New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- India has achieved a significant milestone in its power sector by successfully meeting an all-time maximum power demand of 250 GW during the fiscal year 2024-25, with national energy shortages dropping to a mere 0.1 percent, according to a government announcement on Wednesday.

The year 2024 has proven to be transformative for the nation's power sector, marked by substantial advancements across generation, transmission, and distribution segments.

The Ministry of Power's year-end review revealed remarkable improvements in power accessibility and consumption patterns. Per capita electricity consumption reached 1,395 kWh in 2023-24, representing a 45.8 percent increase from 957 kWh in 2013-14.

Rural areas have experien...