Farmers in the country’s northern districts are demanding more power for irrigation of Boro crops during the on-going Boro season. According to the Boro cultivators, they need at least 12 hours’ irrigation a day while the power distribution agencies can hardly supply electricity for 10 hours a day, with frequent
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Power scenario grim as summer ahead
2,500mw power shortage in the irrigation season The country is going to face a shortfall of at least 2,500 megawatts of electricity in peak hours in the coming Boro season, informed sources said on the basis of possible demand and generation scenario. The demand for electricity will exceed 6,500 mw by February due to irrigation, ... Read more