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Power ministry to launch manufacturing programme for critical equipment

The scheme titled 'Manufacturing Zones under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package' in the Union Budget would entail setting up three manufacturing zones in a year

SC allows CERC to open and clear pending cases, restricts some functions

The country's apex electricity regulator was under suspension since August 2020 when the power ministry failed to appoint a mandatory member (Law) in CERC's quorum

PFC, REC sanction loans worth Rs 1.18 trn under discom liquidity package

Both the firms have disbursed around Rs 31,100 crore under the package

FM Sitharaman insisted on my transfer from North Block, says S C Garg

Former finance secretary Garg had last year opted for voluntary retirement after being transferred to Power ministry

NTPC gets shareholders' nod to raise up to Rs 15,000 cr via bonds

The funds would be raised for capital expenditure , working capital and general corporate purposes, in the domestic market

Electricity Consumer Rights: Power Ministry publishes first draft

While the Act currently has a consumer charter, the latest draft empowers users and has introduced new supply rights for them

Modi govt bans power gear imports from China amid border stand-off

The electric equipment industry, in its representation to the ministry, had earlier flagged the threat of cyberattacks by China

Central transmission utility hived off from Power Grid Corporation

Power Grid, as a CTU, is responsible for the wheeling of power generatedby power producers and involved in planning transmission systems and operations.

Solar to eclipse thermal power by 2030 in India's overall energy mix

Calculations by CEA show that by FY30, non-fossil fuel (solar, wind, biomass, hydro and nuclear)-based installed capacity will be about 64 per cent of the total installed capacity

Tamil Nadu CM asks PM to keep Electricity Amendment Bill on hold till talks

Proposed Bill takes away certain powers of the State government, and seeks to bring in changes in the existing Electricity Act that would make power utilities in the public sector totally unviable

Coal power plant capacity falls in India, Paris Agreement goal still far

The decline is attributed to cheaper renewable energy resources and increasing public resistance towards polluting sources

Centre drafts franchisee model for power supply, urges states to take it up

The plan proposes a "light-handed approach" towards franchisees to incentivise, discount and set tariff (within stipulated range) for electricity supply in an area

EESL lines up Rs 2,700 cr investments for smart meter project in UP

The project will help UP discoms make estimated savings of Rs 8,000 cr

Regulatory assets provision to be removed in next power tariff policy

The Ministry of Power recently blamed the SERCs for not ordering regular tariff revision

Power min invites proposals for hydroelectric study

The last such study was conducted during 1978-87