Indore Consumes 4.5 Crore Units Of Electricity During Five-Day Diwali Festival, Over 5,000 Power Complaints Resolved To Ensure Uninterrupted Supply

Indore consumed approximately 4.5 crore units of electricity during the five-day Diwali festival this year. Power consumption rose compared to regular days, peaking on Dhanteras, a day when various sectors contributed to the surge in demand. The electricity company reported that about 2 crore units were distributed across the first two days of the festival, while roughly 2.5 crore units were consumed over the subsequent three days.

Electricity demand was relatively lower on Diwali itself, largely due to the conclusion of agricultural activities, the closure of factories, and the absence of educational institutions and government offices. However, decorative lighting throughout the city accounted for an estimated 3 to 4 crore units of electricity consumption during the festive period.

The Madhya Pradesh West Zone Electricity Distribution Company took proactive measures ahead of Diwali, conducting a special maintenance drive over the 10-12 days preceding the festival. This included repairing and maintaining high- and low-tension lines, grids, transformers, and cables. On the main Diwali day, around 800 personnel, including approximately 60 engineers, were deployed to guarantee an uninterrupted power supply.

Special teams were formed for key areas such as Rajwada, Vijay Nagar, Palasia, Rajendra Nagar, Geeta Bhawan, Manik Bagh, and Scheme No 78. Continuous monitoring of supply was carried out using the SCADA system, and scheduled maintenance work was suspended during all five festival days. Over 5,000 electricity-related complaints were addressed throughout the period.