Ministry of Power
India’s power demand surges to all-time high
Power
July 8, 2021
India’s power demand surges to all-time high
Power demand in the country touched an all-time high and crossed the 200 GW mark on Wednesday amid many states…
NTPC declares energy compact goals towards sustainability
Power
June 27, 2021
NTPC declares energy compact goals towards sustainability
NTPC Limited, India’s largest power generating company under Ministry of Power has become first energy company in energy domain in…
RK Singh reviews progress of energy transition & efficiency
Power
June 17, 2021
RK Singh reviews progress of energy transition & efficiency
R.K. Singh, Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy chaired a high level meeting to review the progress of various…
Power consumption grows 9.3% in first half of June
Power
June 16, 2021
Power consumption grows 9.3% in first half of June
Power consumption in the country grew by 9.3% in the first half of June to 55.86 billion units (BU), indicating…
CESL & Ladakh sign MoU to make the UT carbon neutral
Sustainability
June 8, 2021
CESL & Ladakh sign MoU to make the UT carbon neutral
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under Ministry of Power has…
Power consumption grows 12.6% in first week of June
Power
June 8, 2021
Power consumption grows 12.6% in first week of June
Power consumption in the country grew at 12.6% in the first week of June to 25.36 billion units (BU), indicating…
EESL ties up with ISHRAE for energy efficient solutions
Power
June 3, 2021
EESL ties up with ISHRAE for energy efficient solutions
State-owned EESL has partnered with ISHRAE for implementation of energy efficient and clean energy solutions in the heating, ventilation, air…
Power Ministry takes steps towards reduction in coal import
Power
June 3, 2021
Power Ministry takes steps towards reduction in coal import
Government of India has enabled State governments and UTs by allowing flexibility in utilization of domestic coal amongst power generating…
Power Ministry seek comment on MBED via discussionpaper
Power
June 3, 2021
Power Ministry seek comment on MBED via discussionpaper
Ministry of Power has circulated discussion Paper on Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED) on 1st June 2021 to all concerned…
AIPEF demands scrapping of bidding for DISCOMs in UTs
Power
May 27, 2021
AIPEF demands scrapping of bidding for DISCOMs in UTs
All India Power Engineers' Federation (AIPEF) demanded scrapping of ongoing bidding for DISCOMs in Union Territories citing serious flaws.
NHPC to acquire 2% stake in Chenab Valley Power Projects
Power
May 13, 2021
NHPC to acquire 2% stake in Chenab Valley Power Projects
NHPC has got approval of the concerned authority to acquire the entire 2 per cent equity stake of PTC India…
Power Ministry ensures 24×7 power supply to oxygen plants
Power
May 12, 2021
Power Ministry ensures 24×7 power supply to oxygen plants
Ministry of Power has undertaken a number of pro-active preventive and remedial measures to ensure that there is uninterrupted power…
India’s power consumption grows nearly 45% in April
Power
April 18, 2021
India’s power consumption grows nearly 45% in April
Power consumption in the country grew nearly 45% in the first half of April to 60.62 billion units (BU) over…
AIPEF urges govt to hold electricity distribution privatisation
Power
April 16, 2021
AIPEF urges govt to hold electricity distribution privatisation
All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) urged the government to put on hold the privatisation of electricity distribution entities.
Revised estimates for transmission & distribution approved
Power
March 16, 2021
Revised estimates for transmission & distribution approved
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a major step towards economic development of the…
Demand for electric vehicles in India more than doubled
Renewable Energy
March 16, 2021
Demand for electric vehicles in India more than doubled
The adoption of electric vehicle by commuters is on the rise in the country as falling prices and government support…
0.88% growth in power consumption in February
Power
March 2, 2021
0.88% growth in power consumption in February
India's power consumption grew 0.88% in February at 104.73 billion units (BU) due to a slight rise in temperature in…
AIPEF demands to put Electricity Amendment Bill in public
Power
February 15, 2021
AIPEF demands to put Electricity Amendment Bill in public
The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has demanded that the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 must be put in…
Total investments by power PSU to rise 19% to Rs 60,000 cr
Power
February 2, 2021
Total investments by power PSU to rise 19% to Rs 60,000 cr
Government has increased total investments by eight state-owned power companies, including REC Ltd, by over 19% to Rs 59,990.52 crore…
NTPC shaping well for the future with its diversification plans
Power
November 7, 2020
NTPC shaping well for the future with its diversification plans
NTPC is shaping up well for the future with its diversification plans and as a responsible corporate, NTPC is committed…
Power Minister inaugurates developmental projects in Bihar
Infrastructure
September 18, 2020
Power Minister inaugurates developmental projects in Bihar
R.K. Singh, Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy inaugurated various developmental projects and facilities in Bihar, including CSR…
Historic move by government by drafting Rights of Electricity Consumers
Power
September 16, 2020
Historic move by government by drafting Rights of Electricity Consumers
Power Ministry has drafted Rules providing for Rights of Electricity Consumers for the First Time. Electricity Consumers are the most…
Foundation stone laid for construction of 400kV Transmission Line at Saharsa
Power
September 13, 2020
Foundation stone laid for construction of 400kV Transmission Line at Saharsa
R. K. Singh, Union Minister of State for Power, laid foundation stone for construction of LILO of Kishenganj-Darbhanga 400kV Transmission…
GTAM to benefit buyers of RE through competitive prices and flexible procurement
Power
September 1, 2020
GTAM to benefit buyers of RE through competitive prices and flexible procurement
As a first step towards Greening the Indian short term power market, R. K. Singh, the Minister of Power and…
Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to give boost to Power Sector: R.K. Singh
Power
July 3, 2020
Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to give boost to Power Sector: R.K. Singh
R.K. Singh, Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, highlighted the need of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, envisaged by…