Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) In a move that highlights the tightrope walk between rural populism and aggressive corporate reform, the Maharashtra government has announced a massive Rs 48,000-crore write-off of legacy agricultural electricity arrears. While the decision offers immediate relief to 44 lakh farmers across the state, it has triggered intense debate among economists and power sector analysts. The waiver stands in sharp contrast to the state’s parallel structural reforms: a historic demerger…
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Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Adani Electricity’s anti-theft drive has succeeded in significantly reducing its Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses to 4.46 per cent in FY 2025-26 from 4.7 per cent in the previous year, which positions it among the Discoms with the lowest AT&C losses nationwide, according to a company statement issued on Tuesday.This significant reduction of 0.24 per cent in AT&C losses across Adani Electricity’s extensive network will lower the burden on hon…
Jaipur, July 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Secretary, V. Srinivas, has reaffirmed that strengthening the financial health of the state’s power distribution companies (DISCOMs) remains a key priority of the government.Emphasising financial discipline, the adoption of modern technologies, and the timely implementation of renewable energy projects, he said these measures are essential to building a sustainable, self-reliant and efficient power sector in the state.Chairing the third high-level review me…
Jaipur, July 9 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Thursday reviewed the progress of major schemes and projects of the Energy Department and the state’s three electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs). During a meeting with senior officials, he directed them to ensure the timely and effective implementation of all schemes and expedite pending works. A detailed review was conducted of the Pradhan Mantri KUSUM (PM-KUSUM) Scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the U…
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (IANS) Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Energy Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Wednesday announced that PM-Surya Ghar Yojana will be attached to different housing schemes of the Odisha Government, including Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY), reflecting the state’s focus on renewable energy and affordable housing. The Deputy CM revealed the plan while chairing a high-level review meeting on power sector reforms, safety measures, and implementation of central and …
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Emerging demand scenarios could lift India’s annual solar installations from around 50 GW in FY27 to nearly 85 GW by FY30, a report said on Thursday.The report from Equirus Securities said data centres, green hydrogen and night-time connectivity could add 15-20 GW of incremental solar demand annually from FY29.India’s utility solar sector has a robust multi-year growth runway, with 145 GW of signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) and 68 GW of pending awards supporting …
Ranchi, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, on Friday reviewed the matters relating to the power sector and urban development schemes of Jharkhand in Ranchi. The meeting was attended by Sudivya Kumar, Minister of Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Jharkhand, along with senior officials from the State Government, Central Government and public sector power companies.The meeting started with the Union Minister highlighti…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Thursday that the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has already crossed 40 lakh beneficiary households within two years and is expected to surpass the 75 lakh households mark by December 2026. Addressing the ‘Two years of PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Scaling the solar home to one crore rooftops’ event here, Union Minister Joshi said the Utility-Linked Aggregation (ULA) model is designed to accelerate i…
Lucknow, May 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday asked the energy department to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply across the state, in rural belts as well as urban areas, in view of the extreme heat and increasing demand for electricity.He also called for making the power distribution system more accountable and consumer-centric and urged the Energy Department officials to work “with full sensitivity and promptness”.The directions came after CM Yogi Adityanat…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Monday that the government has received nearly 700 responses to the Draft Delhi EV Policy 2026 during the public consultation process conducted over the last month. The draft policy was placed in the public domain for 30 days, until May 10, to invite comments, feedback, and suggestions from all stakeholders, including the general public.Pankaj Kumar Singh said, “The overwhelming response received from citizens, indust…