Manohar lal khattar

April 9, 2026 7:47 PM

Manohar Lal meets Bhutan King, pushes hydropower cooperation and strategic ties

Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal held a key meeting with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, reaffirming the deep-rooted partnership between India and Bhutan, with a strong focus on hydropower cooperation and sustainable development. During his official visit to Bhutan, the minister conveyed greetings on behalf of the Government and people of India and praised the Bhutanese monarch’s leadership in strengthening bilateral ties. He also lauded Bhutan�...

April 9, 2026 3:57 PM

Manohar Lal begins Bhutan visit; India-Bhutan sign key power agreements

Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal arrived in Bhutan on Thursday for a four-day visit, reaffirming the strong bilateral partnership between the two countries with a focus on clean energy and sustainable development. During the visit, India and Bhutan signed two significant agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in the power sector. High-level meetings to deepen cooperation Lal held talks with Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, where both sides reit...

March 20, 2026 12:09 PM

India’s power sector focused on innovation, affordability and global collaboration: Manohar Lal Khattar

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said that India’s power sector is increasingly focused on innovation, affordability, and global collaboration, as the country undergoes a rapid transformation in the energy space. Speaking at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Khattar highlighted key milestones achieved by the sector. “India has already met its target of achieving 50 per cent cumulative non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity well ahead of schedule,” he said. He al...

March 18, 2026 3:42 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s evolving energy sector, calls it key to ‘Viksit Bharat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared and praised an article by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, highlighting India’s transformation into a robust and sustainable energy ecosystem. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal reflects on how India is powering a robust energy ecosystem and shaping a sustainable atmosphere for the future needs as well! Read this piece to get an exact idea of India's energy policies that promise a Viksit Bharat." ...

February 3, 2026 9:59 PM

India and Bhutan discuss measures to deepen cooperation in power sector

India and Bhutan on Tuesday reviewed and reaffirmed their long-standing partnership in the power sector, with discussions focusing on hydropower projects, cross-border transmission and future cooperation. Bhutan’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, met Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, along with Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad Naik, to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral collaboration in ...

January 18, 2026 4:05 PM

Power distribution utilities post profit after years of losses: Manohar Lal

India’s power distribution utilities have recorded a collective Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹2,701 crore in FY 2024–25, marking a major turnaround for a sector that has reported losses for years. The positive performance follows a loss of ₹25,553 crore in FY 2023–24 and ₹67,962 crore in FY 2013–14, according to official data released by the Ministry of Power. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal described the development as the beginning of a “new chapter” for the distribution secto...

January 6, 2026 12:33 PM

Power Minister Manohar Lal reviews key hydropower projects during two-day J&K visit

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Monday concluded a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the progress of major hydropower projects in the region. On the first day of his visit, the Minister reviewed the Salal, Sawalkot and Ratle hydropower projects. Late in the evening, he arrived at NHPC’s Dulhasti Power Station in Kishtwar, where he was received by Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects), NHPC, Ramesh Mukhiya, Managing Director of Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPP), and ...

December 7, 2025 6:08 PM

AI, Machine Learning to drive power sector transformation: Manohar Lal

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications will play a central role in modernising India's power distribution systems, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Sunday. Speaking at a two-day national conference on AI/ML in the power sector at Bharat Mandapam, he said such technologies will enable intelligent, consumer-centric and self-optimising electricity networks. The Minister highlighted the potential of AI-enabled solutions such as smart meter analytics, digital twi...

October 16, 2025 8:19 PM

India-Australia deepen energy partnership at 5th Energy Dialogue in Delhi

India and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening energy cooperation during the 5th India-Australia Energy Dialogue, held in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting was co-chaired by Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen. Senior officials from Power Ministry, New and Renewable Energy Ministry, Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, Mines Ministry, and Coal Ministry participated in the discussions. T...