NEW DELHI, Mar 21: Marking a significant achievement in its energy journey, India has successfully ensured universal access to electricity across the country, a milestone that now forms the foundation for an ambitious transformation of the power sector, an official statement said on Saturday.
Building on this achievement, the government has outlined a forward-looking roadmap to strengthen the electricity ecosystem, focusing on sustainability, reliability and rising demand.
The initiative, led by the Ministry of Power, aims to align the sector with the broader vision of a developed India by 2047.
With electricity now reaching virtually every household, the focus is shifting from access to quality, affordability and uninterrupted supply.
The government is targeting a sharp rise in per capita electricity consumption, projecting it to reach around 2,000 kWh by 2030 and over 4,000 kWh by 2047, driven by industrial growth, urbanisation and increasing electrification.
India’s power sector has also witnessed a strong push towards clean energy, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for a growing share of installed capacity.
The next phase will see accelerated expansion of renewable energy, supported by battery storage and pumped storage solutions to ensure grid stability.
At the same time, efforts are underway to address structural challenges, particularly in the distribution segment. Reforms aimed at improving the financial health of utilities, rationalising tariffs and reducing losses are expected to play a crucial role in sustaining growth.
The government is also emphasising modernisation of transmission and distribution infrastructure, adoption of advanced technologies and strengthening of cybersecurity to build a resilient and future-ready power system.
Having achieved near-universal electrification, India is now preparing for the next leap-ensuring not just access, but reliable, affordable and clean power for its rapidly growing economy.
The latest policy push signals a decisive shift towards making the power sector a key driver of the country’s long-term development.
(UNI)
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