GUWAHATI: India’s average electricity supply in rural areas has increased from 12.5 hours in 2014 to 22.6 hours in 2025, while urban areas now receive 23.4 hours of power daily.
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This data was recently revealed by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at a press conference.
Khattar credited several initiatives for the improved accessibility to electricity, while reaffirming the government's commitment to achieving 100% household electrification nationwide. “Our goal is to make power accessible to everyone at all times,” he reportedly stated.
Khattar additionally highlighted a 46% increase in fossil-based power capacity, rising from 168 GW in 2014 to 246 GW in January 2025. Non-fossil-based power capacity has also surged by 180%, from 80 GW in 2014 to 220 GW in 2025 (as of January 31).
India's transmission network has also expanded significantly, growing from 2.91 lakh circuit km (ckm) in 2014 to 4.92 lakh ckm in 2025. The country has become a net exporter of power, with 1,625 MU exported in 2025, compared to being a net importer in 2014.
The minister also noted a sharp decline in energy shortages, which dropped from 4.2% in 2014 to just 0.1% in 2025.