India, Feb. 24 -- Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) K Sanjay Murthy on Monday said with the increasing use of artificial intelligence and big data analytics in the power sector, the capacity to tackle inherent complexities in the sector is getting strengthened.

Addressing the National Conference on Power Sector here, the CAG also said it is important for the entire power sector that operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of DISCOMs are enhanced and strengthened through focused and sustained efforts.

Since last decade, Murthy said the power sector has achieved a lot as the generation has gone up from 1,168 BU in 2015-16 to 1,824 BU in 2025-26.The sources from which this power is being generated have also undergone majo...