India power sector

PM Narendra Modi reviews power sector, says state-specific solutions needed

Instead of going for a one-size-fits-all formula, the Power Ministry should put in place state-specific solutions to help states improve their performance in the sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.

May 28, 2020, 13:42 PM IST

India to have new hydropower policy soon: Union Minister RK Singh

A sector which has failed to add even 2,500 MW of capacity in the last five years is in urgent need of revival, Power Minister RK Singh said.

Nov 29, 2017, 23:50 PM IST

Cabinet nod for tariff policy likely by February first week: Goyal

The Cabinet is likely to approve by the first week of February a new power tariff policy with focus on clean energy, better regulation of discoms and faster roll out of investments, Power Minister Piyush Goyal has said.

Jan 08, 2016, 15:54 PM IST

Power sector revival a priority: Jaitley

The minister also said the main challenge in the power sector is at the last mile as many discoms are in distress.

Oct 31, 2015, 18:48 PM IST

Modi sets 1,000-day deadline to power up India villages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a 1,000-day deadline Saturday for every village in India to get electricity as he emphasies his commitment towards combatting poverty.

Aug 15, 2015, 09:35 AM IST

Southern states to get affordable power in 2 years: Goyal

The Centre has formulated a Rs 27,000 crore project for generating 6,000 mw power in another two years to provide 24x7 affordable electricity to southern states, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said here on Saturday.

May 09, 2015, 19:46 PM IST

India misses power capacity addition target for 2nd year in row

India has missed the power generation capacity addition target for the second straight year in last fiscal, a report said.

Apr 28, 2015, 14:27 PM IST

Modi's coal turnaround to ease India''s chronic power cuts

Fewer power cuts are likely in India this summer after a surge in output at Coal India helped generators amass record stocks, a turnaround for Narendra Modi who had to battle a power crisis within months of becoming prime minister last May.

Apr 16, 2015, 04:54 AM IST

Govt aims to bring down energy usage by 10% in 5 years: Goyal

The government aims to bring down energy consumption in the country by 10 percent in the next five years, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said today.

Apr 13, 2015, 18:23 PM IST

South India will be biggest beneficiary: Piyush Goyal

Observing that lack of adequate transmission capacity was the biggest problem in South India, Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that his ministry's recent announcement to give support to gas-based plants would benefit the region.

Mar 30, 2015, 20:39 PM IST

Govt to invite bids for 4 UMPPs in 3-6 months: Goyal

The government is looking to start a fresh process of inviting bids for ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) at four locations in the country in the next three-six months, Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said.

Jan 09, 2015, 13:28 PM IST

Power ministry cancels UMPP bidding; to set-up committee soon

The government has abandoned the bidding process of two ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) in Odisha and Tamil Nadu and will soon set up a committee to move it forward.

Jan 08, 2015, 15:35 PM IST

Many options for pvt players to invest in power sector: Govt

Government on Thursday said a slew of options are available for private players for investment in power sector for generation of electricity that include Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer (DBFOT) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT).

Dec 04, 2014, 14:06 PM IST