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Gujarat Government Urges Factories to Cut Power Use Amid Rising Demand
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 07:32 PM
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The Gujarat state authorities have asked industrial units to reduce electricity consumption as power demand spikes.
Gujarat's state administration issued an advisory to industrial establishments, requesting them to lower their electricity usage with immediate effect. The directive comes as the state's power grid is experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, prompting concerns over supply stability.
Officials highlighted that the heightened consumption is straining the regional electricity network, which could affect both commercial and residential consumers if not curbed. While no specific reduction targets were disclosed, factories have been urged to adopt energy‑saving measures and defer non‑essential operations where possible.
The government emphasized that cooperation from the manufacturing sector is essential to maintain uninterrupted power supply across the state. Authorities indicated that they will monitor compliance and may consider further steps if the demand curve continues upward.
Officials highlighted that the heightened consumption is straining the regional electricity network, which could affect both commercial and residential consumers if not curbed. While no specific reduction targets were disclosed, factories have been urged to adopt energy‑saving measures and defer non‑essential operations where possible.
The government emphasized that cooperation from the manufacturing sector is essential to maintain uninterrupted power supply across the state. Authorities indicated that they will monitor compliance and may consider further steps if the demand curve continues upward.