Agartala, Oct. 4 -- Tripura is gearing up to meet a possible peak electricity demand of around 410 MW during the upcoming Durga Puja festivities, with the state government planning to prioritise domestic power requirements and reduce electricity supply to Bangladesh during the festival period.

Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath reviewed the state's Puja power preparedness with senior officials and field-level personnel of the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) and Tripura Power Generation Limited (TPGL).

Speaking after the meeting, Nath said the state had anticipated a peak demand of around 380 MW during last year's Puja, but actual consumption remained at about 373 MW. This year, authorities are preparing for a significan...