India successfully met peak power demand on June 9: Manohar Lal Khattar

The country achieved a record-breaking addition of 34 GW in power generation capacity in 2024-25, with a significant 29.5 GW coming from renewable sources.

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Union Power Minister Manohar Lal announced a major milestone in India’s power sector, declaring the nation power sufficient and well on its way to becoming power surplus. The Minister highlighted that India successfully met a record peak power demand of 241 GW on June 9, 2025, without any shortage—showcasing the strength and resilience of the country’s energy infrastructure. He credited this achievement to over a decade of sustained growth, infrastructure upgrades, and policy reforms in the power sector. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, the Minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to achieving 100 percent household electrification and ensuring round-the-clock power availability for all citizens.