Maharashtra Leads in Power Sector Performance; Secures ‘A’ Grade Among Western Region States CM Fadnavis Congratulates Power Sector Agencies

Mumbai, Sept 2025: Maharashtra has excelled in the field of power supply and overall energy sector performance, securing the top position among western region states in the country. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated the state’s energy department, companies working in the sector, various agencies, and electricity consumers of Maharashtra for this achievement. He remarked that this recognition confirms Maharashtra’s strong and determined progress in the energy sector.

The rating was announced by the Government of India’s Maharatna company REC and the Power Foundation of India (PFI), based on multiple parameters. Maharashtra scored 93 points, earning the prestigious ‘A’ grade.

The state has also taken the lead in planning its electricity demand until 2035, making it the first in the country to do so. Currently, Maharashtra has an installed capacity of 42,000 MW. In the next five years, an additional 45,000 MW will be added, raising the total installed capacity to 87,000 MW.

Acknowledging consistent, quality, and consumer-oriented services, Chief Minister Fadnavis, in his capacity as Energy Minister, praised all companies linked to the energy department, employees at the regional level, officers, engineers, directors, as well as organizations working in the renewable energy sector. He also emphasized the importance of consumers’ trust in these systems.

In the evaluation by REC and PFI, Maharashtra ranked first in the western region, outperforming Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Diu-Daman across all criteria. Maharashtra scored the highest in every category: Reliability of Power Supply – 32, Financial Viability of Distribution – 25, Ease of Living/Ease of Doing Business – 17, Adaptability to Energy Sector Reforms – 15, and Regulatory Governance – 5, bringing the total to 93 points and securing the ‘A’ grade.

Maharashtra has set a target of generating 52% of its energy from green sources by 2030. Additionally, by December 2026, the state aims to provide farmers with 100% daytime electricity through solar energy projects. This recognition from REC is expected to further strengthen and encourage Maharashtra’s ambitious energy planning.