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….