Govt to spend Rs 17,000 crores to enhance power sector
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday her government will spend Rs 17,000 crores over the next three years to enhance the power sector to meet the rising electricity demand.
She also said a robust, reliable and future-ready power management system is vital to make the national Capital developed, self-reliant and environmentally friendly.
She stated that, keeping in mind the rising electricity demand, the Delhi Government is taking firm and far-sighted steps to strengthen the transmission and distribution systems.
A high-level review meeting on the power sector was recently held under her chairpersonship of the Chief Minister. The meeting included a detailed discussion on ongoing works in the power sector and the action plan up to the year 2029.
Power Minister Ashish Sood, senior officials of the Power Department, Delhi Transco Limited (DTL), and representatives of all the DISCOMs in the Capital were present.
The Chief Minister was informed that a capital expenditure plan of approximately Rs 17,000 crore will be implemented in Delhi over the next three years. Under this plan, DTL and the DISCOMs will strengthen transmission lines, grid sub-stations and the distribution network.
The Chief Minister said that the objective of these investments is not merely to add new capacity, but to ensure uninterrupted, safe and high-quality power supply in every part of the capital.
It was informed in the meeting that Delhi’s peak power demand is rising steadily. In 2025, the Capital’s peak electricity demand has already reached around 8,400 MW. On average, Delhi’s electricity demand is increasing by 4 to 5 percent every year, primarily due to population growth, higher use of air conditioners and other electrical appliances, and the adoption of electric vehicles.
It was also clarified that peak demand in Delhi is usually recorded during the summer months, particularly in June and July.
According to long-term projections, if current trends continue, Delhi’s peak power demand could reach 11,500 to 12,000 MW by 2030. In the longer-term scenario, this demand is estimated to rise to around 19,000 to 20,000 MW by 2040.
The meeting also included detailed discussions on the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar: Free Electricity Scheme. The Chief Minister said solar energy is a key pillar of Delhi’s clean energy future.
