New Delhi: India has achieved a historic milestone in its energy transition journey, with more than half of its total installed electricity capacity now coming from non-fossil fuel sources, underscoring the country’s firm commitment to climate action and sustainable development. As of December 31, 2025, India’s total installed power generation…
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Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025: Power Sector Reforms in India
In a major step towards modernising India’s power sector, the Central Government has released the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at financial sustainability, enhanced competition, and accelerated adoption of non-fossil fuel electricity. The Bill, currently under stakeholder consultation, seeks to align India’s power framework with the vision of Viksit…
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PM Modi Meets Energy CEOs, Highlights $100 Billion Investment Scope
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a high-level interaction with chief executives of leading global and Indian energy companies, underlining India’s growing importance in the global energy ecosystem and highlighting investment opportunities worth nearly USD 100 billion in exploration and production. The meeting took place at Lok Kalyan Marg…
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NITI Aayog Launches Key Reports on Circular Economy for EVs, E-Waste
NITI Aayog on January 27, 2026, launched three comprehensive reports aimed at strengthening India’s circular economy framework for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), waste tyres, electronic waste, and lithium-ion batteries. The reports were unveiled at the International Material Recycling Conference (IMRC) organised by the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) in Jaipur….
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India Achieves 5 Lakh Circuit Km in Power Transmission
India’s national power transmission network has reached a historic milestone, surpassing 5 lakh circuit kilometres (ckm) of high-voltage transmission lines (220 kV and above) and 1,407 GVA of transformation capacity. The achievement was realized on 14 January 2026 with the commissioning of a 628 ckm 765 kV transmission line from…
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Pralhad Joshi: Energy Transition Powers Industry
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, emphasised that India’s energy transition is designed as a key driver for industrial growth, employment generation, and global competitiveness. Addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, he underlined that the transformation of India’s clean energy sector…
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Piyush Goyal to Outline Geoscience Goals at CGPB 65
New Delhi, January 21: The Geological Survey of India (GSI), under the Ministry of Mines, will host the 65th Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) meeting at the A. P. Shinde Symposium Hall, ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi. Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, will chair the meeting, which…
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India Calls Global Investors for Clean Energy at WEF
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, urged global investors to partner with India in rapidly expanding the country’s clean energy sector. Speaking at the session “Resilient Infrastructure for Growth”, he highlighted India’s ability to combine scale…
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IIT Delhi Launches CoE for Power Sector Regulatory Excellence
The Government of India, in a significant step to strengthen power sector regulation, has inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs at IIT Delhi. Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, officiated the launch, emphasizing the Centre’s role in promoting informed, forward-looking regulation amid India’s evolving energy landscape….
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India Launches First Green Ammonia Project in Andhra Pradesh
India is set to enter the global clean energy export market with the launch of its first green ammonia project in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Backed by a $10 billion investment, the project marks a major milestone in the nation’s energy transition and positions the state as a key hub for…