(Current Affairs) Per Capita Power Consumption of Indian States (2009-2010)

The latest available State-wise annual per capita power consumption in the country for 2009-10 is given below:-

Note :- Per capita consumption= (Gross Generation + Net Import)/Mid Year Population

A statement showing the annual per capita power consumption in respect of States/UTs which is less than the national average for the year 2009-10 is given below:-

Note :- Per capita consumption= (Gross Generation+ Net Import)/Mid Year Population

The steps taken by the Government to increase availability of power in the country which will in turn lead to enhancement in per-capita availability of power include (i) acceleration in generating capacity addition during the 11th Plan, new capacity of 54,964 MW was added, which is approximately 2.6 times the capacity addition of 21,180 MW achieved in the 10th Plan, (ii) rigorous monitoring of the on-going capacity addition programme, (iii) initiative for augmentation of domestic manufacturing capacity of power plant equipment, (iv) development of Ultra Mega Power Projects of 4000 MW each, (v) harnessing surplus captive power into the grid, (vi) Renovation, Modernization & Life Extension of old and inefficient generating units, (vii) development of an extensive network of high voltage transmission for transfer of power from surplus to deficit regions, etc.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Power Shri K.C.Venugopalina written reply to a question in LokSabha today.

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Courtesy: Ministry of Power, Govt of India