Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said the state govt has prepared plans to meet the power demand, which rose from ₹13,000 MW in 2024 to 18,000 MW in 2026, and strengthen the power network to ensure uninterrupted power supply. He said strengthening the transmission system, advance planning and timely procurement of the required power have enabled the govt to supply electricity to consumers without interruptions.Speaking after inaugurating ‘Power Exhibition–2026’ organised by TGSPDCL at People’s Plaza on Necklace Road on Saturday, he said Telangana has emerged as one of the best destinations for investments. “The state govt is committed to providing the infrastructure required by the industrial sector without any shortage of power or water. Long-term plans are being formulated to anticipate future power requirements and enhance power generation and supply capacities,” Bhatti said.He stated that the govt was giving priority to green energy along with thermal power and was taking steps to increase solar, hydel, pumped storage and battery storage capacities. He said the power sector is the foundation for every productive sector, including agriculture, industry and services, and that uninterrupted power supply is crucial for the growth of the state’s GSDP.He said consumer problems were being resolved quickly through the 1912 toll-free service and ‘Power Ambulances’. The deputy CM said the power ambulance system, equipped with the necessary equipment, transformers and personnel, was being expanded across the state so that teams could immediately reach areas facing power-related problems and resolve them.Bhatti said officials had been directed to set targets up to 2047 and formulate plans from now itself, keeping future power requirements in mind. Since it takes at least four to five years to establish power generation projects, advance planning is essential to meet future requirements, the deputy CM said. Bhatti appreciated the energy department for increasing the use of technology and developing in-house software. He said providing information such as a consumer’s location and the source from which electricity is being supplied based on the consumer number would improve transparency and efficiency in power services.
