Budgetary allocation to MoP increased in Interim Budget 2019-20
The budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Power stands at Rs 158.74 billion under the Interim Budget […]
Central Sector
Budgetary allocation to MoP increased in Interim Budget 2019-20
MoP introduces Pilot Scheme-II
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has introduced the Pilot Scheme-II for facilitating the procurement of 2,500 MW […]
CCEA approves VGF for 12,000 MW solar projects
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the setting up of 12,000 MW of grid-connected […]
CCEA approves phase-II of rooftop solar programme
The CCEA has approved Phase-II of the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme for achieving a cumulative capacity […]
CCEA approves the launch of KUSUM scheme
The CCEA has approved the launch of the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme with […]
CCEA allows 25 per cent sale of coal in open market
The CCEA has allowed coal block allottees the flexibility to sell 25 per cent of the output […]
MoP directs pithead TPS to maximise generation
The MoP has issued a notice directing all pithead generating stations to maximise electricity production owing to […]
MoP proposes incentives worth Rs 885 billion for power sector
The MoP has proposed incentives worth Rs 885 billion to encourage power plants to install emission control […]
MoP issues guidelines for medium-term power procurement
The MoP has issued the revised guidelines and model bidding documents (MBDs) for the procurement of electricity […]
Central government proposes changes in SHAKTI scheme
The central government has proposed to exclude former winners from participating in the second round of coal […]
NTPC issues notice to curtail power to JKPDD
NTPC Limited has issued a notice to the Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Department to curtail power […]
PM lays foundation stone for transmission projects in Arunachal Pradesh
The prime minister has laid the foundation stone for seven extra high voltage (EHV) substations and 24 […]
SECI issues tender for 1,200 MW ISTS connected solar projects
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for 1,200 MW of the interstate […]
Powergrid and JKPDD test charge critical 220 kV line
Powergrid and the Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Department (JKPDD) have test-charged the 220 kV Alusteng-Dras-Kargil-Khalsti-Leh transmission […]
NLC conducts boiler light up for Neyveli New Thermal Power Project Unit-1
NLC India Limited has conducted a boiler light-up test for the first 500 MW unit of the […]
NTPC invites bids for floating solar project in Rajasthan
NTPC Limited has invited bids for a 20 MW grid-connected floating solar project at its Anta gas-based […]
Central government to auction power transmission contracts worth Rs 80 billion
The central government plans to auction power transmission contracts worth over Rs 80 billion for connecting renewable […]
Central government mulling subsidy scheme for gas-based TPPs
The central government is considering a Rs 180 billion subsidy scheme to provide imported gas at subsidised […]
India and Nepal agree to energy banking deal
India and Nepal have agreed to the Nepal-India energy banking deal to set up an energy banking […]
MoP issues directive to convert existing meters to smart prepaid meters
The MoP has decided to convert all the existing and new meters into smart and prepaid meters […]