Karnataka energy department is fully geared to meet the state’s requirement of 19,000 Mega Watt (MW) power during the upcoming summer months. There will be no load shedding, says Energy Minister, K.J. George. Surge in power consumption is a positive indicator of broader economic recovery in Karnataka, says Minister George. Farmers’ agricultural pump sets will receive seven hours of electricity daily, while industrial and household consumers will have a continuous 24-hour supply. The state has sufficient electricity, the challenge lies in its transmission and distribution. To resolve this, the number of substations is being increased, with a plan to establish 100 new substations in the current financial year. To ensure 24- hour electricity for domestic use, the Karnataka government has launched the ‘Niranthara Jyothi’ scheme. Under this scheme, single-phase electricity is provided at night to benefit those in farmhouses. To address this, priority is being given to the link line system. This system transfers electricity from underloaded substations to those experiencing overload, thereby balancing the power distribution.
