Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Power, inaugurated the Electricity Distribution Industry Conference (EDICON) 2026 in New Delhi, emphasizing the urgent need for financially strong and efficient DISCOMs. Addressing industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders, he highlighted that a thriving power sector is essential to support India’s growing economy. The two-day conference,…
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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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Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 Set for March 19-22 in Delhi
The Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, a premier global conference and exhibition for the power and electricity sector, is scheduled to be held from 19-22 March at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Announcing the summit, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal emphasized the event’s role in fostering…
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CAQM Issues Biomass Violation Notices to 6 TPPs
The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has issued show cause notices to six coal-based thermal power plants located within a 300-kilometre radius of Delhi for failing to comply with mandatory biomass co-firing norms. The Commission has proposed environmental compensation amounting to approximately…
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Shri Manohar Lal Chairs Consultative Committee on Electricity Bill
Shri Manohar Lal Chairs Consultative Committee on Electricity Bill Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal, holding portfolios of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, chaired a consultative meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power in New Delhi on December 18, 2025. Members of Parliament from both Lok…
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India’s Power Mix: 51% Non-Fossil, 5.05 Lakh MW
As of October 31, 2025, India’s total installed power generation capacity has reached 5,05,023 MW, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for 51.37%, surpassing fossil fuel sources for the first time. Renewable energy now constitutes 2,50,643 MW of the total capacity, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s clean energy transition….
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PM Modi Reviews ₹65,000 Cr Projects at PRAGATI Meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 49th edition of the PRAGATI meeting on Wednesday, focusing on fast-tracking eight critical infrastructure projects spread across 15 states and Union Territories. With a combined investment of over ₹65,000 crore, these projects span the sectors of mines, railways, water resources, industrial corridors, and power….