Minister of Power
Ministers assume charge of new portfolios in key Ministries
Power
June 11, 2024
Ministers assume charge of new portfolios in key Ministries
Key ministers took charge of their new portfolios, after the swearing in of NDA Government. Pralhad Joshi, has now also…
NTPC to host IPS 2024 O&M conference in Raipur
Power
February 13, 2024
NTPC to host IPS 2024 O&M conference in Raipur
NTPC Ltd, the nation’s premier power generation company, is gearing up to host the prestigious Indian Power Stations O&M Conference…
ISA’s sixth assembly emphasises solar energy’s vital role in a sustainable future
Renewable Energy
October 31, 2023
ISA’s sixth assembly emphasises solar energy’s vital role in a sustainable future
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) hosted its sixth assembly in New Delhi, presided over by Raj Kumar Singh, Minister of…
RK Singh inaugurates diversion of Marusudar River
Power
November 2, 2021
RK Singh inaugurates diversion of Marusudar River
RK Singh, Minister of Power virtually inaugurated the Diversion of Marusudar River of Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project in the…
No shortage of power in country: RK Singh
Power
October 25, 2021
No shortage of power in country: RK Singh
Power Minister R K Singh exuded confidence that there will be no power shortage in the country amid the ongoing…
RK Singh calls for enhanced action on energy efficiency
Power
October 22, 2021
RK Singh calls for enhanced action on energy efficiency
Power Minister RK Singh in meeting with state govt officials & industry partners to review current level of activities in…
ISA vows to achieve $1 trillion investment in solar by 2030
Renewable Energy
October 22, 2021
ISA vows to achieve $1 trillion investment in solar by 2030
The fourth General Assembly of multilateral body International Solar Alliance (ISA) concluded on Thursday with a promise to achieve USD…
ISA can enable energy access to 800 mn people
Renewable Energy
October 21, 2021
ISA can enable energy access to 800 mn people
Stating that solving the problem of energy access is very important, India on Wednesday said that the International Solar Alliance…
ISA’s general assembly next week, OSOWOG in focus
Renewable Energy
October 17, 2021
ISA’s general assembly next week, OSOWOG in focus
International Solar Alliance's fourth general assembly will be held virtually from October 18-21 which will deliberate on key initiatives in…
RK Singh visits NHPC Dulhasti Power Station
Power
October 15, 2021
RK Singh visits NHPC Dulhasti Power Station
RK Singh, Union Minister of Power visited Dam site of 330 MW NHPC Kishanganga power station at Gurez in Bandipora…
Government accords ‘Maharatna’ status to PFC
Power
October 12, 2021
Government accords ‘Maharatna’ status to PFC
Government of India accorded ‘Maharatna’ status to the state-owned Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC), thus giving PFC greater operational and…
Amit Shah holds meet with power, coal ministers
Power
October 12, 2021
Amit Shah holds meet with power, coal ministers
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with Power Minister R K Singh and Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi amid…
India set to achieve 450 GW RE installed capacity by 2030
Renewable Energy
October 12, 2021
India set to achieve 450 GW RE installed capacity by 2030
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has said that India is set to achieve 450 GW renewable energy installed…
India, UK joint plan on smart power, renewable energy
Renewable Energy
October 9, 2021
India, UK joint plan on smart power, renewable energy
The third UK-India Energy for Growth Dialogue concluded on Friday, with Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, RK…
Guidelines released for cybersecurity in power sector
Power
October 8, 2021
Guidelines released for cybersecurity in power sector
The government announced the release of guidelines for cybersecurity in the power sector for the first time, to create a…
RK Singh approves Dispute Avoidance Mechanism
Power
September 29, 2021
RK Singh approves Dispute Avoidance Mechanism
Power Minister R K Singh has approved formulation of 'Dispute Avoidance Mechanism' for construction contracts of central public sector enterprises…
Govt asks power plants to auction fly ash through bidding
Sustainability
September 23, 2021
Govt asks power plants to auction fly ash through bidding
The Ministry of Power issued an advisory to power plants to auction fly ash through a transparent bidding process.
Bids for 4,000 MWhr BESS projects to be invited soon
Power
September 17, 2021
Bids for 4,000 MWhr BESS projects to be invited soon
India will soon invite global bids for battery storage projects totalling 4,000 MWhr (megawatt hours), Union Power Minister R K…
Govt looks to revise coal stock rules to address fuel shortage
Coal
September 5, 2021
Govt looks to revise coal stock rules to address fuel shortage
In an attempt to address the issue of coal shortage being faced by certain thermal power stations, the government is…
RK Singh reviews issues of Independent Power Producers
Power
September 4, 2021
RK Singh reviews issues of Independent Power Producers
Power Minister R K Singh reviewed issues of independent power producers (IPPs) in the backdrop of rising electricity demand.
India plans to emerge as global leader in green hydrogen
Renewable Energy
August 28, 2021
India plans to emerge as global leader in green hydrogen
India plans to emerge as a global leader in green hydrogen and the country is proposing to mandate using green…
IEX green term-ahead market trades 2,744 MU RE
Renewable Energy
August 24, 2021
IEX green term-ahead market trades 2,744 MU RE
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) said its green term-ahead market cumulatively traded 2,744 million units of renewable energy in its first…
Universal Energy Access achieved, to ensure reliable supply
Power
July 30, 2021
Universal Energy Access achieved, to ensure reliable supply
RK Singh, Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy chaired a virtual meeting to review the reforms being undertaken…
Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 may come before cabinet
Power
July 26, 2021
Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 may come before cabinet
The Union Cabinet is likely to take up for approval the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the next few days,…
Government focusing on improving energy efficiency
Sustainability
July 16, 2021
Government focusing on improving energy efficiency
RK Singh, Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy today announced various initiatives being taken by Government of…