(a) whether the decrease in demand of electricity has resulted in loss to NTPC;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has conducted any study to ascertain the reasons for decrease in the demand of electricity despite shortage of electricity in the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER,
COAL AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY
( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )
(a) & (b) : NTPC has seen a gradual increase in generation during the last three years as given below :
Year 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13
Generation (BU) 241.26 233.28 232.03
(c) & (d) : There has been no decrease in demand of electricity and it has an increasing trend during last five years. The generation during last five years is also showing an increasing trend in the country. The demand of electricity and details of generation of electricity during last five years are given at Annex.
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