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Gujarat CM reviews surge in power demand, vows uninterrupted supply
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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The Gujarat chief minister examined the state's rising electricity consumption and outlined steps to ensure continuous power supply.
Gujarat's chief minister held a high-level review of the state's electricity demand, which has been climbing steadily over the past months. The meeting, attended by senior officials from the power department and state electricity board, highlighted the need to augment generation capacity and streamline distribution to meet the growing load.
The CM emphasized that uninterrupted power supply is a priority for both households and industries, especially as Gujarat continues to attract investment in manufacturing and services. He directed the electricity board to fast-track pending projects, improve grid stability, and explore renewable energy integration to diversify the supply mix.
Officials were asked to submit a detailed action plan within two weeks, covering short‑term measures such as load management and long‑term strategies like new thermal and solar plants. The chief minister assured citizens that the government is committed to preventing outages and maintaining reliable electricity across the state.
The review comes amid a nationwide surge in power consumption, prompting several state governments to reassess their energy policies. Gujarat aims to stay ahead by leveraging its existing infrastructure and expanding capacity to support economic growth.
The CM emphasized that uninterrupted power supply is a priority for both households and industries, especially as Gujarat continues to attract investment in manufacturing and services. He directed the electricity board to fast-track pending projects, improve grid stability, and explore renewable energy integration to diversify the supply mix.
Officials were asked to submit a detailed action plan within two weeks, covering short‑term measures such as load management and long‑term strategies like new thermal and solar plants. The chief minister assured citizens that the government is committed to preventing outages and maintaining reliable electricity across the state.
The review comes amid a nationwide surge in power consumption, prompting several state governments to reassess their energy policies. Gujarat aims to stay ahead by leveraging its existing infrastructure and expanding capacity to support economic growth.