New Delhi, January 29: The Central Government has unveiled the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposing wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening India’s power sector, improving financial discipline, enhancing competition, and accelerating the transition toward clean energy. The proposed amendments are designed to support long-term sector sustainability while aligning with the national vision of building a […]
New Delhi, January 29: India has transitioned from a power-deficit nation to a power-sufficient one, with the country’s total installed electricity generation capacity rising to 513.73 gigawatts (GW), the Ministry of Power informed the Lok Sabha. The government stated that 289.6 GW of new generation capacity has been added since April 2014, significantly improving the […]
Faridabad : Internationally acclaimed Odissi dancer Poulami Guha, who has mesmerized audiences worldwide with her brilliant and expressive performances, captivated the audience with her traditional and expressive style at the National Power Training Institute (NPTI) of the Ministry of Power, located in Sector 33. The cultural presentation, titled “An Evening Dedicated to Indian Culture,” was […]
New Delhi, January 21, 2026: Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Tuesday said that India’s power sector is set to expand significantly in the coming years, driven by the country’s fast-growing economy. Emphasising the need for a robust distribution sector, he said financially strong and prosperous DISCOMs are essential for improved services and greater […]
New Delhi | January 18, 2026- India’s power distribution sector has recorded a major financial turnaround, with power distribution utilities posting a collective Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹2,701 crore in FY 2024–25 after years of continuous losses. The achievement marks a significant milestone for DISCOMs and state power departments that had remained in deficit […]
New Delhi : Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, inaugurated today the commercial operation of Unit–2 (250 MW) of the 2000 MW (8×250 MW) Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project through virtual mode. He stated that the commissioning of this unit is “not just a technical achievement, but a testament to years of […]
New Delhi :The Meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power was held in New Delhi on 18th December,2025. Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs chaired the meeting, wherein Members of Parliament of various political parties from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha took part in the meeting. […]
New Delhi : The Government of India has outlined a series of transformative measures aimed at reducing Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses of power distribution utilities, resulting in a substantial national-level reduction from 21.91% in FY21 to 16.16% in FY25. According to information shared by Minister of State for Power, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, […]
New Delhi : Haryana Governor Manohar Lal has emphasized that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)–based applications will play a pivotal role in transforming India’s power sector, driving greater efficiency, reliability, and transparency across the ecosystem. Speaking at a national-level event, Manohar Lal stated that India is undergoing a rapid technological shift, and the […]
Union Minister of Power, Manohar Lal, has highlighted the crucial role of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) in strengthening India’s renewable energy ecosystem, particularly in storing surplus green power and ensuring grid stability during non-solar hours. He was addressing the Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for the Ministry of Power at a meeting held today […]