Guwahati, April 1 -- In 2022-23, Meghalaya's industrial sector accounted for 57% of the state's total electricity consumption, far exceeding the national average of 41%, according to the All India Electricity Statistics - General Review 2024.

This places Meghalaya at the forefront in the Northeast, alongside Goa, which also reported a 57% industrial electricity share.

On a national scale, Meghalaya ranks fifth, following Odisha (85%), Jharkhand (70%), Gujarat (67%), and Chhattisgarh (64%).

In comparison, Assam's industrial sector consumed only 28% of its total electricity sales during the same period.

Over the years, Meghalaya's industrial electricity consumption has experienced significant fluctuations. Data from the Central Electric...