India, Dec. 5 -- India is set to surpass 1 terawatt of installed power capacity by 2034-35, according to new projections.

CEA's national electricity plan includes projections up to 2070.

The strategy involves rolling updates and a focus on grid infrastructure and skilled human resource.

India is gearing up to cross 1 terawatt (1,000 gigawatt) of installed power capacity within a decade, according to fresh internal projections from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).

CEA has submitted the National Electricity Plan (NEP) 2034-35 and year-wise electricity demand estimates up to 2070 to NITI Aayog. The authority is also in the process of finalising the plan for 2035-36.

Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad, speaking at an industry conferenc...