Government Prioritizes Electricity Infrastructure Expansion to Boost Consumption
Summary
The government is prioritizing the expansion and upgrading of electricity infrastructure to boost consumption, including displacing LPG and promoting electric vehicles, with an Rs 80 billion investment planned.
Key Points
- The government is prioritizing expansion and upgrading of electricity infrastructure this fiscal year.
- An Rs 80 billion investment is allocated for electricity infrastructure construction.
- The goal is to increase per capita electricity consumption from 460 to 1,500 kilowatt-hours in 10 years.
- Transmission and distribution system upgrades are underway targeting 7,848 circuit kilometers of transmission lines by fiscal year-end.
