Telangana energy sector to complement govt. plans to achieve $3 trillion economy: Dy. CM

Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka affirmed that the State government is fortifying the energy sector to align with its objective of turning Telangana into a $3 trillion economy by 2047. He highlighted that the region has become an attractive destination for investments and the administration is committed to providing all necessary infrastructure, ensuring no shortage of power or water for the industrial sector.

Vikramarka invited industries and investors from all over the country to invest in Telangana, both in the manufacturing and services sectors. Following the inauguration of Power Exhibition–2026 organized by Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd (TGSPDCL), he announced that long-term plans are being made to predict future energy needs and boost power generation and supply capacities via thermal, solar, hydel, pumped storage, and battery storage, among other sources.

The exhibition aimed to raise public awareness, especially among students, about the Energy Department's accomplishments, the reforms implemented, and the utilization of advanced technology. Vikramarka praised the services provided by power utility employees, recognizing that their work, though often unseen, is crucial for the State's development.

He noted that despite a substantial rise in power demand, the government has managed to maintain uninterrupted power supply without any issues. Vikramarka also mentioned that consumer problems are being swiftly resolved via the 1912 toll-free service and "Power Ambulances." Special Chief Secretary (Energy) Naveen Mittal, TGSPDCL Chairman and Managing Director Jitesh V. Patil, and CMDs K. Varun Reddy (TGNPDCL), D. Krishna Bhaskar (TG-Transco) alongside other Directors and senior officials of the Southern Discom were present at the event.