With the peak electricity demand in the country crossing 1,85,820 Megawatt, the highest-ever recorded, Union power minister RK Singh on Wednesday said that the surging demand for power is a certain indicator of India’s economy getting back on track.
“The demand (and supply) of power in January (upto January 19, 2021) has grown by 8 per cent as compared to the corresponding period last year. This is the highest rate of growth ever. The surging demand for power is a certain indicator that our economy is getting back on track,” he tweeted.
“The peak demand for power crossed 1,85,820 Megawatt at 9:35 am on today. This is the highest ever, a record,” he added in another tweet.
