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Union Government launches Coal Mitra portal to facilitate flexibility in utilization of domestic coal
The Union Ministry of Coal has launched Coal Mitra, a web portal for allowing flexibility in utilization of domestic Coal. It was launched by Union Minister of State...
NTPC, NALCO ink MoU to establish a 2.4 GW power project at Gajmara, Odisha
State-owned power producer National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and aluminium producer National Aluminium Co. Ltd (NALCO) have signed MoU to establish a 2.4 giga watt (GW) Coal based...
MNRE issue bidding guidelines for setting up 1000 MW Wind Power Projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued Guidelines for transparent bidding process for setting up of 1000 MW Wind Power Project connected to inter-state transmission...
World Bank must aid countries to manage shift away from coal
The global development lenders like the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ABD) must provide help countries including India to shift away from coal for energy purpose. It...
India, Myanmar signed 3 MoUs including Cooperation in field of Power Sector
India and Myanmar have signed three Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) to boost bilateral relations between two neighbouring nations. These MoUs were signed in New Delhi after delegation level...
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates three mega hydro projects in Himachal Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three hydro-electric projects (HEPs) with a generating capacity of 1,732 MW in Himachal Pradesh. All the three power projects are equipped with generating...
CERC appointed committee suggests overhaul in transmission planning
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) appointed committee has submitted its recommendations. It was headed by power system expert Mata Prasad. The committee has suggested an overhaul in...
Union Government launches Urja Mitra Helpline for power outages
The Union Government has launched Urja Mitra Helpline through which customers can get information on power outages from distribution companies by dialing 14401. The helpline was launched by...
Gujarat becomes first state to distribute 2 crore LED bulbs under UJALA scheme
Gujarat has become the first state in the country to distribute two crore LED bulbs under the Centre’s UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) scheme. The...
Second unit at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant connected to Southern Grid
The second 1,000 MW capacity reactor of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) was successfully synchronised to the southern power grid. This marks the generation of electricity and... Union Power Ministry launches e-Trans & DEEP e-bidding portals for electronic bidding and e-reverse auction
The Union Power Ministry has launched ‘e-Trans’ & ‘DEEP’ e-bidding web portals for electronic bidding and e-reverse auction of tariff-based electricity transmission projects. They were launched by Union... 