Union Power Minister R K Singh on Tuesday said electricity is available for about 22 hours per day in villages and 23.5 hours in cities across the country.
The availability of power in rural and urban areas has increased tremendously in comparison to 2014, he said while addressing a function here to mark the National Energy Conservation Day.
“Power is available for a duration of close to 22 hours and close to 23.5 hours in rural and urban areas respectively,” Singh said.
“As you all are aware, one of the priorities of our government is to provide universal energy access at affordable prices and on a 24/7 basis,” he added.
