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September 17, 2026 1:08 PM

India calls for secure, affordable and reliable energy at G20 Ministerial Meeting in US

India has called for secure, affordable and reliable energy supplies to support economic development, particularly in developing economies, at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting held in Houston, USA, from September 14 to 16. Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal led the Indian delegation at the meeting, held under the US G20 Presidency. Discussions focused on three key areas - energy security and affordable baseload, permitting and regulatory efficiency,...

September 14, 2026 3:23 PM

India approves power export to Nepal amid flood damage to hydropower infrastructure

The Ministry of Power has approved the export of electricity to Nepal for 18 hours a day to help meet the neighbouring country’s additional power requirements following extensive damage to its hydropower infrastructure caused by recent floods. Under the approval, India will export power to the Nepal Electricity Authority from September 13 to December 31, 2026, between 00:00 hours and 18:00 hours each day. India will export up to 600 MW through the Muzaffarpur–Dhalkebar 400 kV double-circui...

September 10, 2026 11:54 PM

BEE pushes commercial electric cooking to accelerate shift from LPG to electricity

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, has stepped up efforts to promote electric cooking in India’s commercial and institutional kitchens, highlighting its potential to improve energy efficiency, strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on LPG. BEE organised the “Commercial Induction Cooking Showcase & Chef Challenge” in New Delhi under the theme “Accelerating India’s Electric Cooking Ambition: From Technology Demonstration to Real-World Adopt...

August 7, 2026 8:29 PM

India, Bhutan deepen cooperation in power and water resources sectors

India and Bhutan on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the power and water resources sectors, with senior ministers from both countries reviewing the progress of ongoing projects and exploring new avenues for collaboration in hydropower, renewable energy, cross-border electricity trade and trans-boundary river management. The discussions took place during separate high-level bilateral meetings in New Delhi involving Bhutan's Minister for Energy and Natu...

April 28, 2026 7:18 PM

India meets record peak power demand of 256 GW without shortage, sets new benchmark

India has successfully met its highest-ever peak electricity demand of 256.1 GW without any shortage, marking a major milestone in the country’s power sector and grid management capabilities. The record demand was achieved on April 25 at 3:38 pm, surpassing the previous peak of 250 GW recorded in May 2024 and exceeding the 245.4 GW peak observed earlier this year in January. Notably, the country also continued exporting electricity to neighbouring nations while meeting this record demand. Th...

January 21, 2026 2:43 PM

Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 released for public consultation

The Ministry of Power on Wednesday released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 for public consultation, outlining a comprehensive roadmap to transform India’s power sector in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Once finalised, the new policy will replace the existing National Electricity Policy notified in 2005. The draft policy reflects the significant transformation India’s power sector has undergone over the past two decades. Since 2005, installed power generation ...

January 19, 2026 7:02 PM

Centre of Excellence for regulatory affairs in power sector launched at IIT-Delhi

Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Monday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at IIT-Delhi, describing it as a key initiative to support informed, forward-looking and evidence-based regulation amid rapid changes in India’s electricity sector. The Centre has been jointly established by IIT-Delhi, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and Grid Controller of India Ltd. (Grid India). The Power Ministry said the initiative comes ...

November 14, 2025 4:31 PM

Shripad Naik inaugurates Power Ministry pavilion at India International Trade Fair 2025

Minister of State for Power Shripad Y. Naik on Friday inaugurated the Ministry of Power Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF), being held from November 14 to 27 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Speaking at the inauguration, Naik said the pavilion highlights India’s transition from conventional power sources to clean and sustainable energy. He said the exhibits reflect the government’s focus on creating a technology-driven, citizen-centric, and inclusive power ecosystem ...

January 7, 2025 2:47 PM

UJALA scheme: Over 36 crore LED bulbs distributed, saving India Rs. 19,153 crore annually

More than 36 crore LED bulbs have been distributed across India over the past decade under the UJALA scheme, leading to annual savings of Rs 19,153 crore, the Ministry of Power said in a press release on Monday. Launched on January 5, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the UJALA scheme aims to provide affordable energy-efficient LED bulbs, tube lights, and fans to households using traditional lighting systems that consume more electricity and lead to high energy bills. According to the min...