Daily power demand rises to 290 MU in Andhra Pradesh, says Energy Minister Ravi Kumar

Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, along with MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao, inaugurating a substation at Kothapatnam in Ongole Assembly constituency on Thursday.

Andhra Pradesh’s daily electricity requirement has increased from 265 MU to 290 MU, says Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar.

The Minister, along with MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao, inaugurated a 132/33 kV AP-Transco substation constructed at a cost of ₹44.25 crore at Kothapatnam in Ongole Assembly constituency on Thursday.

Addressing the media later, Mr. Ravi Kumar said, “To meet the rising demand, power generation by AP-Genco is being increased. This apart, additional electricity is being procured through other sources. The government is ensuring uninterrupted supply despite the increase in demand and will accelerate infrastructure development to meet future requirements.”