Ministry of Power

There is adequate availability of power in the country. We have addressed the critical issue of power deficiency by adding 2,14,237 MW of generation capacity in the last ten years transforming our country from power deficit to power…

The total quantity of power generated in the country during the last three years and the current year (upto June, 2024) is given at Annexure-I. Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) in…

Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) was launched on January 5, 2015, to replace conventional street lights with smart and energy-efficient LED streetlights across the country. This is a voluntary programme being implemented through…

The year wise details of total power generation capacity in the Country from 2018-19 to 2024-25 (upto June, 2024) are given at Annexure. We have taken following steps to increase the production capacity between 2014-15 to 2023-24 in the…

In order to meet the estimated electricity demand by the year 2031-32, generation planning studies have been carried out by Central Electricity Authority (CEA). As per the study results, it is envisaged that to meet the base load…

Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, inaugurated National Feeder Monitoring System (NFMS) Control Centre on REC Limited’s 55th Foundation Day today , at REC Headquarters, Gurugram in the presence of Shri…

As per the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, the State Electricity Regulatory Commission determines the electricity tariff for retail sale of electricity to end consumers. Section 61 of the Electricity Act, 2003 and the Tariff Policy…

The Scheme Guidelines for implementation of 'Incentives to DISCOMs’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana have been notified by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on 18th July 2024. The scheme has an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore and is…

The Financial Express article titled "Power projects worth Rs.44,000 Cr delayed, may hit plan to boost supply" (July 18, 2024) contains inaccurate information regarding POWERGRID's transmission projects. Clarifying the Record Out of…

Union Minister of Power and Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, inspected the ongoing works at 2400 MW Tehri Power Complex in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand on 15th July, 2024. During the visit, Sh.…