Srinagar, Jan 29: Jammu and Kashmir recorded an almost negligible power shortfall of just 0.1 per cent till December 2025, with electricity supply closely matching demand, according to official power sector data accessed by Rising Kashmir.
During the current financial year 2025–26 (up to December 2025), the Union Territory had an energy requirement of 14,874 million units (MU), while 14,862 MU was supplied, leaving a shortfall of only 12 MU, reflecting a gap of 0.1 per cent. Officials said the data indicates a near-balanced supply position in the region.
The figures also show a steady improvement in power availability in Jammu and Kashmir over the last three years. In 2024–25, the energy requirement stood at 20,374 MU, while 20,283 MU was supplied, resulting in a shortfall of 90 MU, or 0.4 per cent.
In 2023–24, the requirement was 20,040 MU, against which 19,763 MU was supplied, leaving a gap of 277 MU, or 1.4 per cent.
In comparison, 2022–23 recorded a relatively higher shortfall, with an energy requirement of 19,639 MU and supply of 19,322 MU, resulting in a gap of 317 MU, or 1.6 per cent.
Officials said the year-on-year reduction in the gap reflectsthe gradual stabilisation of the power supply situation in the Union Territory.
According to sector assessments, the minor gaps recorded over the years are not due to a shortage of power generation, but are largely attributed to constraints in the transmission and distribution network.
They said that while power availability at the national level has remained adequate, the last-mile supply and sector-wise distribution are handled by State and Union Territory power utilities.
At the national level, India’s installed power generation capacity currently stands at 513.73 gigawatts (GW). Since April 2014, the country has added 289.6 GW of fresh generation capacity, helping it transition from a power-deficient to a power-sufficient position.
Officials said the overall supply has remained commensurate with demand, with no significant impact on economic or industrial growth.
To meet rising electricity demand in the coming years, a long-term generation and transmission expansion plan is under implementation.
Projections indicate that India’s installed generation capacity is expected to reach 874 GW by 2031–32, supported by additions in thermal, hydro, nuclear and renewable energy sectors, along with energy storage systems and grid strengthening.
Officials said these measures are aimed at ensuring that power supply remains ahead of demand, including in regions like Jammu and Kashmir, where electricity consumption typically rises during the winter months.
Shafat Malik
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