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Andhra Pradesh Power Demand Hits 290 MU, Minister Ravi Kumar Announces Supply Boost
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 05:58 AM
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Andhra Pradesh's daily power demand has risen to 290 million units, according to Energy Minister Ravi Kumar. He said the state is boosting generation through AP-Genco and procuring extra power from other sources to maintain uninterrupted supply.
The Energy Minister announced that the state's daily power consumption has reached 290 million units. This figure reflects the growing electricity needs across Andhra Pradesh.
To meet the rising demand, the government is stepping up power generation at AP-Genco plants. Additional capacity is being brought online to supplement existing output.
Besides increasing internal generation, the administration is procuring extra electricity from external sources. This procurement aims to bridge any shortfall in supply.
The combined measures are intended to guarantee an uninterrupted power supply for consumers throughout the state.
To meet the rising demand, the government is stepping up power generation at AP-Genco plants. Additional capacity is being brought online to supplement existing output.
Besides increasing internal generation, the administration is procuring extra electricity from external sources. This procurement aims to bridge any shortfall in supply.
The combined measures are intended to guarantee an uninterrupted power supply for consumers throughout the state.