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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 |  364

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 |  1062

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 |  1197

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 |  670

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 |  1096

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 |  770

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 |  649

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 |  1072

Fifth GoM Meeting Discusses Reform-Based Debt Restructuring, Full-Cost Tariff and State Liability for Discoms

The fifth GoM meeting, chaired by Union Minister Manohar Lal, focused on reform-based debt restructuring, full-cost tariff orders, and state liability measures to strengthen financial viability of power distribution utilities.

Manohar Lal | September 18, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1432

India and Japan to Expand Energy Cooperation on CCUS, Biofuels and Green Chemicals

India and Japan have agreed to deepen energy cooperation by expanding collaboration on CCUS, green chemicals, biofuels, and advanced technologies during the Ministerial-level India-Japan Energy Dialogue.

Manohar Lal | August 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1240

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