Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government is working to ensure uninterrupted supply of quality electricity throughout the state, especially in light of the peak power consumption of 256.8 million units recorded on March 26 and a sharp increase in summer demand.
K. Vijayanad, AP Chief Secretary and Special Secretary for Energy and CMD of AP Transco, participated in a program to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. BR BR Ambedkar, which said that the state’s electricity utilities are more focused on power supply across the state, even across the state, even covering the scope of power supply, and the statewide power supply that must cover the power supply of 24×7 and urry ur ur ur ur ur ur ur ur user.
He said the government is committed to providing cost-effective electricity supply to domestic consumers, industrial sectors, as well as agricultural communities, which provide 9 hours of free electricity for agricultural purposes during the day.
According to data from the AP State Load Scheduling Center, AP recorded the highest power consumption of 256.8 million units on March 28, and the total energy demand from January 2025 to March 2025 was 20.498 billion units, marking the 20.475 billion units in the corresponding period last year. It refers to the energy demand of April 1 to 12.801 billion units, so daily consumption is expected to reach 260 million vehicles in the coming months.
The state government is providing a wide range of electricity tax subsidies to support a variety of consumer categories, CS said. Referring to Uchita Vyavasaya Vidyut Pathakam, which provides nine hours of power to agricultural consumers and ensures 24×7 affordable electricity, the state has an additional ARR (average income) gap (average income) at home as a domestic subsidy. Aquaculture farmers have up to 10 acres of farmers and get electricity at a subsidy rate of Rs 1.50 per unit, while the government is 2.35 per unit, and likewise, free electricity for SC/ST households can be free of electricity per month, up to 200 units, and free rooftop solar systems up to 2 kW. Other concessions include free power in garden nurseries, Dhobi Ghats, BP Rajaka laundry, Golden Boat Store, and more.
