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India’s Power Sector Offers INR 200 Lakh Cr Investment Opportunity Over Next 2 Decades: Power Minister

At Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Power Minister Manohar Lal stated that India’s power sector presents investment opportunities worth INR 200 lakh crore over the next two decades, backed by rapid capacity expansion and grid modernisation.

Manohar Lal | March 20, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 764

Power Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates Ministry of Power Pavilion at AI Impact Summit 2026

Power Minister Manohar Lal inaugurates Ministry of Power Pavilion showcasing PG-AMRIT, eAabhas, and startup innovations.

Manohar Lal | February 19, 2026 | By EI News Network | 844

Power Minister Calls for Stronger, Financially Viable DISCOMs at EDICON 2026

Power Minister Manohar Lal underscored the need for financially strong and self-sustaining DISCOMs while inaugurating EDICON 2026, the national conference on electricity distribution organised by the Ministry of Power and All India Discoms Association.

Manohar Lal | January 22, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 657

Power Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates COD of First Unit of NHPC’s 2000 MW Hydroelectric Project

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated commercial operations of unit-2 (250 MW) of NHPC’s 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, with three more 250 MW units scheduled for commissioning soon. The remaining four units will be commissioned in a phased manner in 2026-27.

Manohar Lal | December 24, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1388

Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025 Targets Tariff Reform and Power Sector Overhaul

The Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aims to overhaul India’s power sector framework by mandating cost-reflective tariffs, strengthening regulatory oversight, promoting renewable energy adoption, and improving ease of doing business while safeguarding consumer welfare, stated Union Minister for Power, and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal.

Manohar Lal | December 22, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1560

Power Minister Manohar Lal Commences COD of Third 250 MW Unit of Tehri Variable PSP

THDC India has begun commercial operations of the third 250 MW unit of the 1,000 MW Tehri Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant, with Power Minister Manohar Lal inaugurating the COD virtually.

Manohar Lal | December 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 913

AI and ML to Transform India’s Power Sector: Minister of Power

Minister of Power Manohar Lal emphasised that AI and ML technologies—ranging from smart meter analytics and digital twins to predictive maintenance, theft detection, appliance-level insights, automated outage prediction, and GenAI-driven decision support—can enhance consumer experience and operational efficiency across India’s power sector.

Manohar Lal | December 08, 2025 | By News Bureau | 1452

PSPs Crucial for Storing Surplus Green Power, Identified Potential Stands at 224 GW: Power Minister

India has mapped a massive 224 GW of pumped storage potential, with 7 GW already running, 12 GW under construction, and 78 GW advancing through planning. PSPs can play a critical role by storing surplus green power and meeting electricity demand during non-solar hours, emphasised Union Power Minister Manohar Lal.

Manohar Lal | November 18, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 979

Union Minister Outlines India’s Energy Transition and National Missions to USISPF Delegation

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal briefed USISPF leaders on India’s energy transition, urban development plans, and national missions, emphasising innovation, investment, and inclusive sectoral growth.

Manohar Lal | November 14, 2025 | By EI News Network | 816

Power Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates 3 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery System at NTPC NETRA

Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal has inaugurated India’s first and largest 3 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery system at NTPC’s NETRA facility at Greater Noida.

Manohar Lal | November 12, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1279