India is the world’s third-largest producer and second-largest consumer of electricity. Yet, it has one of the lowest penetration of electricity, which gives the power sector in India a high growth potential. The government recognizes this and has been on a path to achieve 100% household electrification, and cheaper and more reliable electricity to the Indian industrial sector. According to the Union Budget 2021-22, 139 GW of installed capacity. and 1.41 lakh circuit km of transmission lines were added and 2.8 crore households were connected in the past 6 years.
#8: Power Sector in India at a Glance
#8: Power Sector in India at a Glance
#8: Power Sector in India at a Glance
India is the world’s third-largest producer and second-largest consumer of electricity. Yet, it has one of the lowest penetration of electricity, which gives the power sector in India a high growth potential. The government recognizes this and has been on a path to achieve 100% household electrification, and cheaper and more reliable electricity to the Indian industrial sector. According to the Union Budget 2021-22, 139 GW of installed capacity. and 1.41 lakh circuit km of transmission lines were added and 2.8 crore households were connected in the past 6 years.