Goa, January 29, 2026: India’s bioenergy sector is poised to grow faster than the country’s overall energy demand, emerging as a key driver of energy security, emissions reduction, and rural development, said Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), at India Energy Week 2026. Speaking on the…
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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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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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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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China Halts Solar Subsidies, India Set to Shine
China’s decision to phase out export subsidies on solar products could mark a turning point for India’s renewable energy manufacturing sector. The move, announced earlier this month, is expected to narrow the cost gap between Chinese and Indian solar equipment, potentially opening global export opportunities for Indian firms. From April…
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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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Power Minister Reviews Key J&K Hydropower Projects
Union Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal concluded a two-day visit to Jammu & Kashmir, reviewing major hydropower projects and interacting with project teams and local communities. The visit aimed at assessing progress, addressing challenges, and setting commissioning timelines for key projects in the Chenab Valley. First Day: Salal, Sawalkot, and…
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India’s Solar Boom Faces a Growing Solar Waste Challenge
India’s rapid rise as a global solar power leader is often celebrated as a major climate success. With abundant sunlight and strong policy support, solar energy has spread from massive desert parks to rooftops in cities, towns and villages. However, experts warn that behind this clean energy transition lies a…
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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 to Become Global Refining Hub: Hardeep Singh Puri
Hyderabad, October 29, 2025: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, announced that India’s energy sector is entering a transformative era poised to make the country a global refining and energy hub. India’s Expanding Refining Capacity Speaking at the inaugural session of the Energy Technology Meet…