Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal
PM GatiShakti, NMP, National Logistics Policy will help economy: Minister
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and National Logistics Policy (NLP) together will greatly help both businesses and people
 "PM GatiShakti, NMP, National Logistics Policy will help economy: Minister")
To quell shortages, govt mandates power plants to run in full swing
The power ministry has mandated all imported coal-based thermal plants to function with full capacity from March 16 to June 15 this year in order to meet the anticipated high demand of electricity. This order (under Section 11 of the Electricity Act) shall remain valid for generation and supply of power from March 16, 2023 to June 15, 2023, stated a notice sent to 15 thermal plants that use imported coal. Last year in May, the ministry had issued similar directions to such power plants to operate and generate power to their full capacity. The 15 imported coal-based power plants include Tata Power's and Adani Power's plants in Mundra in Gujarat; Essar power plant in Salaya; JSW Ratnagiri; Tata Trombay; Udupi Power; Meenakshi Energy; and JSW Torangallu. India's peak power demand is expected to touch 230GW in 2023. In December 2022, Union power secretary Alok Kumar had said that the government will take all possible measures to meet the 230 gigawatt (GW) single-day peak demand expect
 "To quell shortages, govt mandates power plants to run in full swing")
Rajya Sabha to take up discussion on price rice on Tuesday: Piyush Goyal
The government has agreed for a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on rising prices of essential commodities on Tuesday, as the Opposition disrupted proceedings over the arrest of MP Sanjay Raut
India supported TRIPS waiver for benefit of developing nations: Goyal
According to the minister, India has a number of Covid vaccines and can help other developing countries to make vaccines
ONDC to provide equal opportunities to small traders: Piyush Goyal
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) will provide equal opportunities to small retailers to enjoy the benefits of digital world and permit them to trade on a common platform, said Goyal
 "ONDC to provide equal opportunities to small traders: Piyush Goyal")
Govt focusing on making gem, jewellery sector self-reliant: Piyush Goyal
The country needs a self-reliant gem and jewellery sector and the government has made it a focus area to help boost both domestic as well as export growth, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday.
 "Govt focusing on making gem, jewellery sector self-reliant: Piyush Goyal")
No proposal to hike PDS prices of foodgrains under NFSA: Goyal
The government currently has no proposal to hike the prices of foodgrains sold through ration shops under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), Goyal said
 "No proposal to hike PDS prices of foodgrains under NFSA: Goyal")
Liquor makers urge govt to reduce duty concessions to boost exports
Giri suggested that the basic customs duty should be slashed to a level which does not create great competitive disadvantage for Indian companies and reduction should be done in a phased manner
 "Liquor makers urge govt to reduce duty concessions to boost exports")
Smart metering faces hurdles as not all discoms see financial benefit in it
The plan is also up against supply issues with vendors reluctant to deliver to certain states due to payment concerns
 "Smart metering faces hurdles as not all discoms see financial benefit in it")
Modi arrives in Ladakh to inaugrate two hydro-power projects
Union power minister Piyush Goyal and the national security advisor, Ajeet Kumar Doval are accompanying Modi
