New Delhi, May 26: The Delhi government is actively working to enhance the power supply system in the capital. Power Minister Ashish Sood stated on Tuesday that the government is implementing extensive measures to improve the electricity infrastructure, with positive results already becoming evident.
Sood noted that last summer, the power system faced various technical issues, leading to power outages for residents. The Delhi government has been making continuous efforts to strengthen the electricity distribution system.
He emphasized that, despite the rising temperatures this year, there have been no significant power outages in the capital.
The Power Minister revealed that the Delhi government has developed a comprehensive “Power Master Plan” aimed at improving electricity supply. This plan focuses on strengthening the distribution network, transformer capacity, and supply mechanisms. These improvements have successfully met the increasing electricity demand in the capital.
Last year, on June 12, Delhi recorded a peak power demand of 8,441 megawatts. However, this demand level was met as early as May this year, indicating that Delhi’s power infrastructure is now more capable and robust than before.
Sood acknowledged that there is still room for improvement, and over the next two years, the capital’s power infrastructure will become even more modern and resilient. The government’s goal is to completely eliminate the issue of power outages in the future.
He also mentioned that on May 25, 2026, Delhi consumed 168 million units of electricity, compared to 110 million units on the same date last year.
According to the minister, this year’s heat has been more intense, with temperatures reaching 43 degrees Celsius on May 25, compared to 32 degrees Celsius on the same day last year.
Sood stated that there have been no incidents of power cuts lasting more than two hours in any area of Delhi this year. In contrast, there were 147 incidents of outages exceeding two hours last year. He reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring a better power supply through continuous monitoring and improvements.
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