Patna, A recent report from the Central Government has revealed significant disparities in power cuts across different regions of India. The national average for power outages is two hours per day in urban areas and four hours per day in rural areas. However, many states experience much higher power cuts than this national average.
In urban areas of Bihar, there is an average of four hours of power failure daily, while in rural areas, the average extends to six and a quarter hours. These figures are notably higher than the national averages.
Uttar Pradesh faces the most severe power cuts in the country. Urban areas in the state experience an average of four hours without power daily, while rural areas suffer from power outages for up to eight hours. Jharkhand follows, with power cuts lasting five hours daily in both urban and rural areas.
Haryana also faces significant power cuts, with urban areas experiencing two and a half hours of power failure daily, while rural areas endure seven hours without electricity. In Assam, the urban areas experience four hours of power cuts, and rural areas face six and a half hours of outages.
In contrast, Delhi has the fewest power cuts, with urban areas experiencing no more than half an hour of power failure daily. Other states like Kerala, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, and Telangana also report fewer power cuts compared to the national average.
The report suggests that while grids are operational, power supply issues often arise from feeder disconnections and transformer-level outages, painting a different picture of the actual power supply situation. If a detailed evaluation at the 11 KV or feeder level were conducted, the true extent of power outages might be revealed.
Overall, the report highlights the need for more reliable power supply systems, particularly in rural areas, to bridge the gap between urban and rural power availability.
