ago

Power shortage eases up but officials remain wary

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The power crisis in India has eased in the past two days. State-run Coal India achieved the highest production of 534.7 lakh tonne in April, showing 6.02% growth, the coal ministry said. But, in the first two days of May, the daily average peak demand was 197,835 MW, but the daily average shortage was just 990 MW, according …

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