Power demand to grow in double digits, says Union Minister R K Singh
Highlighting that power demand grew by 10 per cent in the first quarter of the current financial year, Union Minister R K Singh on Thursday said the growth streak would continue.
“The demand grew by 8 per cent during the last financial year and we are hopeful it will grow further. We have improved electricity connectivity and the power supply situation in the country has improved significantly,” the power, new, and renewable energy minister said.
He was addressing a conference in New Delhi convened to highlight the sector’s achievements during the nine years of the BJP government at the Centre.
