Power Sector Crucial for India's Economic Growth: CAG K Sanjay Murthy

• Comptroller and Auditor General of India K Sanjay Murthy emphasized the power sector's role as the backbone of India's economy and essential for growth.
• The sector is vital for achieving the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision, with energy independence as a central component.
• Targets include increasing per capita electricity consumption from 1,460 kWh to 2,000 kWh by 2030 and 4,000 kWh by 2047, ensuring 24x7 quality power.
• Power generation rose from 1,168 BU in 2015-16 to 1,824 BU in 2025-26, with green energy's share increasing from 6% to 24%.
• CAG's office plans audits of DISCOMS, Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and battery energy storage systems.