Gujarat CM chairs meet as power demand hits record 29,822 MW

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel chaired a high-level Energy Department meeting after the state recorded its highest-ever power demand of 29,822 MW on October 16 — up 36.6% year-on-year. The government secured additional coal, NTPC allocations, and extended power purchase deals. Long-term plans include 2,742 MW of battery storage and a 4,200 MW nuclear project.