Power Min initiates INR 2000 cr JV set up process to rollout of smart metres
The Power Ministry has started the process to set up a Rs 2,000 crore joint venture for providing a common backend infrastructure facility (CBIF) to … Read more
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To boost ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ power sector minimized Import of power equipment: RK Singh
Country’s power sector has agreed to support government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat scheme manufacturing and procuring power equipment produced in the country. Union Power Minister R K … Read more
Deadline for feedback on draft electricity bill extended till June 5
The power ministry on Monday extended the deadline for submission of stakeholders’ comments on the draft Electricity Amendment Bill by four weeks till June 5. … Read more
Power Ministry floats draft Electricity Act(Amendment) Bill 2020, invites suggestions
Supply of quality power at affordable prices is essential for sustained growth of the economy of the country. For further development of the power sector, … Read more
DISCOMS will continue to be obligated to pay for power within 45 days: Power Ministry
With its relief being construed as a moratorium on payments, the Union Power Ministry has clarified that electricity distribution companies will continue to be obligated … Read more
Power ministry approves proposal for early nod to 66 GW renewable energy project
The power ministry on Thursday said it has approved proposal for early regulatory nod by CERC for transmission schemes for 66.5 GW renewable energy generation … Read more
Persuade states not to impose water cess on hydro power plants: Par panel to Power Min
The power ministry needs to persuade states not to levy any water cess on hydro power projects, as the states get free power from such … Read more
Power Ministry mulls Rs 50 crore reward for discoms under Saubhagya
The power ministry is mulling a reward of Rs 50 lakh for state utilities employees and a grant of Rs 50 crore for discoms which … Read more
All meters to be smart prepaid in 3 years: RK Singh
“In next three years metering will go smart prepaid, and gone will be the days of bills reaching your house. So need of the hour … Read more
All families to get electricity connection by December under Saubhagya scheme: R K Singh
The government will be able to provide electricity connections to all households by December as per the target under the Saubhagya scheme, Power Minister R … Read more