Power Up! West Bengal Gears Up for Record Durga Puja Electricity Demand

West Bengal anticipates record electricity demand for the Durga Puja festival. With peak load estimated at 12,050 MW, a significant rise from last year, the state prepares to meet the demand with 79,414 personnel, mobile vans, and a central Puja Control Room. Temporary connections have also surged notably.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 27-08-2025 19:54 IST | Created: 27-08-2025 19:54 IST

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West Bengal is gearing up for an unprecedented electricity demand during the upcoming Durga Puja festival, as Power Minister Aroop Biswas announced preparations at a high-level meeting.

A projected peak load of 12,050 MW is anticipated, a notable increase from last year's 9,912 MW, signaling a more than 21 percent rise.

To address this surge, around 79,414 personnel and nearly 3,700 mobile vans will be on duty, with a central Puja Control Room operating 24/7 for rapid response to electricity issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)