Nitin Gadkari launches Go Electric campaign
Nitin Gadkari, the Minister for Road Transport & Highways in the august presence of R. K. Singh, the Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy…
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NTPC yet to assess damage to Tapovan Project
NTPC is yet to make an assessment of the damage caused by the February 7 deluge to its 520 MW Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project.
93 NTPC workers still missing in Uttarakhand glacier burst
Union Minister of Power, RK Singh said that 93 workers of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited are missing, while 39 are still stuck in the…
Rs 1,500 loss to NTPC due to Uttarakhand tragedy
The Uttarakhand glacier burst has caused an estimated loss of Rs 1,500 crore at the NTPC's 480 MW Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project and has put a question…
RK Singh visits Tapovan to take stock of situation
A day after a glacier burst triggered a flash flood in the region, Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy R. K. Singh…
No new policy to support gas-based power plants
The government has decided not to bring any new policy or provide support to gas-based power plants at the moment because states are reluctant to offer…
Govt holds BCD but hikes duty on solar inverters, lamps
Government proposed to raise import duty on solar inverters and lanterns or lamps but did not go ahead with its plan to impose basic custom duty…
Centre of Excellence for Skill Development in Power Sector
India, France and Schneider Electric announced the inauguration of first Centre of Excellence(CoE) for skill development in power sector in the campus of National Institute of…
A&N and Lakshadweep to run fully on Green Energy
India has prioritised to have its Islands fully on green energy Islands, target were given to the Islands to become totally green, that means their energy…
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 towards environment and the fast growing…
India PV Edge 2020 for cutting edge solar manufacturing
NITI Aayog, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Invest India organized a symposium on solar PV manufacturing, “India PV Edge-2020”, on 6 October to…
Customs duty on solar equipment may soon be charged
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has asked solar manufacturers to provide a list of machinery and capital goods that should be exempted from basic…
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 projects undertaken by REC Ltd. (Formerly…
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 Line at Saharsa in Bihar through…
Technology holds the key to scale up the use of solar energy: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a message at the inaugural session of First World Solar Technology Summit read out by R.K. Singh, the President, International Solar…
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 New & Renewable Energy, launched pan-India…
Power Minister dedicates 3 wind projects with 800 MW capacity to the nation
RK Singh, MoS Power in a virtual ceremony, dedicated Sembcorp’s state of the art SECI 1, 2 and 3 projects to the nation. Sembcorp Energy India…
India’s first of its kind public EV Charging Plaza
With a focus on enhancing energy efficiency and promoting e-mobility, R.K Singh, Minister for New & Renewable Energy, inaugurated India’s first public EV (Electric Vehicle) charging…
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 Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Power…
Power Minister releases data on energy savings
Power Minister R.K.Singh released a Report on “Impact of energy efficiency measures for the year 2018-19” through Video conference. While unveiling the e-book he said, “we…
Officers and staff of MNRE working from Home through e-office platform
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been working through e-office from home. Besides movement of files and noting’s online, review meetings are also taking…
Thermal Power Plants to Have 2,43,034 MW Capacity by 2021-22
As per the extant National Electricity Plan, the installed capacity of thermal power plants of the country, comprising of Coal based and Gas & diesel based…
RK Singh approves Dispute Resolution Mechanism
In a major decision to facilitate the solar and wind energy projects, New & Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh has approved a proposal to set up…
NRE Minister approves Dispute Resolution Mechanism for solar and wind sector
In a major decision to facilitate the solar and wind energy projects, RK Singh, MoS New & Renewable Energy has approved a proposal to set up…
Energy Minister reviews issues pertaining to Renewable Energy sector
A meeting held by RK Singh, MoS Power and New & Renewable Energy to review various issues pertaining to the Renewable Energy (RE) sector. In the…