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anna.smit11on Jun 09, 2011 4:26am
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Demand for power in India
Demand for power in IndiaThe Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007-12) target of setting up 78,000 MW of new generation capacity. The power requirement in India is expected to grow manifold in coming years as a result of industrial and urban expansion, growth in household consumption and electrification of rural areas. India’s demand for power will soar to as much as 3,15,000 MW by 2017, requiring an investment of $600 billion (Rs 25,80,000 crore) if the economy keeps its pace of growth at 8% .