Power Min to finalise 20-year generation target soon

Last Updated: Sunday, January 11, 2015, 16:29

Breaking away from the tradition of fixing five-year goals, the Power Ministry may now set a generation target for the next two decades.

Govt to invite bids for 4 UMPPs in 3-6 months: Goyal

Last Updated: Friday, January 9, 2015, 13:28

The government is looking to start a fresh process of inviting bids for ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) at four locations in the country in the next three-six months, Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said.

Power ministry cancels UMPP bidding; to set-up committee soon

Last Updated: Thursday, January 8, 2015, 15:35

The government has abandoned the bidding process of two ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) in Odisha and Tamil Nadu and will soon set up a committee to move it forward.

Power Ministry to finalise draft Cabinet note on tariff policy by Jan 15

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 17:31

Aiming to bring another set of reforms in the sector, Power Ministry is drafting a Cabinet note proposing amendments to the Tariff Policy for enabling greater competition in the sector.

Review fin rejig plan for power discoms: Parl panel tells govt

Last Updated: Monday, December 22, 2014, 20:42

A Parliamentary panel has suggested that the government review the financial restructuring package for state electricity power distribution firms as not many states have shown interest in the scheme.

Goyal for action against entities wasting power

Last Updated: Sunday, December 14, 2014, 23:43

Advocating action against entities wasting energy, Power Minister Piyush Goyal Sunday suggested imposition of taxes on those wasting electricity and provision of benefit for conserving it.

Energy conservation can help save Rs 50,000 crore: Goyal

Last Updated: Sunday, December 14, 2014, 22:32

Pursuing energy efficient ways will help reduce electricity consumption and save as much as Rs 50,000 crore, according to Power Minister Piyush Goyal.

Govt nod for amendments to Electricity Act

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 23:12

To usher in major reforms in power sector, the government Wednesday approved various amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003, which among others would help consumers select a power supply company of their choice.

CCEA may take up Mega Power Policy proposal tomorrow

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 19:55

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs is expected to take up Thursday the Power Ministry's proposal to amend the Mega Power Policy.

Power Ministry Cabinet note on 'carriage and content' by month-end

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 13:08

This proposal -- carriage and content -- has been in the works for the past one year and may fructify by the end of the current financial year (2013-14), sources said.