New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) As the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 entered its 2nd day on Friday, a national power ministerial meeting, chaired by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal, was held to deliberate on energy security, sector reforms and future growth strategies.Addressing the conference, the minister said the summit would play a key role in achieving the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047”, highlighting the importance of the power sector in driving economic growth and infrastructure development.H…
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New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Union Minister Manohar Lal on Friday called for the development of robust urban infrastructure through the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model for housing, making housing more accessible and sustainable.Speaking at a conference here, the minister underscored the importance of bringing together all stakeholders to make housing finance more accessible, affordable, and inclusive for every citizen.He emphasised the need for integrated urban planning, including transport…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Bhutan’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, held discussions with Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal, at a meeting here on Tuesday which focused on strengthening the longstanding cooperation between the two nations in the power sector.During the discussions, both sides deliberated on the commercial optimisation of power output from the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (1020 MW). Emphasis was also placed on the early commissioning of th…
Jaipur, Jan 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma departed for New Delhi on Wednesday at around 2:30 p.m. to hold a series of important meetings with senior Union Ministers aimed at accelerating development initiatives and strengthening the state’s infrastructure and public welfare systems. During his visit, the Chief Minister is scheduled to meet the Union Health Minister and former BJP President J.P. Nadda.The discussions will primarily focus on issues related to Rajasthan under…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The power sector in coming times is going to become enormous and it is crucial for Discoms to be strong, prosperous, and financially empowered, Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Wednesday, adding that strong Discoms means improved services and greater sensitivity towards consumers.The growing economy requires a thriving power sector far more than we can imagine today, he said while delivering the inaugural address at ‘Electricity Distribution Industry Conference ‘ED…
Hyderabad, Jan 20 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday that the state government is in continuous engagement with the Union government for securing approval for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase–II. Referring to his recent meeting with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, the Chief Minister said that the state government is undertaking all required actions from its side for the approval of Metro Phase–II.In reply to a letter written by Union Mini…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) India’s power distribution sector has posted a rare and significant turnaround, with electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) and power departments together reporting a net profit for the first time in years, the Ministry of Power said on Sunday. In FY2024-25, distribution utilities recorded a collective profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 2,701 crore — marking a sharp reversal from years of heavy losses.This positive performance comes after a loss of Rs 25,553 crore in …
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Thursday congratulated Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and officials of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) for the speedy launch of 45 affordable food canteens in the city. Speaking at the inauguration of 45 out of the proposed 100 ‘Atal Canteens’ in the national capital on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Manohar Lal said that the canteens will ensure that no …
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday presented to Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal a Coffee Table Book titled “Delhi Legislative Assembly presents Shatabdi-Yatra, Veer Vithalbhai Patel,” dedicated to Vithalbhai Patel, the first Indian elected Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly. The book is a significant historical document chronicling India’s parliamentary journey from 1925 to 2025 and pays tribute to Vitthalbhai Jhaverbhai …
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Tuesday inaugurated the commercial operation of Unit–2 (250 MW) of the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project through virtual mode. With the commissioning of Unit 2, the Project is moving swiftly towards commissioning of 3 Units of 250 MW each shortly, followed by phased commissioning of the remaining four units during 2026-27.Upon full commissioning, the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project will make a significant…