energy policy

Amaravati, March 25 Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has urged investors to expedite the implementation of renewable energy projects and ensure they are commissioned on schedule.During a review meeting held at the Secretariat with representatives of Brookfield-Axis and...

New Delhi, March 24 The government on Tuesday introduced measures to strengthen consumer-centric gas service delivery while ensuring that the transition to piped natural gas (PNG) does not impose an excessive financial burden on users.The framework mandates the time-bound provision of PNG...

New Delhi, March 24 – As of March 19 this year, a total of 26,19,879 rooftop solar systems have been installed across the country under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana since the scheme's launch in February 2024, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.An amount of ₹17,967.53 crore has been...

Seoul, March 24 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung spoke by phone with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday, and they discussed the current situation in the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said.The two leaders discussed the impact of the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran on...

New Delhi, March 23 While the BJP government talks about economic self-sufficiency, the country's dependence on importing oil and gas has risen to 90 per cent today from 70 per cent twenty years ago, John Brittas, MP from Kerala, said in the Rajya Sabha on Monday.During a discussion on the...

New Delhi, March 22 With the Middle East in turmoil and crude oil prices rising, the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA) has offered to supply petrol with ethanol blends exceeding 20%, saying this move could proportionally reduce India's dependence on imported crude oil.In a letter to...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday alleged that policies pursued by successive central governments, led by the Congress and the BJP, allegedly under US influence, had contributed to the current energy crisis in the country.In a statement, Vijayan...

Washington, March 21 – On Friday night, the United States issued a narrow, short-term authorization allowing the sale of Iranian oil that is currently stranded at sea. The Trump administration says this move will quickly boost global supply while maintaining pressure on Tehran, according to the...

Itanagar, March 20 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein highlighted the state's crucial role in India's transition to clean energy on Friday, noting that its 58,000 MW hydropower potential accounts for over 38 per cent of the national total.Speaking at the Power Ministerial Meet...

A CEO Roundtable on Power Distribution was held today as part of the ongoing Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, based on the draft National Electricity Policy. The roundtable focused on the reforms needed to strengthen the distribution segment and ensure the financial sustainability of DISCOMs, in...

Washington, March 19 – The United States is considering a series of emergency energy measures, including releasing more crude oil from its strategic reserves and easing restrictions on Iranian oil, as the White House moves to contain rising prices following fresh disruptions in global supply...

Washington, March 19 The India-US bilateral collaboration in civil nuclear energy has enormous potential, said Vinay Kwatra, the Indian ambassador to the US, at an event here attended by senior officials from Washington.Kwatra made the remarks at an event organized by the Indian Embassy in...

New Delhi, March 19 India will require an investment of approximately USD 2.2 trillion in the power sector over the next two decades, a senior official said on Thursday.India has set a target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, and the addition of 97 GW of coal-based thermal power...

Bengaluru, March 18: Karnataka aims to increase renewable energy production to 25,000 MW in the next five years and is implementing supportive policies to achieve this target, Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) Gaurav Gupta said on Wednesday.Speaking at an event organized by the Karnataka...

New Delhi, March 18 The exemption of customs duty on imported nuclear fuels and reactor components up to the year 2035 will contribute to reducing both project costs and electricity generation costs, thereby improving the economic viability of nuclear power projects, Union Minister Jitendra...

Bhubaneswar, March 18 The Odisha government has installed rooftop solar plants on 56,793 buildings across the state under a central scheme, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo told the Assembly on Wednesday.Responding to a written question by BJD legislator Arun Sahoo, the deputy chief minister...

Mumbai, March 17 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that, due to a series of measures, the electricity rates of the state-run power distribution company, Mahavitaran (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited), will decrease...

Chandigarh, March 17 The Haryana government will soon introduce a green hydrogen policy to promote clean energy in the state, officials said on Tuesday.Alongside, India's first mega Green Hydrogen project with a capacity of 10,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) is being established at Panipat under a...

Mumbai, March 17 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday that the state has become power surplus and is well-prepared to meet the rising demand from industry and data centres.Electricity tariffs will remain stable while increasing the share of green energy, Fadnavis...

Mumbai, March 16 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis invited British investors to invest in the state on Monday, stating that it has an excellent ecosystem for industry and investment.He said that Maharashtra attracts the highest foreign investment in India and remains the country's...