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India Must Prepare for 300 GW Peak Power Demand as Energy Storage Becomes National Priority: Power Minister

Speaking at IESW 2026, Union Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal highlighted India's rapid power sector growth, stressed the critical role of energy storage, and reaffirmed the country's commitment to self-reliance and a net-zero future.

Union Minister Manohar Lal | July 09, 2026 | By News Bureau | 258

Manohar Lal Reviews Haryana Power Sector, Pushes Smart Metering Plus Loss Reduction With Timely Subsidy Payments

Union Minister Manohar Lal reviewed Haryana’s power sector in Chandigarh. Focus on RDSS, DISCOM finances, smart metering rollout from Aug 31, loss reduction and PM Surya Ghar expansion with automated subsidy payments.

Union Minister Manohar Lal | June 03, 2026 | By News Bureau | 625

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.

Union Minister Manohar Lal | September 18, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1751

Union Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates NFMS Control Centre at REC's Headquarters

Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the NFMS Control Centre at REC Limited’s 55th Foundation Day to enhance power supply monitoring for 2.5 lakh feeders and participated in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ tree-planting campaign.

Union Minister Manohar Lal | July 26, 2024 | By EI News Network | 2422

Union Minister Manohar Lal Urges Chhattisgarh Government to Refrain from Cess on Hydropower and PSPs

The Union Minister requested the State Government not to levy any cess on hydropower projects and Pump Storage Projects as such form of levies adds on to the tariff for the consumers.

Union Minister Manohar Lal | July 12, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 1796

North Eastern Power Ministers Meet in Guwahati to Drive Hydropower and Infrastructure Development

Dwelling on the current status of hydropower projects, it was revealed that currently, 37 hydropower projects (HEPs) with a capacity of 15 GW are under construction, with plans to add another 50 GW.

Union Minister Manohar Lal | July 11, 2024 | By News Bureau | 1996