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MoP announces major reforms in storage and grid upgrades

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Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal outlined key achievements and forward-looking reforms in the power sector during a press conference in New Delhi. Marking 11 years of sectoral transformation, the minister said India is now power sufficient and progressing toward surplus, with plans to achieve 100% household electrification. India meets peak demand with zero shortage India successfully met a peak power demand of 241 GW on June 9, 2025, with no reported shortage. This reflects the…

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India’s clean energy rise continues, but investment needs remain high

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India is making rapid progress in expanding clean power, with 83% of power sector investment in 2024 going to renewables and a rising share of non-fossil capacity. However, a June 2025 report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), titled “World Energy Investment 2025,” highlights that current policies still fall short of the funding needed to meet long-term goals. While foreign and domestic investment is growing, key risks—like discom payment delays, land issues, and transmission gaps—continue…

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Budget 2025: Nuclear Energy Expansion, Clean Tech Manufacturing & Power Sector Reforms

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Official extract from finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech 1. Nuclear Energy: Scaling Capacity and Private Partnerships The Budget prioritizes nuclear energy as a cornerstone of India’s long-term energy transition. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated: “Development of at least 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047 is essential for our energy transition efforts. For an active partnership with the private sector towards this goal, amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act will be taken…