DISCOMs

Draft National Electricity Policy

January 28, 2023

The Standing Committee constituted to work on Electricity issues in India made recommendations to create a new Electricity Policy. Based on the recommendations, the Ministry of Power constituted an expert committee under the chairmanship of Gireesh Pradhan to create the ..

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Power Ministry Scheme to liquidate DISCOM Dues

May 29, 2022

The Ministry of Power recently announced that it is working on a scheme to liquidate the dues of power distribution companies (discoms). What are the key details of the scheme? The proposed scheme aims to provide relief to the power ..

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Target for Renewable Energy in Agriculture Sector

February 12, 2022

Central government has set the target to replace diesel with renewable energy in agricultural sector by 2024. Key Points This target was set in line with Government’s commitment of increasing the share of non-fossil fuels by 2030 and becoming a net zero emitter by ..

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NITI Aayog -RMI Release a Report on Power Distribution Sector

August 3, 2021

NITI Aayog has released a report on Power Distribution Sector that presents reform pathways to transform India’s power distribution sector. Highlights Report was released providing steps to improve policy making in distribution sector. Report is titled as “Turning Around the ..

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Cabinet approves Rs 3 trn outlay for Power Reform scheme

July 1, 2021

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a Rs 3.03 trillion power distribution company (DISCOM) reform scheme on June 30, 2021. Under the scheme, Centre’s share will be about Rs 97,631 crore. About DISCOM reform scheme It is a ..

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Green Tariff Policy launched

June 23, 2021

Union Government is working on a ‘Green Tariff Policy’ with the objective of reinforcing India’s green energy credentials. Green Tariff Policy Green Tariff Policy will help electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) supply electricity generated from clean energy projects at a cheaper ..

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Bill to amend Electricity Act sent for consultation

March 15, 2021

The Union power ministry has sent the proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021, for the inter-ministerial consultation. Highlights The bill was also sent to the law and justice ministry for its critical examination and evaluation. After the cabinet approves the bill, ..

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Budget 2021: Rs 3.05 trillion Electricity Distribution Reform Programme announced

February 1, 2021

The Finance minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced a Rupees 3.05 trillion electricity distribution reform programme while presenting the Union Budget 2021. Highlights The electricity distribution programme will help in reducing the losses and improve the efficiency of electricity distribution ..

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Wind-Solar Hybrid Park: GoI introduces new Scheme

November 19, 2020

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has proposed a new scheme to develop Wind-Solar Hybrid Parks. The scheme aims to address the key issues faced by renewable energy projects. Key Features of the Scheme The Wind-Solar Hybrid park will ..

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Real Time Electricity Market launched by Indian Energy Exchange

June 2, 2020

On June 1, 2020, Indian Energy Exchange launched Real Time Electricity Market (RTM). The main aim of the launch is to help discoms plan their power requirements. Working of the market The market will conduct 48 auction sessions during the ..

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