India electricity policy

Govt releases Draft National Electricity Policy 2026

The government on Wednesday released the new “Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026” for public consultation with stakeholders, marking a significant step towards transforming India''s...

Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 bets big on N-Power, tweaks

Weeks after the government enacted the SHANTI Act to open India''s nuclear sector to private players, a new draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) signals a clear policy shift — a strong

Energy policy of India

OverviewElectricity as a substitute for imported LPG and PNGFossil fuelsRenewable energyOthersEnergy trading with neighboring countriesPolicy frameworkEnergy conservation and carbon trading

India''s net import of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is 16.607 million tons and the domestic consumption is 25.502 million tons which is 90% of total consumption in 2021–22. The LPG import content is nearly 57% of total consumption in 2021–22. The affordable electricity retail tariff (860 Kcal/kWh at 74% heating efficiency) to replace LPG (net calorific value 11,000 Kcal/Kg at 40% heating efficiency) in domestic cooking is up to 10.2 ₹/kWh when the retail price of LPG cylinde

India''s Power Vision 2047: New Draft Electric Policy 2026 targets 2.7x

Aligned with India''s COP26 commitments, the policy mandates a 45% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030 (vs 2005) and aims for net-zero emissions by 2070. It promotes low

Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Reforming The ELECTRICITY

The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduces key reforms to modernise India''s power sector. It promotes competition in distribution, strengthens regulatory oversight, and supports fair pricing

Five key climate and energy announcements in India''s budget for

On 1 February, India''s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the government''s budget for 2026, which included a new $2.2bn funding push for carbon capture technologies. In the

Mainstreaming the Energy Transition in India''s Policy Framework

Some areas of focus include: attracting capital to finance a just energy transition, increasing the share of non-fossil electricity, and deploying new clean technologies. Financing the

Energy policy of India

A report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) outlines a roadmap for India''s energy transition in the transport sector, emphasizing electric mobility, alternative fuels, and policy-driven

India releases draft energy policy

India''s Ministry of Power has initiated a public consultation on a new Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, which aims to meet the goals of the Viksit Bharat development

Mapping India''s Energy Policy 2025

India''s energy policy is undergoing important shifts. Driven by the triple imperatives of energy security, affordability, and sustainability, the Government of India is gradually using structural policy reforms to

Govt releases draft electricity policy to transform power sector

The government on Wednesday released a new “Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026” which aims to transform the power sector to meet the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. The