POWER SUPPLY, PEAK DEMAND AND AVAILABILITY OF COAL

• India's installed generation capacity = 524 GW (as on 28 Feb 2026); declared "power sufficient" by Ministry of Power after adding 299.87 GW since April 2014.
• All-time peak demand of ~250 GW met in FY 2024-25; record ~256 GW reportedly met without shortage in 2025.
• Coverage essential for GS-III (Infrastructure: Energy) — covers generation mix, peak load management, coal logistics, and the renewable transition.