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…
Tag: #PowerSectorReforms
News
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…
News
Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Key Reforms
The Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 aims to modernise India’s power sector by promoting competition in distribution, introducing cost-reflective tariffs, and enabling regulated shared-network access — while explicitly protecting subsidised tariffs for farmers and vulnerable households. Why the Bill was proposed India’s power distribution system has long faced deep financial stress…