Policy & Programmes

News and updates on government policies and national or state-level power sector programmes. This category covers reforms, incentives, compliance changes, and initiatives aimed at shaping the future of electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and clean energy adoption.

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India Energy Week 2026 concludes with focus on policy, data, and investment
By January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

The third day of India Energy Week 2026 in Goa concluded with a clear emphasis on aligning policy, technology, and investment to meet India’s rapidly expanding energy needs. Leaders from government, industry, and global institutions outlined a multi-faceted approach for a secure, resilient, and inclusive energy future. The discussions reinforced that India’s transition will be defined by a balanced and coordinated strategy. Bioenergy emerges as a strategic pillar At the Global Energy Conclave, the release…

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IEEMA launches Telangana Power Conclave 2026 in Hyderabad
By January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

The Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) inaugurated the first Telangana Power Conclave in Hyderabad on January 22, 2026. The event focused on Telangana’s energy roadmap, its push to emerge as India’s pumped storage project (PSP) hub, and the integration of renewable energy with grid modernisation and electric mobility. The Telangana Power Conclave marked the sixth state level forum launched by IEEMA to strengthen regional industry engagement and highlight local business opportunities. More than…

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Power Ministry releases Draft National Electricity Policy 2026
By January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has published the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, outlining a strategic roadmap to ensure a reliable, affordable power supply, enhance the financial sustainability of utilities, and align with India’s climate goals and vision to become a developed nation by 2047. The draft policy, issued under the Electricity Act, 2003, is a comprehensive revision of the National Electricity Policy notified in 2005. It notes progress in universal electrification and grid…

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CEA issues revised type test and MQAP guidelines for power equipment
By January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued revised versions of two regulatory documents covering major power sector equipment. The two documents are the Guidelines for the Type Tests for Major Equipment of Power Sector and the Guidelines for Model Quality Assurance Plan (MQAP) for Major Equipment of Power Sector. The revisions follow directions from the Ministry of Power and submissions from multiple stakeholders across the industry. The updated guidelines were released on January 19, 2026,…

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IIT Delhi launches Centre of Excellence for power sector regulation
By January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) on 19 January 2026. The Centre has been jointly established by IIT Delhi, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and the Grid Controller of India Ltd. (Grid India). The CoE aims to strengthen regulatory capacity in the power sector amid rising electricity demand, large-scale renewable energy integration,…

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Power Ministry updates RoW compensation process to speed up transmission projects
By January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued amendments to its Supplementary Guidelines for compensation related to the Right of Way (RoW) for transmission lines. The revisions target procedural delays in land valuation, aiming to accelerate the compensation process for affected landowners under the framework established in the guidelines dated March 21, 2025. The amendments specifically modify the Land Valuation Methodology. The updated procedure requires the Monitoring and Review Committee (MRC) to appoint three land valuers…

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CTUIL releases draft process for closing connectivity applications
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

The Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has issued a draft procedure for closing connectivity applications and returning bank guarantees in cases where proposed grid augmentation schemes are not approved. The draft was published for stakeholder consultation on January 13, 2026, under Regulation 6.3 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Connectivity and General Network Access (GNA) Regulations, 2022. The draft outlines the steps to be followed when an Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) augmentation…

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CEA invites comments on Indo-Denmark draft technology catalogues
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has sought stakeholder comments on draft technology catalogues covering Energy Storage and Green Fuels developed under the Indo-Denmark strategic energy cooperation. The exercise is being carried out under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Power, Government of India, and the Ministry of Climate, Energy & Utilities of the Kingdom of Denmark on June 5, 2020. The technology catalogue is intended to provide standardised…

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MNRE extends timelines for RE projects delayed by GIB case
By January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order granting time extensions to renewable energy projects delayed due to the Supreme Court case related to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB). The relief applies to projects located in Rajasthan and Gujarat that were affected by delays in securing statutory approvals for overhead power lines. The order, dated January 12, 2026, has been addressed to key Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies. These include Solar Energy…

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CTU issues advisory on additional RE capacity in connectivity studies
By January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

The Central Transmission Utility (CTU) has issued a follow up advisory on processing generator connection applications where installed capacity in simulation studies differs from the capacity stated in the connectivity grant letter for renewable energy (RE) plants and parks. Citing a Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) order dated December 8, 2025 in Petition No. 14/SM/2025, the CTU said RE developers are allowed to install additional equipment such as inverters or wind turbine generators (WTGs) to…

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