Power Ministry Archives

January 21, 2026 2:56 PM

Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 released for public consultation

The Ministry of Power on Wednesday released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 for public consultation, outlining a comprehensive roadmap to transform India’s power sector in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Once finalised...

January 19, 2026 7:15 PM

Centre of Excellence for regulatory affairs in power sector launched at IIT-Delhi

Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Monday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at IIT-Delhi, describing it as a key initiative to support informed, forward-looking and evidence-based regulation ami...

November 14, 2025 2:50 PM

Shripad Naik inaugurates Power Ministry pavilion at India International Trade Fair 2025

Minister of State for Power Shripad Y. Naik on Friday inaugurated the Ministry of Power Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF), being held from November 14 to 27 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Speaking at the inauguration, Naik...

January 7, 2025 2:44 PM

UJALA scheme: Over 36 crore LED bulbs distributed, saving India Rs 19,153 crore annually

More than 36 crore LED bulbs have been distributed across India over the past decade under the UJALA scheme, leading to annual savings of Rs 19,153 crore, the Ministry of Power said in a press release on Monday. Launched on January 5, 2015, by Prime...

February 23, 2024 3:43 PM

Government amends electricity rules for electric vehicle charging

In a significant move, amendments to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules have been introduced, allowing consumers to acquire distinct electricity connections exclusively for charging their electric vehicles. The revised rules also bring a red...