Ministry of Power

September 11, 2026 5:21 PM

Manohar Lal to represent India at G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting in Houston

Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal will participate in the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting in Houston, United States, from September 14 to 16, 2026, where Energy Ministers and senior representatives of G20 countries will deliberate on global energy security, affordability and resilient energy supply chains. The meeting is being hosted under the U.S. G20 Presidency and will focus on key challenges facing the global energy sector, including the need to ensure reli...

August 20, 2026 12:47 AM

India hosts 8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit, focuses on youth-led energy innovation

India hosted the eighth BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026 virtually on August 17 under its BRICS Chairship, bringing together more than 100 young energy professionals, policymakers, academics and representatives of international organisations to discuss ways to strengthen energy cooperation among BRICS countries. The summit was held under India's overarching BRICS Chairship theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, while the Energy Track was guided by the th...

April 17, 2026 6:17 PM

Workshop on SHANTI Act charts roadmap for 100 GW nuclear capacity, pushes public-private partnerships

A high-level workshop on the implementation of the SHANTI Act, 2025 outlined a comprehensive roadmap to scale India’s nuclear power capacity to 100 GW, with a strong emphasis on public-private partnerships, energy security and clean power goals. The workshop was organised by the Central Electricity Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Power, Department of Atomic Energy and NTPC Limited at the Scope Convention Centre in New Delhi. Senior officials highlighted that the SHANTI Act, 2...

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...

January 23, 2026 2:46 PM

Republic Day 2026: Ministry of Power to showcase ‘Prakash Ganga’ tableau on India’s energy transition

The Ministry of Power will showcase a tableau titled “Prakash Ganga: Powering an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat” at the Republic Day Parade on January 26, highlighting India’s transformation in the power sector and its growing leadership in clean and sustainable energy. The tableau traces India’s journey from achieving universal electricity access to emerging as a global clean energy player. The theme, Prakash Ganga — meaning “River of Light” — symbolises the continuous and seam...

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...