Power-packed Puja: State readies 24×7 electricity, helplines and safety tips

The state is prepared to provide uninterrupted electricity during the Pujas, announced power minister Aroop Biswas recently.

“Power demand this year may touch 12,050 MW, while last year the festival recorded a peak demand of 9,912.71 MW on Chaturthi, the highest during the period,” said Biswas at Vidyut Bhavan. “Compared to 20,970 pujas in 2011, the number rose to 50,550 in 2024. Applications for temporary connections this time are expected to cross last year’s figure of 50,550, too.”