Rs 218.47 billion allocated to Power Ministry

The Union Government has allocated a total outlay of Rs 218.47 billion to the Ministry of Power (MoP) under the Union Budget for 2025-26, announced on February 1, 2025. The key allocations include: Rs 160.21 billion for the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Rs 8.5 billion for Strengthening of Power Systems, which includes Rs 3.04 billion for the North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) and Rs 2.95 billion for Externally-Aided Projects (EAP) in…